Air Canada refreshes Rouge A321s, adds legroom on board

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Some travelers on Air Canada’s Rouge fleet should find themselves just a bit more comfortable starting later this year. The carrier announced plans to retrofit cabins and remove a few seats on nine of its A321s, increasing legroom for passengers.
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QantasLink adds streaming IFE to regional ops

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Qantas plans to add in-flight entertainment to its regional jet operations. The carrier’s QantasLink group will add wireless IFE to its jets in partnership with streaming IFE provider Bluebox Aviation Systems.
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QantasLink adds streaming IFE to regional ops

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Qantas plans to add in-flight entertainment to its regional jet operations. The carrier’s QantasLink group will add wireless IFE to its jets in partnership with streaming IFE provider Bluebox Aviation Systems.
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Flat-rate connectivity bundles launch from Panasonic Avionics

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

In-flight connectivity packages measured by the megabyte generally suck for consumers. Uncertainty over consumption rates and costs make for a worse passenger experience. Panasonic Avionics now wants to help address that issue, but more for the airline…

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Flat-rate connectivity bundles launch from Panasonic Avionics

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

In-flight connectivity packages measured by the megabyte generally suck for consumers. Uncertainty over consumption rates and costs make for a worse passenger experience. Panasonic Avionics now wants to help address that issue, but more for the airline…

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JetBlue across the Atlantic: A compelling coach offering to London

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

From the moment the company announced its plans, there was little doubt that JetBlue would bring a different take to the transatlantic market. The real question was what the execution would look like. Now that the A321LRs are flying the answer is clear…

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Flying on Flair: A Canadian ULCC Adventure

Written by Brian Bukowski @ PaxEx.Aero

What’s the experience like on Flair’s new 737 MAX? Just fine, once you get to that point, though also a bit less than expected.
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PaxEx Premium: A missing asterisk

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Celebrating a new product deployment is always a laudable goal. But sometimes it is important to acknowledge that new doesn’t always mean completely new.
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British Airways extends maintenance on A380 fleet, but…

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The British Airways A380 fleet should be in tip-top shape for flying through at least 2027. The carrier signed a contract extension with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) that calls for the planes to be maintained at LHT’s Manila base. But current conditions sug…

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British Airways extends maintenance on A380 fleet, but…

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The British Airways A380 fleet should be in tip-top shape for flying through at least 2027. The carrier signed a contract extension with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) that calls for the planes to be maintained at LHT’s Manila base. But current conditions sug…

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China Eastern launches local live TV on board with Panasonic Avionics

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Live television in flight is coming to China. Panasonic Avionics will deliver multiple channels of live TV service to China Eastern as the launch customer of its expanded channel selection, adding multiple Chinese broadcasters to its portfolio.
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China Eastern launches local live TV on board with Panasonic Avionics

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Live television in flight is coming to China. Panasonic Avionics will deliver multiple channels of live TV service to China Eastern as the launch customer of its expanded channel selection, adding multiple Chinese broadcasters to its portfolio.
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Royal Jordanian updates, expands BlueBox IFE offering

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The in-flight entertainment on Royal Jordanian just got a bit better. The Jordanian national carrier expanded its “SkyConnect” wireless IFE service to the Embraer E175 and E195 family aircraft. The solution is powered by the Bluebox Wow portable IFE pl…

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Royal Jordanian updates, expands BlueBox IFE offering

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The in-flight entertainment on Royal Jordanian just got a bit better. The Jordanian national carrier expanded its “SkyConnect” wireless IFE service to the Embraer E175 and E195 family aircraft. The solution is powered by the Bluebox Wow portable IFE pl…

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FlightPath3D hits another installation milestone

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

What does an industry recovery look like? Airlines investing in the on-board product is a strong indicator, and FlightPath3D’s record so far in 2021 suggests things are getting better in a hurry. The company announced an additional 500 aircraft fitted …

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Bluebox, Aerospace Engineering secure certification for plug-in model

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The Bluebox Wow streaming IFE solution is now available as a plug-in model. The company announced certification from EASA this week, allowing the updated option to be installed on A320 aircraft.
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American Airlines won’t bring back IFE screens

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines’ single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board in the wake of United Airlines’ about face on the issue, citing technical and ecological…

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