China Southern has taken delivery of its first B777-300ER equipped with Thales’ TopSeries AVANT IFEC system, which includes on-demand content, 3D maps, games and e-books.
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Qatar Airways has launched a daily all-Business Class flight to London as it continues to enhance its offer for Commercially Important Passengers.
FTE spoke to Virgin America, Here On Biz and Gogo about the benefits of the first ever in-flight social network, and the challenges that had to be overcome to make it a reality.
Lufthansa Systems’ BoardConnect is now available as an app for Windows 8 devices, allowing passengers to watch movies, order food and shop using their own device.
WestJet has signed a multi-year deal with Panasonic Avionics to provide passengers with in-flight satellite connectivity, enabling live TV and movie streaming.
Japan Airlines has opted to adopt the Gogo Vision service across its domestic fleet, enabling passengers to rent and stream content via their own electronic devices.
SilkAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, which comes complete with the Sky Interior that makes use of curved architecture and ambient lighting to create a more relaxing environment.
The Indonesian flag-carrier has teamed up with OnAir to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its A330s, with GSM mobile connectivity likely to be added in the near future.
Hungarian carrier Wizz Air has updated its rules on the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) onboard and now allows passengers to use them from gate-to-gate.
FTE caught up with AirAsia’s Steven Dickson, who revealed the airline’s plans to launch a CRM system and trial in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
Delta Air Lines will invest more than $770 million in upgrading its narrow-body fleet, which will see the introduction of slim-line seats, satellite TV and power sockets.
Air New Zealand’s Skycouch – a row of three seats that can be easily transformed into a flat couch – will be installed on China Airlines’ new Boeing 777s.
Southwest Airlines passengers will be able to enjoy live and on-demand TV throughout 2014 thanks to an extension to the ‘TV Flies Free’ service.
Gulf Air has signed agreements with Avianor, Zodiac Aerospace and B/E Aerospace to upgrade its A330 fleet with lie-flat seats and a new IFE system.
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Passengers flying with Lufthansa can now use their personal electronic devices (PEDs) on Boeing 747-8s from gate-to-gate following a change to the airline’s rules.
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