Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Come October 15th Alitalia will cease operations; Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will take its place as Italy’s flag carrier. Except that Alitalia will still probably be in business. ITA confirms that it intends to bid on the Alitalia brand at auction as…
Category: Panasonic Avionics
Panasonic Avionics’ AeroMobile adds GigSky as eSIM roaming partner
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Another option to get connected in the sky now exists. Panasonic Avionics and GigSky, a global mobility provider based in Silicon Valley, partnered to offer an alternate means to buy day passes valid on aircraft fitted with the AeroMobile picocell tech…
Panasonic Avionics’ AeroMobile adds GigSky as eSIM roaming partner for in-flight WiFi
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Another option to get connected in the sky now exists. Panasonic Avionics and GigSky, a global mobility provider based in Silicon Valley, partnered to offer an alternate means to buy day passes valid on aircraft fitted with the AeroMobile picocell tech…
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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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.
The pos…
A hint of a free in-flight WiFi option on United, plus a streaming plan
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Expect to see some new wifi options on some United Airlines flights, at least for a short while. The company is testing options for higher speeds to support streaming video services, as well as a free option for messaging services, on some of its aircr…
Cathay Pacific A321neo brings many firsts to market
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
With its inaugural flight A321neo to Shanghai-Pudong on 4 August, Cathay Pacific will break through a number of milestones, particularly around in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.
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Cathay Pacific A321neo brings many firsts to market
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
With its inaugural flight A321neo to Shanghai-Pudong on 4 August, Cathay Pacific will break through a number of milestones, particularly around in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.
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Panasonic Avionics boosts China capacity with APSTAR 6D
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
In-flight internet service picked up some speed over China. Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) completed activation of its extreme high throughput (XTS) satellite payload via four teleports in the region, including one in mainland China.
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Panasonic Avionics boosts China capacity with APSTAR 6D
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
In-flight internet service picked up some speed over China. Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) completed activation of its extreme high throughput (XTS) satellite payload via four teleports in the region, including one in mainland China.
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United’s major IFE move
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
“We here at United do not think streaming to your own device is good enough.” With that statement United Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist upended the company’s take on in-flight entertainment for its single-aisle fleet, mapping a new path …
United’s major IFE move
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
“We here at United do not think streaming to your own device is good enough.” With that statement United Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist upended the company’s take on in-flight entertainment for its single-aisle fleet, mapping a new path …
Qatar Airways launches 787-9 with new business class, economy improvements
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The new Qatar Airways 787-9 formally enters service this week. The carrier will introduce the aircraft, including updates to both the business and economy class cabins, on key routes to to Europe and Asia.
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Arc begins mapping a new digital services future for Panasonic Avionics
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Two years following official product launch the Arc maps solution from Panasonic Avionics holds a miniscule market share. As the industry emerges from its pandemic-induced slumber, however, that appears poised to change.
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United bringing AVOD update in interiors retrofit
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
In a nod to a more generous in-seat entertainment experience, United Airlines plans an AVOD upgrade for at least part of its single-aisle fleet. In a message to employees on Thursday Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist indicated that an interior retrof…
United bringing AVOD update in interiors retrofit
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
In a nod to a more generous in-seat entertainment experience, United Airlines plans an AVOD upgrade for at least part of its single-aisle fleet. In a message to employees on Thursday Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist indicated that an interior retrof…
JetBlue boosts coach experience for London service
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Better meals. Better entertainment. And the same comfortable legroom you’ve come to appreciate. That is the pitch JetBlue is making to economy class passengers as it offers further details about the cabin configuration on its A321LR fleet and plans for…
JetBlue boosts coach experience for London service
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Better meals. Better entertainment. And the same comfortable legroom you’ve come to appreciate. That is the pitch JetBlue is making to economy class passengers as it offers further details about the cabin configuration on its A321LR fleet and plans for…
Virgin Atlantic see free WiFi on the horizon, seeks better selling opportunities in the interim
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Virgin Atlantic reiterated its expectation that in-flight WiFi connectivity will eventually be free to passengers. But don’t expect that in the immediate future. The company is much more focused today on improving the paid take rates than transitioning…