In 1914, the first-ever commercial flight took place lasting a total of 23 minutes. Commercial flights have changed a lot since that time with trips lasting longer, becoming more comfortable, and even including entertainment. Research has shown that 78% of…
The demand for quality entertainment has been witnessed across all industries, and this has led to manufacturers coming up with improved products while the consumers and the service providers continuously look for what works best for them. In the airline…
Roughly 41% of fliers watch movies and 21% of fliers read. But gamers? They game. In addition to a television set and movie screen, that in-seat monitor in front of travelers is also a high-tech gaming console. Aircraft interior products…
There are certain carriers that are slowly doing away with in flight entertainment systems, as well as those that pride themselves on offering only the bare bones to keep ticket prices low for consumers. While this might fly (pun intended)…
It’s no secret that technology has made some major transformations to the way we consume entertainment. In the last 20 years, flatscreen TVs quickly went from an expensive novelty item to a mainstay in the average American household. Today, we…
Every day, an average of 8 million people travel by plane. Up to 78% of these trips are taken for leisure purposes while only 22% are taken for business. What do those numbers mean for your airline? It means you…
It’s hard to imagine a time when you couldn’t spend an entire international flight watching movies on inflight entertainment systems. Of course, the necessary technology didn’t always exist, and inflight entertainment providers weren’t always around to make an array of…
Not all inflight entertainment, or IFE, is made the same. These systems differ from airline to airline and some are superior to others. The quality of an airline’s system is extremely important, as passengers will be relying on IFE products…
In our last post, we discussed the best amenities and features that an airline can have to make their planes more family-friendly. This list included inflight entertainment systems to occupy the kids, airplane power outlets for all of a family’s…
When families fly, they are just trying to get the kids on the plane, into the air, and then back down again with as few obstacles as possible. In order to do so, families tend to look for amenities and…
The Aircraft Interiors Expo event has been held annually for 18 years, allowing manufacturers in the industry to display their in-flight entertainment systems, in-seat power supplies, and more to airlines and buyers. Part 1 covered the expo’s inception in 2000…
The Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg is staged every year. It is the leading global business-to-business event for the industry of aircraft interiors. Leading suppliers of in-flight entertainment systems, in-seat power supply, and more come to showcase their innovations to…
When people travel, they are sure to include their technological devices on their packing lists. These devices are essential for travelers to stay entertained and fly in comfort. While you may think that your aircraft’s in-flight entertainment systems are enough…
Air travel is becoming more luxurious by the day, and aircraft developers have to keep up with the trends. According to a 2013 Air Travel Survey by TripAdvisor, 25% of respondents say they would choose one airline over another if…
With the Aircraft Interiors Expo event fasting approaching next year, it’s time to start looking at what you might expect upon your visit. In flight entertainment providers will debut their new products, along with other companies showing off their new…
