The most innovative ideas flying today and that will shape the future of air travel have been recognised in the Crystal Cabin Award 2025, the world’s leading prize for aircraft cabin technology. Innovative ideas in key parts of the passenger experience are rewarded, from accessibility and sustainability, to comfort, IFEC and cabin technologies
Viasat has unveiled its Amara’s IFC system, with an innovation roadmap that includes GEO, HEO and LEO satellite compatibility. The company has also announced Viasat Aera, a proprietary ESA terminal enabling simultaneous, dual-beam connections across satellites in all orbits – and that can be installed in less than a day
DirecTV Inflight, a supplier of live television to commercial and private aviation, has announced it has secured the international programming rights for flights departing from and returning to the USA
Rosen Aviation, a specialist in inflight entertainment (IFE) and aircraft cabin electronics, has launched Celestia, the world’s first operator-designed Cabin Management System
The newFlightPath3D Cloud SaaS solution adds to the popular flight tracking experience with destination itinerary planning, loyalty programme integration and more, whether the aircraft has on-board servers or just a live internet connection
WingMan is claimed to be the first real-time AI travel assistant to be available inflight. Powered by LEO connectivity and the Iridium Certus network, WingMan lets passengers create personalised travel itineraries from their seat via their mobile devices
Rosen Aviation has launched the all-in-one ‘4K Smart Map Box’, a standalone peripheral device that combines smart TV functionality with the FlightPath3D 4K moving map system, in a single, compact unit that can be paired with most IFE displays
CabinSpace Live, the free-to-attend conference at Aircraft Interiors Expo, will see expert speakers discuss key trends, challenges and solutions defining the aircraft cabin and passenger experience of tomorrow, with key topics including accessibility, sustainability, IFEC, and cabin refurbishment
IMG has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26 to the inflight and cruise ship markets. The new agreement grants IMG exclusive rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the football tournament live on its Sport 24 channels globally
More than 60 exhibitors will showcase their newest technologies in the IFEC Zone at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), presenting the latest innovations in inflight connectivity and entertainment (IFEC), as well as developments in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, e-commerce, and more
