Burrana has delivered the first RISE Power in-seat power system to launch customer China Southern Airlines, as part of its Airbus A320 family linefit programme. The programme will see the systems installed across at least 37 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled from 2025 to 2028
Platinum Equity, a global investment firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Anuvu, including its Media Technology Services and Connectivity divisions that serve the inflight entertainment (IFE) and inflight connectivity (IFC) markets
Virgin Atlantic has extended its partnership with the Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF), launching a new season of dementia-friendly short films on its inflight entertainment content library. The curated programming is designed to entertain travellers living with dementia, offering gentle storylines, calming visuals, and soothing soundtracks
FlightPath3D, a California-based developer of inflight maps and digital passenger engagement products, has been included in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, a ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States
United Airlines has announced that full seasons of select Apple TV+ programming will now be available to watch for free on its seatback entertainment screens and in the United app, including award-winning shows such as Severance, Shrinking, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, Silo, and more
Global sports marketing agency, IMG, has announced that it has extended its agreement to broadcast Premier League football (soccer) matches to the inflight and cruise markets on its Sport 24 channel, for the next three seasons
Encore, a distributor of inflight entertainment (IFE) content, has partnered with Moon-Keys International Content to add multilingual children’s animation series to its catalogue
Astronics Corporation is augmenting its FAA certification cervices with the acquisition of Envoy Aerospace, an FAA ODA services provider
Thailand-based low-cost carrier, Vietjet Thailand, is launching an IFE service in Q3 2025 on its fleet of 18 Airbus narrowbody aircraft, with plans to extend the service to its incoming fleet of 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has decided upon the Blueview digital services platform, delivered via the Bluebox Wow system
APEX (the Airline Passenger Experience Association) has extended the nominations window for the 2026 APEX Awards. There is still time to name your favourite industry players that are making innovative and impactful contributions to the inflight services industry
