Alitalia Due (a/k/a Italia Trasporto Aereo) applies for US service

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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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