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Key WAEA-Member/Industry News Emerging during the Conference Week
11,000+ pax have used their mobile phones inflight to send and receive text messages and GPRS data services during inflight tests of the AeroMobile connectivity system onboard Qantas Airways since April ‘07.
AeroSat will provide the satellite antenna and additional RF components for
Row 44's broadband system for commercial aircraft.
Airborne Entertainment, Ltd. will screen 30-second commercial spots for Microsoft Mobile within its MetroVue™ destination programming from Dec. through Q1 ‘08.
Air France will provide e.Digital Corporation's eVU™ portable AVOD players in biz class on its A319-ER aircraft flying select long-haul routes.
Alaska Airlines will test Row 44's satellite-based broadband connectivity solution in spring ‘08 on a next-generation B-737 aircraft. Based on the trial's outcome, Alaska plans to equip its 114-aircraft fleet.
ARINC is demonstrating its new product that will let pax access real-time e-mail, instant messaging, and live news and sports inflight via their personal laptop computers.
ASI Entertainment has flight tested SafeCell, its patent-pending inflight cell-phone communication system.
British Airways will install Imagik International Corporation's 10.4-inch monitors in its new Business Club World cabin on GMIS-equipped B-777 aircraft.
Continental Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation's eX2 AVOD system for installation on Continental's B787 aircraft.
digEcor will supply the digEplayer XT to Vision Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, and Air Pacific.
Discovery Private Networks is introducing more than 300 hours of programming, including Crikey! What an Adventure, Meerkat Manor, FutureCar, and A Model Life, available to the inflight market.
DTI Software and eFlyte, Inc. have signed a Letter of Intent to join forces. DTI will launch a new office in Dubai on 1 Oct., maintain its head office in Montreal, integrate the eFlyte office in Singapore, and expand its presence in California .
e.Digital Corporation is showcasing its new eVU Extended Range™ portable IFE system, featuring a new power management technology and 20+ hours of playback from a single battery.
Ethiopian Airlines will install the Thales TopSeries AVOD system on 10 B-787 aircraft.
Finnair introduced SMS and e-mail messaging capability via ARINC's seatback messaging service and the Panasonic Avionics Corporation IFE handsets and seatback screens. The service is available on Finnair's newest A340 aircraft used on Asian routes.
Flight Level Media, in association with Zerofootprint, will introduce a destination-specific Green Channel, with global environmental news and information.
A major US carrier said it intends to negotiate a contract with Inflight Productions Ltd. for the provision of video programming, content management services, and management of the airline's IFE website.
Inmarsat confirmed that the introduction of SwiftBroadband, its next-generation mobile broadband service, is scheduled for the end of Oct. ‘07.
Japan Airlines will introduce a first class service for the first time on Japan domestic flights, beginning 1 Dec. ‘07.
Korean Airlines will install the Thales TopSeries AVOD system on 52 Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Library Media Solutions, which was created to represent international broadcasters to the IFE market, is representing AP Television News, the international television division of The Associated Press.
LOT Polish Airlines has increased the number of IMS PAV-700 portable media players.
LOT Polish Airlines will install Thales ' TopSeries IFE system, with 15.4- and 8.9-inch personal monitors on eight B787 aircraft, with the first revenue flight in Oct. ‘08.
Lufthansa German Airlines is offering e.Digital's seven-inch eVU™ portable player on select all-business-class routes and select long-range A300-600 flights.
Malaysia Airlines is offering e.Digital's eight-inch eVU™ portable IFE system in first and business class on select regional, semi-long-haul A330 aircraft flying North and South Asia routes.
MEZZO is launching a recruitment drive in preparation for aggressive expansion plans in North America and Europe.
MEZZO is offering a new National Geographic branded channel on all of its portable IFE players beginning 1 Dec. ‘07.
MEZZO launched its ‘Battery for Life' customer service initiative, offering a “no-quibble replacement scheme.”
Monarch Airlines will install Imagik International Corporation's 17-inch and 32-inch monitors on B757 and A300 aircraft with first deliveries expected in Oct.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation congratulates Mexicana de Aviacion on being recognized as Best Airline, Best Business Class, and Best Website in Mexico and Latin America.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation announced the first user-selectable closed captioning and subtitle functionality, which is integrated into its eX2 IFE products.
Panasonic and Rockwell Collins have formed a business relationship for Panasonic to provide Rockwell's Airshow Interactive moving map capability on its X Series IFE systems, which will let passengers “pull” maps and other content to their seat.
Panasonic announced the availability of PAXUS (Passenger Usage & Statistics) 2.0, a significant upgrade of its inflight data collection and analysis solution.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation will supply its eX2 system on 10 of China Southern Airlines' B787 Dreamliners with deliveries to begin in 2008.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation has introduced Digital MPES, a distributed audio and video IFE system for narrow-body aircraft.
Rockwell Collins has upgraded its Airshow 4200 and 4200D moving map display with a new Atlas Style Map Set, more details on existing maps, a World Clock page, and a Flight Deck Instrument Panel page.
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Oasis Hong Kong Airlines now offer the IMS PAV-704 portable media player.
Spafax congratulates clients British Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates on their success in the 2007 Avion Awards. “We are proud to be part of your IFE team.”
Spafax has been awarded the Singapore Airlines movie contract following a competitive tender. Pam Ryan, President of Spafax Entertainment, said: “We are delighted to continue our relationship with Singapore Airlines.”
Spafax welcomes Geraldine Lee as Regional Director, Asia-Pacific based in Singapore. Spafax has created two new senior positions in the IFE team: Henry Gummer as Client Service Director, London and Dominic Green, Client Service Director, California.
United Airlines will install TEAC Aerospace's hard disk digital video reproducer on A319/320 and B757, 767, and 777 aircraft and will replace existing tape video systems on these 269 aircraft with delivery and installation to begin in ‘07.
Virgin America is partnering with AirCell® to provide inflight Internet and instant messaging fleetwide via personal Wi-Fi-enabled devices or the Red™ IFE system in 2008.
WiseDV unveiled ALvis, its end-to-end IFE system, comprising hand-held viewing devices and a wireless network within the cabin featuring a 4.3-inch screen and eight-hour battery.
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