ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT
IPAD STREAMING FOR QANTAS PASSENGERS Sitting pretty with Qantum
Qantas’ new Q-Streaming service has equipped every seat on Qantas’ B767 aircraft with an iPad to give passengers access to over 200 hours of content, streamed from an onboard server. Passengers who own an iPad, laptop or smartphone will also eventually be able to view the same material through a separate application onboard.
Qantas told Raymond Kollau it is working on evolving the Panasonic-based technology
TriaGnoSys takes the next step
TriaGnoSys has launched the next stage of its evolving inflight connectivity hardware product portfolio.
Building on the GSMConneX
platform further. According to the airline’s domestic ceo Lyell Strambi, “This could include the addition of internet access, live TV and the ability to order food, drinks and duty-free goods via the iPad.”
In order to keep all 256 iPads onboard the B767 fully charged, Qantas has partnered with Australian IT equipment designer and manufacturer PC Locs. The company will supply Qantas with iPad charging carts, essentially
platform for GSM and wifi connectivity, AeroConneX+ is a single box that enables a wide range of crew applications, as well as having passenger communication functions. For passengers, AeroConneX+ continues to support inflight connectivity services, as well as
normal galley trolleys that have been adapted to store, transport, sync and charge up the devices onboard. The iPad carts will be used on the airline’s Boeing 767 fleet, which operates on routes across Australia and to Hawaii. James Symons, ceo of PC Locs, said the partnership was the result of a six-month collaboration between the two companies. Each aircraft will carry four carts providing a total of 256 iPads for passengers to use.
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the wireless distribution of IFE content – W-IFE. It also enables the wireless uploading of fresh IFE content, such as news and sport, which can take place during an aircraft turnaround, removing the need for ground staff to physically bring content to the aircraft. Manifold modules for cabin services such as IFE distribution, moving maps and inflight payment are also available. For the cockpit, AeroConneX+ can be used to update non-flight critical information. For example, TriaGnoSys is developing Planet, in partnership with Atmosphere. Planet is a weather update
Panasonic Avionics has launched a new conceptual 14-inch monitor for Economy integrated into a Quantum Seat by Encore Aerospace. The launch follows a six- month collaboration to create the largest monitor ever featured in Economy. The seat specialist created a thinner bezel design and a new concept of downward collapsible arm rests to allow for the larger display. The Quantum Seat was designed to decrease weight for less fuel burn and to maximize space for passengers. It has a thin design that includes a carbon fibre seatback and pan, a retractable arm, and a hidden raceway that simplifies the installation and maintenance of wire harnesses. The monitor shroud is designed to integrate a wide range of Panasonic monitors in sizes ranging from nine to 14 inches.
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tool that provides the pilot with up-to-date information, as well as sending weather information from the aircraft automatically to provide forecasters with much more comprehensive raw data. Other potential applications in the future include wireless monitoring of aircraft components, with the information being relayed automatically to the ground to streamline maintenance operations. The machine-to- machine reporting will ensure the maintenance crews can respond quickly and efficiently.
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