Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Qatar Airways rolls out its 100th GX Aviation equipped aircraft

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In a major milestone, Qatar Airways now has 100 aircraft fitted out with its "Super Wi-Fi" product. And it's an important step at this time.  Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The 100th Aircraft to be fitted the GX Aviation connectivity soultion was A7-ALC - an Airbus A350-900. The installation programme … [Read more...]

OWG selects Bluebox as their IFE provider

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New Canadian holiday carrier OWG has selected Bluebox Aviation to provide Wireless Inflight Entertainment in their aircraft. OWG Boeing 737-400 - Image OWG OWG will use the Bluebox Wow Wireless IFE system. These will be deployed on the airlines Boeing 737 aircraft. OWG (Off We Go) is a subsidiary of Nolinor Aviation.   OWG has since established strategic … [Read more...]

Kuwait Airways chooses Panasonic IFE systems for its A330neo aircraft

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As Kuwait Airways works towards its new Airbus A330neo fleet – made up of eight A330-800neo frames, it has made a decision about on-board IFE equipment. Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-800neo - Image, Airbus  This is to be furnished by Panasonic Avionics, who will install their equipment on the new aircraft. Kuwait Airways is a Panasonic Avionics customer … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: SAS and ViaSat extends relationship – further A321neo and A330 aircraft to be fitted

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Fresh from the APEX Expo show floor, Viasat is expanding its Relationship with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) by adding Viasat In-flight Connectivity to their new Airbus A321LR and A330-300E aircraft. SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS and Airbus The connectivity will allow gate-to-gate internet connectivity for passengers, allowing for streaming, social media, web browsing … [Read more...]

TAP Portugal signs Panasonic to provide connectivity on the A321neo fleet

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TAP Air Portugal and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have announced an agreement to provide in-flight entertainment and connectivity for TAP's new fleet of 14 A321neo LR aircraft. Pansonic's X series IFE system will be installed as part of the line-fit at the Airbus factory onto the new aircraft. The system is an on-demand system, with HD screens fitted to the seat - … [Read more...]

To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season

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It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]