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Malaysia Airlines Selects Viasat to Power IFC, Wireless IFE on 737 MAX 8s
August 17, 2023  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Malaysia Airlines has chosen Viasat to power the wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, MHstudio, onboard its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. The aircraft will also be equipped with Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. The relevant equipment is being installed on the jets at Boeing’s Renton factory, with the first of the type due […]

Spafax Partners with Mattel to Create Barbie IFE Channel  
August 10, 2023  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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A new partnership between inflight media agency Spafax and global toy and entertainment company Mattel has enabled the creation of a branded Barbie in-flight entertainment (IFE) channel aimed at younger audiences for the airline market.   The announcement comes just days after the Barbie movie reached $1 billion in gross ticket sales across the globe, and […]

Air Canada Brings Apple TV+ Content Onboard
August 1, 2023  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Air Canada continues to expand its in-flight entertainment (IFE) offering with exciting new partnerships. This year, it has become the first carrier in Canada to showcase content from both Apple TV+ and Mattel.  Air Canada has partnered with Apple TV+ to offer passengers access to the platform’s original programming in-flight, which includes titles such as […]

United Airlines Introduces Braille and Enhances Inclusivity for Passengers with Visual Disabilities
July 28, 2023  | Written by Dirk Singer
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United Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to introduce Braille throughout its plane interiors, providing valuable support for blind and visually impaired travelers. This initiative was announced in a press release on July 27 during Disability Pride Month in the United States. The airline says that this highlights United’s dedication to creating a more […]