Vietnam Airlines has signed a two-year deal with AirFi to provide Wirless IFE (W-IFE) and in-seat ordering technology for their aircraft. The deal covers equipment for 37 Airbus A321 aircraft, which currently have no IFE offering. Each of the aircrat will be outfitted with a set of portable AirFi boxes, allowing passengers to stream content directly to their … [Read more...]

To support AirJapan's planned launch, Bluebox Aviation is working with ANA Holdings to deploy the Blueview Service to provision the platform’s onboard retail and in-flight entertainment (IFE) modules on the airline’s widebody fleet. The Blueview onboard retail solution will allow passengers to use their own devices to order items from AirJapan’s food … [Read more...]

Bluebox Aviation Systems and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have announced a collaboration agreement for offering Bluebox's Blueview digital services platform as a new solution on Dash 8-400 aircraft. And all in a BlueBox Wow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This will offer operators of Dash 8 aircraft the ability to deliver Bluebox’s digital passenger … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines is expanding its complimentary Wi-Fi service, with the service being extended to all travellers in all cabin classes, including Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The change goes into effect on the 1st of July. This enhanced Wi-Fi offering will … [Read more...]

Emirates is reporting some interesting numbers, after rolling out some level of free in-flight connectivity on its fleet. According to the airline, the increase in free connectivity has been very well received by Emirates passengers following changes in January 2023, with an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents a 30% increase in passenger use in 2023 … [Read more...]

Bluebox Aviation continues to make inroads with its Blueview Platform, with it to be deployed on Air Malta's new A320neo aircraft. Blueview will be configured to offer Air Malta’s passengers an in-flight entertainment experience, providing entertainment, moving maps, games, and so on. Blueview is a software platform that provides a browser-based portal through … [Read more...]

Starlink is continuing to make strides in the Inflight Connectivity space, with the SpaceX company signing up ZipAir Toyko of Japan as a customer. ZipAir will utilise the Starlink connectivity solution, to bring higher-speed and lower-latency internet to all passengers in-flight. In terms of technology, Starlink utilises a low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as … [Read more...]

airBaltic is to connect its Airbus A220-300 fleet to the internet, with the airline selecting Starlink by SpaceX as its connectivity provider. airBaltic Airbus A220-300 - Image, airBaltic It marks the first win for SpaceX in Europe, after signing Hawaiian Airlines and JetX. According to the airline, every passenger will benefit from complimentary, in-flight … [Read more...]