As we race into the festive season, British Airways is launching a selection of seasonal IFE (in-flight entertainment) content on its long haul services. Panasonic IFE eX3 aboard a BA 747-400. According to the airline, up to Up to 40 new films, TV show episodes, audio books and music CDs have been introduced under the ‘Festive Cheer’ category. Content is … [Read more...]
Delta continues its IFE push with seat-back screens
IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) and seat-back screens seems to be a hot topic at Delta Air Lines, who are continuing to install the devices in its fleet. The airline has recently had its 600th aircraft installed with seat-back IFE screens. Delta Studio seat-back screens - Image, Delta. The Delta Studio product is now installed on 600 aircraft in the Delta fleet, and … [Read more...]
ATR introduces CabinStream – a step-forward in Streaming IFE?
Whilst short-haul flying for some is a case of point A to B, for others, there's still a lot to enjoy from the flying experience - and ATR with Cabinstream technology think this would work well with an In-Flight Entertainment System for passengers. Cabinstream is a streaming IFE solution developed in partnership with Phitek. The device weighs in 6kg, made up of a server, a … [Read more...]
Lufthansa to introduce Short/Medium haul in-flight WiFi in 2016
WiFi (or in-flight connectivity) in planes in Europe can best be described as "patchy" at best, and "hopeless missing" at worse, with limited carriers offering WiFi connectivity aboard their planes on European routes (with Norwegian Air Shuttle operating the most planes with WiFi aboard), and other airlines making token efforts as they dip their toes into the WiFi water … [Read more...]
Amazon Prime to offer offline videos – perfect for IFE?
For those of you with Amazon Prime, one of services offered with Prime is the ability to watch videos and original programming that Amazon offers. Up until a few days ago, Amazon offered offline viewing of content on the Kindle Fire range of Tablets. This is now being expanded to Apple and Android devices. It will be available to Amazon Prime subscribers in Austria, … [Read more...]
Lumexis introduces a low cost IFE system for low cost carriers
We've all been aboard planes where there has been no power or no In flight entertainment aboard. Some of this is down to the cost of these system. Combined with the weight of the systems, these can put airlines off installing any sort of IFE system. Well, it seems Lumexis has come up with a low-cost solution with its iPAX IFE solution. The Lumexis iPAX is a Wireless IFE … [Read more...]
On why I still make GhettoIFE systems…
Yes. I still make GhettoIFE systems. I'm guilty as charged. For those of you who are new to Economy Class and Beyond and are wondering what the heck is a GhettoIFE system, or why my iPhone is in a sickbag, grab some popcorn and a thought. A GhettoIFE system - put simply is a method of mounting a phone or small handheld device in a holder of some-sort that you can find on a … [Read more...]
Finnair to introduce tablet IFE systems on their A321-Sharklet aircraft
Finnair is planning to make a switch from traditional In Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems towards tablets according to http://yle.fi/uutiset/finnair_to_save_on_fuel_with_tablets/6871490?origin=rss. The main reason seems to be the weight of traditional IFE systems (be they old generation systems or the new generation ones) is having an impact where it hurts - fuel costs. … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic to introduce gate to gate IFE
Virgin Atlantic is to join the number of airlines who have gate to gate In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) onboard. Currently, the IFE is switched on 25 minutes into flight, and switched off about 40 minutes before the end of a flight (as well as the safety demo). On certain services, this will become a Gate-To-Gate service after the In-Flight Safety Video/Safety Briefing is … [Read more...]
Scoot to deliver streaming In-Flight Entertainment
Scoot- the long haul low cost off-shoot of Singapore Airlines is making a very move. The airline currently offers In-Flight Entertainment via iPad's, and is expanding their offering onboard using a service called "ScooTV". The service is a streaming media service - think like Youtube/NetFlix/LoveFilm/BBC iPlayer service rather than an iTunes/Google Play service where you … [Read more...]