June 2013 Satellite connectivity that allows passengers to surf the web, email and text is one of the hottest subjects in terms of in-flight entertainment. Over the next few years we will see rapid growth in the way that content is distributed to an aircraft – and how passengers connect with the ground. The leading connectivity players include OnAir who favour Ka-band service, Pan...

June 2013 Everyone loves a good movie and 2013 is lining up to be a goody in terms of upcoming releases. This year's crop features some new story lines, plus a host of updates to family favourites. So let's take a look at what is coming up: Man of Steel If you think the plot sounds familiar, you're right. “Man of Steel” is an upcoming American superhero f...

June 2013 Panasonic Avionics has been showing what it thinks will be the future face of IFE in its aptly-named “Cool Room” at recent aviation events. Top of the list is its demonstration of eye-tracking IFE. This allows you to select what you want to view just by looking at the icon on the screen. An infra-red beam system continuously scans your pupil position and, once cali...

June 2013 Google's Android operating system is starting to become a force to be reckoned with in the aircraft cabin. In fact we are now seeing Android powering whole aircraft IFEC systems. Android is a Linux-based operating system usually seen on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablet computers but Android-embedded IFE promises to give a better all-round experience for an ai...

March 2013 There is a revolution going on right now in the in-flight entertainment world and it is redefining the way some airlines choose to entertain their passengers. Its growth within the traditionally conservative airline sector over the past two years has been nothing short of staggering. The ground-breaking technology that is sparking such interest amongst airlines all over ...