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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...]

Royal Jordanian to expand its Bluebox Wireless IFE deployment

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As we move back to travelling, there is always the need to be entertained in the air at 35,000ft. Royal Jordanian has expanded their "SkyConnect" wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) service to its Embraer E175 and E195 aircraft. The service is base on the Bluebox Wow Wireless IFE platform. It was originally launched in 2019 with a deployment of Bluebox Wow … [Read more...]

KLM deploy their first ViaSat equipped Boeing 737-800s

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Connectivity remains the name of the game at 35,000ft, with KLM now deploying their Boeing 737-800 fleet with ViaSat hardware, allowing passengers to connect in the air. KLM Boeing 737-800s at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.   ViaSat’s equipment will be installed aboard 18 of KLM’s Boeing 737-800 mainline fleet, as well as 21 of KLM City Hopper … [Read more...]

Viasat gains a big win for Delta in-flight connectivity

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The aviation industry world continues to turn, with Delta Air Lines selecting Viasat's technologies to its aircraft. Delta Boeing 757-200 at Los Angeles International _ Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The airline will use Viasat's Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity for over 300 mainline narrow-body aircraft. It will be for both new deliveries and some … [Read more...]

ZIPAIR Japan to use Panasonic Aviation connectivity

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Start-up carrier ZIPAIR (of Japan) has selected its in-flight connectivity provider - and it's Panasonic Avionics who will be powering their connectivity ZIPAIR Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, ZIPAIR The airline will fit the Panasonic connectivity solution to its pair of Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which come from its parent company of Japan Airlines. In the design of the … [Read more...]