AirGuide Business – Airline In-Flight Tech covers airline and aircraft In-flight entertainment (IFE) available to passengers during a flight. This includes W-IFE wireless platforms providing connectivity in the cabin with self-contained in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems streaming content, WiFi and seatback displays, related technology and supplier news, feature articles, special reports, market intelligence and analysis for industry professionals.

British Airways Brings Edinburgh Fringe Comedy to the Skies

By | 2023-09-01T07:43:08-04:00 August 10th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Following a series of inflight entertainment (IFE) collaborations with British Airways, including bringing Glastonbury music festival content to the cabin and streaming the Coronation of King Charles III inflight, content provider Spafax is now adding highlights from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe comedy festival on the airline’s inflight entertainment lineup. Throughout August 2023, the same month [...]

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Spafax Collaborates with Mattel to Introduce Dedicated Barbie IFE Channel

By | 2023-08-29T16:27:30-04:00 August 10th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

In-flight media company Spafax has partnered with Mattel to introduce a branded Barbie channel on in-flight entertainment systems (IFE). Airlines such as Qatar Airways, British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus are all adding the channel to their in-flight entertainment offering which is available on various IFE platforms, including on seatback screens and passengers’ personal devices. [...]

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Anuvu Extends Long-Term Agreements with Cathay Pacific and SAUDIA

By | 2023-08-21T10:58:31-04:00 August 9th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Anuvu has announced that the company has renewed its long-term in-flight entertainment and content services contracts with Cathay Pacific and SAUDIA. The increased offering for the carriers will include both Max and Disney content and Anuvu will also supply select entertainment from all the major studios such as NBCU, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, Lionsgate [...]

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Gogo Introduces AVANCE LX5: The Latest Advancement in In-Flight Connectivity

By | 2023-08-21T10:58:31-04:00 August 9th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Gogo Business Aviation has unveiled its AVANCE LX5 system which it says is a value-priced and easy box swap for AVANCE L5 owners to upgrade to Gogo 5G. This eliminates the need to install a second line replaceable unit on the aircraft. Sergio Aguirre, Gogo’s President and Chief Operating Officer said: “The new 5G AVANCE [...]

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JetBlue Launches Streaming Collaboration with Peacock Streaming

By | 2023-08-16T17:01:13-04:00 August 7th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

JetBlue debuted its exclusive streaming partnership with Peacock on Monday. The airline now offers more than 100 exclusive Peacock titles onboard flights through the carrier’s in-flight seatback entertainment touchscreens, with passengers who already have a Peacock subscription able to enjoy the streaming service’s complete offerings. Peacock benefits are also now integrated into JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty [...]

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AirJapan Partners with Bluebox for IFE and Onboard Retail Solutions

By | 2023-08-21T10:58:32-04:00 August 2nd, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Air Japan has selected Bluebox Blueview for in-flight entertainment (IFE) and onboard retail on its widebody fleet. The Blueview digital services platform will be deployed on AirJapan’s Boeing B787 aircraft for the airline’s expected launch of operations in February 2024. The Bluebox Blueview onboard retail solution, hosted on the Bluebox Wow portable wireless system, allows [...]

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Enhanced In-Flight Entertainment: Air Canada Adds Apple TV+

By | 2023-08-16T16:58:33-04:00 August 1st, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

Air Canada announced the addition of exclusive Apple TV+ original programming to its award-winning in-flight entertainment options. The new partnership between the Canadian airline and Apple TV+ builds on the carrier’s continued investment in the customer experience, with travelers now able to view original programs including Ted Lasso, Bad Sisters, Severance, Foundation and more. “At [...]

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Gogo Postpones Launch of 5G System

By | 2023-09-01T07:42:59-04:00 July 28th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Gogo Business Aviation has announced a delay to the launch of its Gogo 5G system due to a design error. Following the delay, Gogo now expects to deliver its 5G system in the middle of 2024 and will be providing periodic updates until the launch. The error is with a non-5G component in the chip [...]

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Iridium introduces Iridium Certus aviation commercial service

By | 2023-08-02T15:11:19-04:00 July 25th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

    Iridium Communications has introduced its Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service that provides a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities. According to the company, the milestone marks the availability and certification of Iridium Connected® aviation solutions for commercial transport aircraft, business aviation, helicopters and private aircraft as well as uncrewed aircraft [...]

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Low-Cost Play Trials and Explore Innovative Inflight Retail Solutions

By | 2023-08-01T08:01:00-04:00 July 21st, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Icelandic low-cost airline, Play, is running a trial of Bluebox Aviation Systems’ onboard retail technology on its fleet of 10 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The airline will initially run Bluebox’s Blueview onboard retail service via a battery-operated Bluebox Wow portable streaming system. For the trial, Bluebox will integrate Blueview with retailing and payment platforms from [...]

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Anuvu Secures Exciting Deal to Offer Formula 1 In-Flight Entertainment

By | 2023-08-01T08:00:57-04:00 July 20th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech|

Anuvu, an inflight connectivity and entertainment provider, has reached an agreement with Formula 1 to offer aviation and maritime customers content from the popular motorsport events. Anuvu customers will now be able to give passengers access to content that includes season reviews dating to 1981, along with documentaries such as ‘Vettel: More than a Champion’ [...]

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Air Canada Introduces Exciting New On-Board Features

By | 2023-08-04T13:49:08-04:00 July 19th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight|

Air Canada is introducing new features and upgrades to its onboard travel experience, including expanded in-flight food and beverage menus and more family-friendly in-flight entertainment. These features are a part of the airline’s “More to Travel” initiative, which Air Canada says is a series of ongoing improvements under way across its travel products and services. [...]

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