Economy Class & Beyond

Panasonic Avionics to into IFE systems aboard Bamboo Airways

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Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways is preparing to add to its long haul passenger experience, with the airline selecting Panasonic Avionics hardware for in-flight entertainment and connectivity. The agreement will cover the installation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems (IFEC) for the Vietnamese airline’s widebody fleet. Panasonic … [Read more...]

Southwest to install some interesting passenger experience upgrades

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It seems some major passenger experience improvements are inbound for Southwest Airlines - with a few surprisingly minor detail things that have caught my eye. Southwest goes ViaSat, upgrades Anuvu's equipment Southwest is to deploy next-generation Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC) system to be factory-installed on all new aircraft deliveries, starting … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Airlines taps Starlink for in-flight connectivity

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There's been talk of Starlink (the satellite-based communication network from SpaceX) being used by commercial aircraft on and off. Well, it seems  Hawaiian Airlines will be one of the launch carriers to utilise the technology. Starlink - now coming to the air with Hawaiian Airlines - Image, Hawaiian Airlines.  The service will be provided free at the … [Read more...]

Breeze Airways partners with ViaSat to deliver inflight connectivity aboard their Airbus A220-300 fleet

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Breeze Airways has chosen a partner for inflight connectivity - and it's Viasat.  Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300, with the Viasat raydome mounted - Image, Viasat  Viasat will outfit Breeze’s complete Airbus A220-300 fleet with its in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. Breeze has 80 Airbus A220s on order with an option for an additional 40. While Breeze … [Read more...]

Finnair to deploy Panasonic’s ARC Map system

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One of the more interesting forms of IFE when there is nothing of interest on the system (apart from the sky), is the onboard map - a technology that has been innovating in the background for some time. As part of the refresh of its internals, Finnair is upgrading the maps used aboard its aircraft to use Panasonic Avionics "ARC" Map system. ARC is an … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics to provide IFE and connectivity for Air Belgium

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Panasonic Avionics has scored another customer, with Air Belgium taking on their services for their new Airbus A330-900neo fleet. The agreement will see both of Air Belgium’s A330neo aircraft equipped with Panasonic Avionics connectivity and mobile services, enhancing the onboard passenger experience. The airline’s two new A330neos, the … [Read more...]

AIX21: Aeroflot signs with Panasonic for eX3 upgrade for the 777 fleet

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Panasonic Avionics has announced an agreement with Aeroflot to provide upgraded in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for its entire fleet.  Panasonic Avionics ex3 installed in-seat aboard an Aeroflot aircraft - Image, Panasonic Avionics.  The agreement will see Aeroflot’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft retrofitted with … [Read more...]

QantasLink to deploy Bluebox Aviation Wireless IFE system

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QantasLink - the regional airline of the Qantas Group is to provide entertainment aboard its fleet, with the airline opting to install Bluebox's Wireless In-Flight Entertainment System (W-IFE) onboard. QantasLink Airbus A320 - Image, QantasLink. Bluebox Aviation Systems has been selected by QantasLink to deploy its Bluebox Wow W-IFE system on QantasLink’s … [Read more...]