Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Work on the first Spirit Airlines aircraft to receive its Thales-supplied inflight wifi connectivity hardware is underway. Installation efforts started this week at an MRO with Thales overseeing the work.
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Tag: in-flight entertainemnt
When the IFE system can watch you back
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Is it the ultimate surveillance scenario or a step forward in the passenger experience? Or maybe a little bit of both?? Vendors are cooperating today to deliver integrated biometrics in the inflight entertainment system, tying together a camera embedde…
Southwest brings more live music to the sky: WHY?!?
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Love live country music in flight? Better book more with Southwest Airlines. The carrier and Warner Music Nashville re-upped on a partnership contract this week that includes a corporate travel booking arrangement and, more significant for everyone who…
Delivering big PaxEx improvements over a low bandwidth connection
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Can a slow inflight internet connection deliver real passenger benefits? In many cases it is better than nothing and Lufthansa Systems is talking about ways to integrate such into a low-cost solution for airlines.
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Air Europa’s streaming upgrade: Next-gen from BoardConnect
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Air Europa’s short-haul passengers are getting an IFE upgrade next year, thanks to BoardConnect from Lufthansa Systems. The latest iteration of the platform includes plenty of new features, but getting rid of the battery could prove a tipping point for the product.
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Read MoreGlobal Eagle’s Ka connectivity takes flight
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Got Ka? That’s the question Global Eagle was asking during the recent APEX EXPO show while demonstrating the latest high-speed inflight connectivity solution it has on offer. Come along for the ride as I put the system through its paces.
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Read MoreNetflix wants your inflight wifi to be free, but…
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Netflix wants you to have free wifi on your next flight. That’s the only way it figures you’ll use your Netflix service on board. The catch (of course there is one) is that Netflix doesn’t want to be the one paying for that bandwidth. And it doesn’t re…
Inflight connectivity coming to Interjet
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Mexican LCC Interjet is bringing high-speed connectivity to its fleet with deliveries of connected aircraft beginnning later this year. But the carrier is stopping short of a fleet-wide deployment, creating a confusing experience for passengers.
The po…
Philippine Airlines goes GX; faster wifi coming soon
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Philippine Airlines is getting a solid inflight connectivity upgrade. Inmarsat GX, delivered by SITAONAIR will be installed on a few dozen aircraft, though not across the entire fleet.
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Gogo Vision Touch IFE to launch on Delta’s CSeries in 2018
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Delta, Bombardier and Gogo are teaming up to introduce Gogo Vision Touch, a new in-seat entertainment solution that features commodity hardware and wifi-based content delivery. The goal is a cheaper system that’s easier to support and easier to upgrade.
And one that also sells a LOT more connectivity bandwidth.
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Read MoreJoon is . . . Alive!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Air France’s Joon offering is now available to purchase. And, thankfully, the overwhelming tone about millennial marketing has dropped significantly.
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XL Airways to “connect” New York City and Israel
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Looking for more long-haul LCC markets? XL Airways is adding connections for the first time next summer, with JFK-Tel Aviv now in play.
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Read MoreGrowth, diversification key for Global Eagle’s next steps
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Southwest Airlines is set to get a boost in its inflight connectivity performance as provider Global Eagle dedicates a(nother) satellite to its network. GEE is also diversifying its offerings, adding new
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Read MoreIcelandair brings new meaning to inflight entertainment
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Quick Take: I don’t even know where to begin with this. A celebration of history is fun but I’m less convinced about a live action performance on board. I just hope it wasn’t too long overall. Just so strange overall. And yet, I must admit I’m impressed at the investment and commitment involved. The willingness […]
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Read MoreGogo’s win-win-win: Everyone happier with 2Ku on board
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Good news (though hardly a surprise): Gogo’s 2Ku service is driving higher revenue for the company. Passengers, airlines and the service provider all win with the new system in play.
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Read MoreSouthwest’s first Panasonic connected plane is flying
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The first of “hundreds” of Southwest Airlines planes to carry the Panasonic Avionics Ku-band wifi kit is now in service. Most passengers won’t notice a difference yet, but expect changes as the new hardware rolls out more broadly.
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Read MoreQuick Take: Better IFE/C flies for Four Seasons Private Jet Tours
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The company behind the Four Seasons private jet tours upgraded its 757 to include the Inmarsat GX high-speed inflight internet service on board and early window (i.e. new release) streaming movie content. Nice ride if you can swing the cash.
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Read MoreAlaska Airlines goes Gogo 2Ku for inflight wifi upgrade
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
We’ve known an upgrade to the Alaska Airlines inflight internet service was coming. Now we know who will provide that service. Gogo’s 2Ku kit will be installed starting in early 2018.
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