In-flight entertainment

Visiongain Identifies the Top 100 Companies Developing Connected Aircraft

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Technology, Travel technology, Emerging technologies, Information and communications technology, Ambient intelligence, Digital technology, Internet of things, Technology assessment, Computing, In-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi

Analysis of Leading Companies for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Technologies, Infotainment Systems, Wi-Fi The Internet of Things (IoT), e-Aircraft, In-Cabin Network Hardware, Air-to-Ground & Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Crew Management & Navigation Systems

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Analysis of Leading Companies for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Technologies, Infotainment Systems, Wi-Fi The Internet of Things (IoT), e-Aircraft, In-Cabin Network Hardware, Air-to-Ground & Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Crew Management & Navigation Systems
Do you need definitive connected aircraft competitive landscape analysis?
Succinct connected aircraft company profiles?
The emergence of connected aircraft and increasing R&D spending on the development of fully connected aircraft, has led Visiongain to publish this timely report.
The connected aircraft market is expected to flourish in the next few years because of increasing consumer demand for 24/7 connectivity and acceptance of connected aircraft is expected to feed through in the latter part of the decade driving growth to new heights.

Visiongain Identifies the Top 100 Companies Developing Connected Aircraft

Retrieved on:

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Analysis of Leading Companies for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Technologies, Infotainment Systems, Wi-Fi The Internet of Things (IoT), e-Aircraft, In-Cabin Network Hardware, Air-to-Ground & Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Crew Management & Navigation Systems

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Analysis of Leading Companies for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Technologies, Infotainment Systems, Wi-Fi The Internet of Things (IoT), e-Aircraft, In-Cabin Network Hardware, Air-to-Ground & Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Crew Management & Navigation Systems
Do you need definitive connected aircraft competitive landscape analysis?
Succinct connected aircraft company profiles?
The emergence of connected aircraft and increasing R&D spending on the development of fully connected aircraft, has led Visiongain to publish this timely report.
The connected aircraft market is expected to flourish in the next few years because of increasing consumer demand for 24/7 connectivity and acceptance of connected aircraft is expected to feed through in the latter part of the decade driving growth to new heights.

Lufthansa Group installed Collins Aerospace data link solution on 700 aircraft

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Aviation, Lufthansa, Travel technology, Star Alliance, In-flight entertainment

The solution enables Lufthansa to use data link messages to improve departure control and turnaround, send and receive real-time aircraft and engine data to improve maintenance operations, and upload gate connection information to aircraft inflight entertainment displays.

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The solution enables Lufthansa to use data link messages to improve departure control and turnaround, send and receive real-time aircraft and engine data to improve maintenance operations, and upload gate connection information to aircraft inflight entertainment displays.
"We selected Collins Aerospace as our new data link provider because of its comprehensive approach to flight deck communications," said Andreas Ritter, head of Flight Operations Procedures & Technology Group Airlines for Lufthansa Group.
As part of the agreement, Collins Aerospace also provided Lufthansa with Collins' data radios to ensure the cockpit hardware can communicate with the ground as efficiently as possible via enhanced network performance.
"Transitioning a fleet of 700 aircraft to a new network service is no small feat," said Michael DiGeorge, vice president of Commercial Aviation and Network Services for Collins Aerospace.

AirMedia Provides Update on Cooperation with China Eastern Airlines

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Friday, December 14, 2018

Aviation, SkyTeam, Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, China Airlines, China Airlines Group, H shares, In-flight entertainment, China Eastern Airlines

As part of the strategic collaborations between the Company and China Eastern Airlines, EASTO APP was created jointly as an Internet empowered in-flight entertainment connectivity platform enabling China Eastern Airlines to provide its travelers with streaming multimedia, e-commerce, and other customized and interactive experiences.

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As part of the strategic collaborations between the Company and China Eastern Airlines, EASTO APP was created jointly as an Internet empowered in-flight entertainment connectivity platform enabling China Eastern Airlines to provide its travelers with streaming multimedia, e-commerce, and other customized and interactive experiences.
While operating and maintaining the platform, AirMedia is devoted to work with China Eastern Airlines to further integrate available resources to enrich travelers' experience.
AirMedia sells advertisements on the routes operated by several Chinese airlines and at Sinopec's service stations in China.
AirMedia also has concession rights to operate the Wi-Fi systems on trains administered by eight railway administrative bureaus in China as well as on many long-haul buses in China.

Aerkomm Inc Enters Into Product Purchase Agreement with Republic Engineers

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Travel technology, In-flight entertainment, Human behavior

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Aerkomm Inc. ("Aerkomm" or "the Company") (OTCQX: AKOM), a provider of in-flight broadband entertainment and connectivity solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Telecom LLC ("Aircom Telecom"), has entered into a product purchase agreement with Republic Engineers Maldives Pte.

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FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Aerkomm Inc. ("Aerkomm" or "the Company") (OTCQX: AKOM), a provider of in-flight broadband entertainment and connectivity solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Telecom LLC ("Aircom Telecom"), has entered into a product purchase agreement with Republic Engineers Maldives Pte.
Ltd. ("Republic Engineers"), a Singapore based, private construction and contracting company with close relationships to Asian airlines based in Singapore.
Under the agreement, Republic Engineers has committed to purchase a minimum of 10 shipsets of the AERKOMMK++ in-flight entertainment and connectivity ("IFEC") system with an option to purchase an additional30 shipsets.
Mr. Jeffrey Wun, CEO of Aerkomm, commented, "Republic Engineers' commitment marks our first commercial sale of the AERKOMMK++ system.

Aircom Pacific Signs Firm Agreement with Airbus

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Monday, December 3, 2018

Aviation, Travel technology, Airbus, In-flight entertainment, Human behavior

FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Aerkomm Inc. ("Aerkomm") (OTCQB: AKOM), a provider of in-flight broadband entertainment and connectivity solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Pacific, Inc. ("Aircom"), has entered into a firm agreement with Airbus for the development by Airbus of a complete solution to install Aircom's "AERKOMMK++" In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity ("IFEC") system.

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FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Aerkomm Inc. ("Aerkomm") (OTCQB: AKOM), a provider of in-flight broadband entertainment and connectivity solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Pacific, Inc. ("Aircom"), has entered into a firm agreement with Airbus for the development by Airbus of a complete solution to install Aircom's "AERKOMMK++" In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity ("IFEC") system.
The agreement supercedes a memorandum of understanding that was signed by Aircom and Airbus in March 2018.
"Having thisfirm agreement with Airbus in place, we now have a time frame for the regulatory approval and commercialization of our IFEC AERKOMMK++ system.
As important, this agreement with Airbus reflects an affirmation of our technology by aviation industry leaders such as Airbus.

Free Movies Join Suite Of Complimentary Offerings Onboard Southwest Airlines Inflight Entertainment Portal

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

Aviation, Travel technology, Low-cost carriers, In-flight entertainment, Southwest Airlines, Free, Satellite Internet access

Today, the carrier announced its switch from a paid movie product to a free movie1* product onboard its Inflight Entertainment Portal for a 100 percent free inflight entertainment experience on WiFi-enabled aircraft.

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Today, the carrier announced its switch from a paid movie product to a free movie1* product onboard its Inflight Entertainment Portal for a 100 percent free inflight entertainment experience on WiFi-enabled aircraft.
The Inflight Entertainment Portal is offered across the Southwest fleet on WiFi-enabled aircraft.
It is not necessary to purchase WiFi in order to use the free inflight entertainment onboard.
Customers should download the Southwest mobile app to take advantage of free movies1*, Live TV3*, and TV Series1* content onboard.

iQIYI Licenses Premium Content to Air New Zealand in Strategic Partnership

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Monday, September 3, 2018

Aviation, Baidu, iQiyi, Star Alliance, Air New Zealand, Internet bot, In-flight entertainment

Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will offer passengers an array of premium iQIYI content available on its aircrafts' in-flight entertainment system.

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Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will offer passengers an array of premium iQIYI content available on its aircrafts' in-flight entertainment system.
Travelers aboard Air New Zealand can choose from a curated selection of iQIYI premium content, including hit shows like Hot-Blood Dance Crew, Clash Bots, and XFun Foodie Club.
iQIYI's partnership with Air New Zealand launched on September 1, with iQIYI in-flight entertainment content available to passengers on that day's direct flight from Shanghai to Auckland.
iQIYI's platform features highly popular original content, as well as a comprehensive library of other professionally-produced content, partner-generated content and user-generated content.

Top 15 Connected Aircraft Companies 2018

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Travel technology, In-flight entertainment, Human behavior

The connected aircraft market is projected to grow substantially during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of air passengers and a growing expectation for in-flight high-speed Internet connectivity by passengers.

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The connected aircraft market is projected to grow substantially during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of air passengers and a growing expectation for in-flight high-speed Internet connectivity by passengers.
Connected aircraft systems provide in-flight entertainment to air passengers with the provision of high-quality audio, video, games, flight details, music, movies, radio, and news.
Passengers can directly get connected to broadcast satellite and have access to international news and GPS maps; this is expected to drive the global the connected aircraft market.
This report evaluates in detail the top 15 companies operating within the $2.8bn connected aircraft market, with detailed evaluation of market shares, revenues and product specialisation.

$5 Bn In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Market - Global Forecast to 2023

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

Aviation, Technology, Electronic design, Embedded systems, Human behavior, Travel technology, In-flight entertainment, Satellite Internet access, Zodiac Aerospace, Aerospace, Honeywell, Panasonic Avionics Corporation

The "In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Market by End User (OEM, Aftermarket), Aircraft Type (NBA, WBA, VLA, Business Jets), Product (IFE Hardware, IFE Connectivity, IFE Content), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) Market by End User (OEM, Aftermarket), Aircraft Type (NBA, WBA, VLA, Business Jets), Product (IFE Hardware, IFE Connectivity, IFE Content), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) market is projected to grow from USD 5.03 billion in 2018 to USD 7.65 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 8.72% from 2018 to 2023.
Hence, the OEM segment is expected to lead the in-flight entertainment & connectivity market during the forecast period
Based on aircraft type, the IFEC market is segmented into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, very large aircraft, and business jets.
Major players in the in-flight entertainment & connectivity market include Panasonic Avionics (US), Thales Group (France), Rockwell Collins, Inc. (US), Gogo LLC (US), Honeywell International, Inc. (US), Zodiac Aerospace (France), and Global Eagle Entertainment (US), among others.