Emirates is launching a new season of programming on its ‘ice’ inflight entertainment (IFE) system in October, which includes the debut of classical performances and Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel onboard. The programmes join a new line-up of movies, box sets and content collections
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Dr Joe Leader, global CEO of APEX, discusses the strong market for seatback IFE today, and the huge revenue potential that creates for airlines. And APEX data shows that the opportunities presented by seatback IFE are about to surge
The Crystal Cabin Award, the most coveted award in the aircraft interiors sector, is about to reach its milestone 20th year. Have you developed the next breakthrough in the passenger experience?
Axinom and Rosen Aviation have developed the Connected Seatback Platform, a system that rethinks the IFE screen in a LEO-connected world. The screen becomes an edge node of the airline’s own Cloud, and the Cloud holds the content, the application logic, and the passenger data. There are also benefits for installations, reconfigurations and retrofits
There are big changes underway at the leadership of Stellar Entertainment, the full-service IFE content service provider (CSP). After more than 50 years of running the company, founders Rob and Helen Lynch have transferred ownership
JetBlue has revealed details of BlueFirst, its new domestic first-class experience due to launch this autumn/fall. BlueFirst offers extra space and comfort, and brings in luxury food and beverage offerings, customisable through the seatback display
Astrova is the first IFE system to achieve Eyesafe’s Display Requirements 3.0 certification. This voluntary, third-party verified certification of blue-light management and display performance criteria assesses eye health factors
American Airlines is upgrading the interiors of its narrowbody aircraft fleet, with highlights including 4K seatback IFE displays at every seat and the installation of more premium seating options. The airline says the programme marks one of the most significant cabin investments in its history
Discover Airlines has worked with Spafax to launch a storytelling platform powered by artificial intelligence that lets children create and enjoy their own personal travel story
