Encore Inflight, SITA, GOGO, FlightPath3D and More News
Before we get started, we wanted to give a “tip-o-the-hat” to Jovita Toh at Encore Inflight (Hong Kong) who has developed the engaging orange shirted team of IFE content providers. They were highlighted in her Encore Expose web newsletter (Check it out here Encore Exposé - Feb19), and we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce them to you. We also wanted to highlight to our readers how successful their efforts are using their 'teamwork' approach, and perhaps, give you an idea of the value of working together. While not every industry content organization can (or will) use the same ...
Launch Customer for SmartSky, News From APEX Tech and Other News
Pictured above: The SmartSky & JetSuiteX team SmartSky & JetSuiteX JetSuiteX, the acclaimed air carrier that offers regular flights from private terminals at the cost of a commercial ticket, announced that it will become the first carrier to offer SmartSky Networks’ innovative inflight internet solution, which gives customers the ability to stream, email, transmit large data files, and text with speeds comparable to their experience on the ground. Alex Wilcox, Co-founder and CEO of JetSuiteX, announced the partnership at the APEX TECH event in Los Angeles, Calif. during his keynote address. “After a rigorous selection process including my personal inflight evaluation, we chose ...
Tech Tips and Industry News! What More Could You Ask For?!
This week there is a lot of news but we thought you might like to start off with something we might do more of in coming issues. TechTips Readers: Sometimes we like to use IFExpress to start many of our friends thinking about the IFEC business and this week we found something that many of you may use in the future for your business research and writing because it uses AI and speedy searches to look up subject matter — in places you might have never thought to search. What is it? Well it is called “Talk to Books” and while you ...
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Encore Inflight, SITA, GOGO, FlightPath3D and More News
Before we get started, we wanted to give a “tip-o-the-hat” to Jovita Toh at Encore Inflight (Hong Kong) who has developed the engaging orange shirted team of IFE content providers. They were highlighted in her Encore Expose web newsletter (Check it out here Encore Exposé – Feb19), and we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce... [Read more]
Launch Customer for SmartSky, News From APEX Tech and Other News
Pictured above: The SmartSky & JetSuiteX team SmartSky & JetSuiteX JetSuiteX, the acclaimed air carrier that offers regular flights from private terminals at the cost of a commercial ticket, announced that it will become the first carrier to offer SmartSky Networks’ innovative inflight internet solution, which gives customers the... [Read more]
Tech Tips and Industry News! What More Could You Ask For?!
This week there is a lot of news but we thought you might like to start off with something we might do more of in coming issues. TechTips Readers: Sometimes we like to use IFExpress to start many of our friends thinking about the IFEC business and this week we found something that many of you may use in the future for your business research... [Read more]
2019 Predictions and This Week’s Industry News
As promised, this week we have some predictions about this crazy industry, as well as, news and reported airplane deliveries for 2018. Included in the predictions section are a few that were submitted by several of our readers and we want to thank them for their contribution. Patricia Wiseman | Editor, Publisher & Co-Founder 2019 Predictions 1.... [Read more]
CES, Panasonic, Gogo and Much More!
Our cover this week is a great shot of the new Boeing 777X which has a wingspan of 235 feet! However, the wing tips fold up on the 777X when landed to allow better access to existing airport ramps. And yes, some 2,000 orders and greater cabin width seating of the B777 series explains why many IFEC manufacturers are interested in the interior... [Read more]
IFExpress: 25 Years – At Your Service!
It is hard to believe but it has been 25 years since our first newsletter was sent out and we thank all of our readers that signed up, we thank all the folks we have interviewed, and we especially thank all of our sponsors – because it is the sponsors that provide you IFExpress news! So let’s embark on 2019 with the latest round... [Read more]
Happy 2019 Everyone!
We recently rang in the New Year and are now embarking on adventures in technology in the IFEC realm. 2019 promises to be an interesting one, technologically speaking, for our industry with more aircraft installations of high quality Wi-Fi, satcom and broadband further enabling the passengers and the airlines expectations of the connected... [Read more]
2018 Is Just About Over & There Is A Lot of News!
This is the last edition of IFExpress for 2018 and it is a big one! There was a lot happening over the past 7 days, so let’s dig in. Boeing Boeing, COMAC, 737MAX: Boeing and joint venture partner Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd (COMAC) celebrated the delivery of the first airplane from the new 737 Completion and Delivery... [Read more]
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