ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT
LAN launches 787 with Panasonic eX2 system
Panasonic Avionics and LAN Airlines have announced that LAN’s first Boeing 787 aircraft will enter service with the Panasonic eX2 IFEC solution. The same configuration will also be linefit to the new Boeing 767 aircraft that LAN has on order. “We are very proud of this great milestone,
receiving our new Boeing 787s and being able to offer this upgraded flight experience to our passengers. Specifically, we are very excited with the inflight entertainment that our passengers will enjoy on these new aircraft. We believe the IFE product that we have developed with Panasonic will leave us at the top level of the industry”, said Paula Durán, inflight entertainment director for LAN Airlines. Passengers using the new Panasonic eX2
system will enjoy new features including improved definition screens with touchscreen technology and a new GUI (graphic user interface) for easier navigation of all available content. Passengers will also be able to read complete destination guides, subscribe to receive LAN offers and promotions, browse the duty free catalogue or check their in-flight meal options on their screens. Passengers will also be able to connect their own media devices, mobile phones, digital cameras and USB drives to charge them and interact with the IFE system.
www.panasonic.aero www.lan.com
SIA invests in next generation IFE
Singapore Airlines has signed an agreement valued at nearly US$400 million with Panasonic Avionics for advanced entertainment and communications systems for 30 aircraft on order with Boeing and Airbus. The aircraft to be fitted are 20 Airbus A350s due for delivery from 2014, 15 Airbus A330-300 and eight 777-300WE aircraft (with deliveries beginning next year). The airline will be the launch customer for Panasonic’s next- generation eX3 system on board their A350s as well as the first to offer Panasonic’s Global Communications Suite on board the aircraft, with the capability to provide broadband internet, mobile phone and live television services to passengers.
“SIA has always been a leader in providing the best inflight entertainment to our customers but we need to constantly innovate to stay ahead of the competition. The contract with Panasonic will help us do just that,” said SIA svp product & services, Mr Tan Pee Teck. Ahead of the introduction of the new systems, enhancements are planned for their existing KrisWorld systems on SIA’s aircraft. These will include a wider programme selection, new and exclusive video games, as well as possible hardware upgrades.
www.singaporeair.com
Allegiant to offer Row 44’s on-demand
Allegiant Air it to roll out Row 44’s video- on-demand (VOD) service on its fleet of 757s as part of a recently announced deal. It will be the first airline to offer Row 44’s VOD service, a wireless, streaming device- based entertainment platform that operates without satellite connectivity. The Row 44 platform offers two versions of Wi-Fi service: full satellite internet connectivity; and the option Allegiant has chosen – onboard wireless inflight video streaming, more commonly known as VOD.
“We are focused on providing our customers with exceptional travel deals, and we sought the same in our inflight entertainment partner,” said Andrew Levy, Allegiant president. “Row 44 had the only platform that met our desire to provide our passengers with modern, affordable entertainment without sacrificing our commitment to low cost.”
“Allegiant has proven adept at pioneering and delivering innovative solutions in the travelmarketplace,” said Travis Christ, chief marketing and sales officer for Row 44. The Row 44 VOD service utilises the same equipment as its satellite Internet service, but without an aircraft antenna. Entertainment content is stored aboard the aircraft on a 1.8 terabyte server and streamed wirelessly directly to passengers’ iPads, iPhones, Windows laptops, Android, and other WiFi-enabled devices. Installations will begin early next year.
www.row44.com www.allegiantair.com
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