Commercial

Aerkomm Partners with Airbus, Others on Connectivity

In-flight entertainment provider Aerkomm has expanded its global network of connectivity partners to include Airbus, Republic Engineers Maldives, Onurair, Air Malta and Global Eagle. With Airbus, Aerkomm has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a Ka-band…

Connectivity

Airline IFC Must Evolve to Meet Customer Demands

The world of in-flight connectivity (IFC) is entering a new era as airlines and suppliers prepare to grapple with fresh customer demands. David Bartlett, CTO of Panasonic Avionics, told the Passenger Experience Conference…

Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics to Outfit Turkish Airlines with IFC Suite

Panasonic Avionics and Turkish Airlines have announced a major commitment to in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions to be line-fit installed on 50 wide-bodied aircraft the airline has on order and with options for a further…

Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics, Singapore Airlines Team for Personalized IFEC

Panasonic Avionics Corp. and Singapore Airlines have eight new personalization solutions for the airline’s in-flight entertainment offering, Panasonic said. Features include passenger login at the seat; playlist, bookmark, language preference storage and…

Connectivity

Business Models Evolve with New IFEC Technology

Every airline has multiple factors to consider when establishing a business model around the way they distribute cabin-based in-flight access to the internet for passengers. Does the operation fly regional routes only,…

Connectivity

China’s HAECO Component Overhaul Becomes Panasonic-Authorized

HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) Ltd. has become an authorized Panasonic Avionics repair center, the China-based company said. It can now service Panasonic in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) technology. “HAECO has a proven…