Economy Class & Beyond

Examining Thales Optiq QLED system – a challenger to OLED in the sky?

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In our coverage of AIX, we've seen a lot of OLED screens. There is a also a QLED product in the fold, with Thales offering it on their Optiq IFE seat-ends. This is part of the AVANT Up ecosystem that Thales offers. Optiq offers a 4K high dynamic range (HDR) screen that is enabled using Samsung QLED technology to provide high picture quality plus a 50% increase in … [Read more...]

AIX22: Oneweb prepares to take off – What can it deliver?

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Connectivity provider oneweb has been busy as it prepares to move from pushing satellites into the sky and offering service to its customers. Taking oneweb to the sky on a test flight - image, oneweb.  Whilst oneweb will offer services to the enterprise, government and maritime, today we're going to focus on the aviation side. Looking at the constellation, … [Read more...]

AIX22: Qatar Airways signs for Panasonic Astrova for its Boeing 777X fleet

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It seems the first order of Panasonic Astrova entertainment systems has been made, with Qatar Airways launching the product. The Astroid system will be deployed on Qatar’s fleet of 40 Boeing 777x and will be the first aircraft type to feature this innovation. With this agreement, Qatar is the first airline to sign as a launch customer globally. Panasonic … [Read more...]

AIX22: Airbus launches Airspace Link HBCplus with Inmarsat and Safran

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Airbus has been busy today at Aircraft Interiors Expo, with the company launching its Airspace Link product and has worked with its first partners to kick off the programme. Airspace Link brings together technologies after mockups from the Connected Cabin in 2018, integrating the Internet of Things and connectivity in the cabin, as we move to the digitally … [Read more...]

AIX22: Panasonic Avionics launches Astrova OLED Screens

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Panasonic Avionics has kicked off the Aircraft Interiors Expo with its new ASTROVA IFE screen. On board Astrova-equipped aircraft, every passenger will immerse themselves in cinema-grade 4K OLED screens with High Dynamic Range (HDR). And it is very thin - with @airlineflyer checking the details too. A 13" and 16" have been revealed in the first instance, … [Read more...]

Anuvu hits 100 upgraded Southwest Airlines Boeing 737NG aircraft

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In-flight technology provider Anuvu has hit a big goal in its Southwest Airlines connectivity upgrade, with 100 aircraft now upgraded. Southwest Boeing 737-700 arriving at O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is part of the modernisation programme between Southwest Airlines and Anunvu across 350 of its 737NG aircraft. This partnership will offer Southwest customers … [Read more...]

Condor shows off its proposed A330-900neo interiors

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The airline with the stripes - Condor - has unveiled the interiors for its upcoming Airbus A330-900neo - and it may just challenge some other German airlines that are still deciding how it's going to roll out their new seating. Let's dive in. Condor's Airbus A330-900neo will feature a three-class configuration onboard.: A total of 310 seats will be available, split … [Read more...]

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...]