Author: Morgan Fields

Dublin, Ireland, 8 November 2023 – Inflight Dublin (IFD) has been selected by South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), to deliver content and the market-leading wireless IFE product, Everhub.

Since October 2023, SAA passengers have enjoyed a captivating inflight entertainment (IFE) selection including Hollywood films, classics, extensive box sets, foreign language films, and African content.

Additionally, passengers on aircraft not serviced with seatback systems will experience a wide variety of quality content through IFD’s Wireless IFE solution, Everhub, once a successful trial period has been completed. Everhub will host an SAA-branded, user-friendly GUI that passengers can engage with using their personal devices, providing access to all the latest content and features like a flight map, games, publications, and more.

“From our early days of providing inflight audio to now offering a full suite of content, as well as wireless IFE and digital services, we couldn’t be more excited to grow our strategic partnership with SAA. Inflight Dublin’s Everhub Wireless IFE product and our expertly tailored content will elevate SAA’s passengers’ experience to an unprecedented level.” – John White, CEO, Inflight Dublin

About IFD:

Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, offering customisable content, digital advertising, and software services to airlines worldwide. The company has been delivering innovative solutions for over 39 years and has a reputation for excellence in the inflight entertainment industry.

Dublin, Ireland, 2 November 2023 – Inflight Dublin (IFD), a global leader in inflight entertainment (IFE) and wireless solutions, is partnering with Soft Space to bring an Order to Seat capability to airlines in Asia.

This collaboration entails the integration of Soft Space’s FassPOS payment platform into IFD’s Everhub Wireless IFE solution, with the goal of expanding choices for airlines and elevating the onboard passenger experience. This announcement signifies a valuable asset in IFD’s pursuit of growing its customer base in Asia.

“At IFD, we believe in bringing the optimum selection of technology to an airline to deliver their desired service,” said John White, Inflight Dublin CEO, “Soft Space extends this further with an easy-to-deploy Order to Seat capability, coupled with a comprehensive cloud-hosted inventory and stock management capability.”

“Soft Space is already delivering ground and air-based payment capabilities via FassPOS to a number of airlines in Asia,” said Joel Tay, Soft Space CEO, “Our integration with Everhub will further enrich our in-air offerings, allowing passengers to now order directly from their own devices.”

Soft Space is a leading Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) company headquartered in Malaysia. It has revolutionized the payments space with its world-leading softPOS solution and cloud-based settlement systems, now operational in more than 30 countries across the globe. A pioneer in contactless mobile payments, Soft Space allows any mobile device to become a payment terminal for use by retailers, banks, and airlines alike.

The integrated solution is being showcased at the APEX FTE Asia event in Singapore in November 2023.

About Inflight Dublin

Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, offering customisable content, digital advertising, and software services to airlines worldwide. The company has been delivering innovative solutions for over 39 years and has a reputation for excellence in the inflight entertainment industry.

Dublin, 20 September 2023 – Inflight Dublin (IFD), a global leader in inflight entertainment (IFE) and wireless solutions, announced today the strategic appointment of Ben Fuller as VP Global Sales. Building on the success of industry-leading wireless IFE solution, Everhub, Fuller’s appointment demonstrates IFD’s commitment to further expanding its market presence and strengthening its global strategy.

Throughout his decade-long career in the inflight entertainment industry, Fuller has demonstrated his leadership in selling inflight wireless technologies, innovating ancillary revenue streams, and building successful relationships with airlines and partners. Prior to his role at Inflight Dublin, Fuller served as the VP of Global Sales at the Exploro Group and the VP of Sales and Marketing at FTS Technology.

Commenting on this exciting addition to the Inflight Dublin team, John White, CEO of Inflight Dublin, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Ben as our VP Global Sales. His extensive industry knowledge, strong leadership skills, and passion for innovation align perfectly with our commitment to providing bespoke inflight entertainment and wireless solutions. Ben will play a pivotal role in driving significant growth within our global business operations and helping it advance to a higher level of success.”

“I’ve dedicated my career to inflight entertainment in the Americas and around the globe, and I look forward to continuing my work towards providing unmatched inflight entertainment.” Fuller continued, “I am honoured to be working with the Inflight Dublin team, a truly world-class organization in the industry.”

About Inflight Dublin:

Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, offering customisable content, digital advertising, and software services to airlines worldwide. The company has been delivering innovative solutions for over 39 years and has a reputation for excellence in the inflight entertainment industry.

For more information, please visit https://www.inflightdublin.com

IFD has been chosen by Marabu to provide inflight entertainment (IFE), and wireless services across its fleet. Marabu is the first initial carrier in Estonia to offer such a comprehensive IFE solution.

Marabu’s fleet of Airbus aircraft will be initially equipped with the portable configuration of Inflight Dublin’s market-leading wireless solution, Everhub™, which will include DO-160G certified hardware, browser-based proprietary software, and a branded, multilingual user interface.

Moreover, IFD will provide a tailored entertainment package that will be inclusive of the latest movies, binge-worthy TV, an extensive games portfolio, and an interactive map.

“We are delighted to be working with Marabu on this exciting project. Our approach with all airline partners is to deliver a tailored solution that covers all of their IFE needs across hardware, software, and content. With Marabu it was no different but we did have a short timeline to work within. With great teamwork displayed between both parties, we managed to deliver a full Wireless IFE solution within a 6 week window. We are now very much looking forward to building on this successful launch with future enhancements that will support Marabu’s progressive approach and engage and delight their passengers for years to come.” Barry Flynn, COO, Inflight Dublin

About Marabu:

Marabu Airlines OÜ was founded in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2022 as a leisure airline for the European market. The Estonian state-owned airline Nordica acts as operating partner. Condor is Marabu’s exclusive sales partner as general sales agent. In summer 2023, Marabu serves Hamburg and Munich airports and offers travellers a wide selection of attractive destinations in Egypt, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Portugal, and Spain. Like its sister airline Condor, Marabu is part of the Attestor Group.

For more information, please visit: https://www.flymarabu.com

About Inflight Dublin:

Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, offering customisable content, digital advertising, and software services to airlines worldwide. The company has been delivering innovative solutions for over 30 years and has a reputation for excellence in the inflight entertainment industry.

For more information visit www.inflightdublin.com

Inflight Dublin, a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with SriLankan Airlines for another three years. The decision was made after a comprehensive review of Inflight Dublin’s performance and the quality of its services.

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has been a valued partner of Inflight Dublin for several years. The airline has always been committed to delivering the best possible inflight experience to their passengers, and Inflight Dublin’s innovative inflight entertainment solutions have been a key component of this commitment.

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with SriLankan Airlines,” said Barry Flynn, COO of Inflight Dublin. “We are proud of the exceptional service we have provided to SriLankan Airlines, and we look forward to continuing to work together to deliver a world-class inflight entertainment experience to its passengers.”

Inflight Dublin has been instrumental in delivering the latest and greatest inflight entertainment content to SriLankan Airlines’ passengers, offering a wide range of movies, TV shows, and music. The company’s innovative and customisable solutions have allowed SriLankan Airlines to offer a truly personalised inflight entertainment experience to its passengers.

“We are excited to extend our partnership with Inflight Dublin,” said  Maria Sathasivam, Manager Product Development of SriLankan Airlines. “Their inflight entertainment solutions have consistently met and exceeded our passengers’ expectations, and we are confident that this partnership will continue to deliver outstanding results.”

The extended partnership will ensure that SriLankan Airlines’ passengers continue to enjoy a superior inflight entertainment experience that will help make their travels more enjoyable.

About SriLankan Airlines:

SriLankan Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Sri Lanka, operating flights to over 110 destinations in 58 countries around the world. The airline has a strong reputation for providing excellent service and is committed to delivering a seamless travel experience to its passengers.

For more information visit www.srilankan.com

About Inflight Dublin:

Inflight Dublin is a leading provider of inflight entertainment solutions, offering customisable content, digital advertising, and software services to airlines worldwide. The company has been delivering innovative solutions for over 30 years and has a reputation for excellence in the inflight entertainment industry.

For more information visit www.inflightdublin.com

MGA (Mavi Gök Airlines) has selected Inflight Dublin as their inflight entertainment (IFE) partner for the supply of content, and Wireless IFE, where they will utilise Inflight Dublin’s end-to-end solution, Everhub™.

This 3 year-contract will see Inflight Dublin (IFD) service MGA’s B777s with content licensing, metadata, and audio-visual post production services for their seatback IFE system.

In addition, one of MGA’s B737 aircraft will be equipped with Everhub™, the most robust wireless IFE solution in the market. Everhub™ enables passengers to stream media through their own smartphones, tablets or laptops. With a single Everhub™ server, a B737 full of MGA passengers will have access to a tailored content and games package on an interactive user interface that is aligned with MGA’s brand.

“Inflight Dublin is delighted that MGA has chosen us to be their content and wireless provider. Being their single point of contact for both service lines will ensure smooth communications and enhanced operational efficiencies. Moving forward, our goal is to expand the content offering for seat-back, and feature set on Everhub™, so that MGA passengers continue to have an enjoyable and seamless entertainment experience no matter what MGA flight they are on.”– Barry Flynn – Chief Operating Officer – Inflight Dublin

ABOUT INFLIGHT DUBLIN 

We are a leading global provider of inflight entertainment solutions for both wireless and seat-back systems. Established in 1984, we combine CSP expertise with state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions. With full access to early window Hollywood content, a fully-fledged design department, and one of the most comprehensive end-to-end wireless IFE platforms, Everhub™, featuring our DO-160G certified next-generation hardware, we cater to each airlines’ tailored needs with every aspect of our products and services provided in-house.

Inflight Dublin adds FlightPath3D interactive moving map to its suite of Partner apps to Inflight Dublin’s award-winning Everhub wireless platform. Inflight Dublin will offer FlightPath3D’s product as an option to clients.

The integrated product is already being offered to mutual clients of both companies, in particular airlines that have selected Inflight Dublin’s Everhub wireless platform for their fleet. The first confirmed joint client is Sunclass Airlines.

About Inflight Dublin: IFD is a leading global provider of inflight entertainment solutions for both wireless and seat-back systems. Established in 1984, IFD combines CSP expertise with state-of-the-art hardware and software solutions. With full access to early window Hollywood content, a fully-fledged design department, and one of the most comprehensive end-to-end wireless IFE platforms, Everhub™, IFD caters to each airlines’ tailored needs.

About FlightPath3D: The Aviation Industry’s #1 Map Provider. Run your map with the map software experts, building software that’s integrated with ALL the leading IFE vendors. Any Device. Any Platform. Fast Set-Up. Integrated. Personalized. Selected by more than 70 airlines in just 7 years.

FlightPath3D has designed the most compelling and innovative interactive travel solution for both passengers and airlines. With augmented views and relevant flight information, the inflight journey is captivating. A smart, immersive travel guide and route map enables passengers to explore in-destination experiences and inspires them to discover places to visit and research flights. Through their actions, searches, and map interactions, passengers provide airlines and airports with the knowledge of what interests them most about a location and what future destinations excite them for loyalty and strategic planning.

Betria Interactive LLC (dba FlightPath3D) has the industry’s largest specialized map team providing customized map software, application development, and maintenance. For additional information, please visit http://www.FlightPath3D.com or contact crew@flightpath3d.com.

Inflight Dublin debuted the next generation Everhub™ Portable Wireless server at APEX Expo 2019, while exhibiting amongst the top industry specialists. 

The state-of-the-art hardware was on display for airline and industry representatives alike to experience first hand its unique design which features a touch screen, user-friendly control panel.

The debut was recognised by several of the top aviation media outlets, including the APEX Expo Daily magazine, which is handed out each day of the Expo.

The front cover feature was present in the Day 2 version of the publication, including an interview with Inflight Dublin’s CEO, John White, who discusses the innovative capabilities and features of the new hardware. 

The server can be powered by batteries or directly from the aircraft. It delivers secure, high definition, browser-based DRM content to 75 passengers per unit. The Everhub™ portable server minimises logistics costs through its hot-swappable battery configuration and remote loading of content. 

If you would like to receive more information about our new server, or any of our IFE services, do not hesitate to reach out to us at mail@inflightdublin.com. 

Inflight Dublin has been awarded a 3 year contract for the provision of IFE content by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS), Scandinavia’s leading airline. The first cycle of content provided by Inflight Dublin will commence in January 2020.

An inventory of content including movies, TV shows, music albums and games will be provided by Inflight Dublin. Locally produced and International movies and TV shows will be incorporated into this selection, chosen specifically to cater to the airlines’ audience. A next generation microsite created and managed by Inflight Dublin’s in-house Design and Software teams will also be provided. The microsite will enable passengers to browse the current entertainment, watch trailers and engage with SAS’s IFE offering. The platform is dynamic, enabling content to be seamlessly viewed on mobile, tablet and PC devices. 

SAS operates a fleet of 169 aircraft to 123 global destinations, with hubs in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. The inflight entertainment seatback system will be available on all long-haul flights to Asia and the US.

Inflight Dublin is a global provider of IFE content and wireless solutions with over 35 years’ experience within the industry. This latest announcement coincides with the launch of their next generation Everhub™ portable wireless server to be debuted at APEX Expo in September 2019.

Inflight Dublin has been awarded the contract to provide wireless inflight entertainment for a number of Loftleidir Icelandic’s fleet. Loftleidir Icelandic is a subsidiary of Icelandair Group, and has been receiving IFE content from Inflight Dublin since 2018.

Inflight Dublin will be providing its all-in-one wireless IFE solution, Everhub™, across a number of Loftleidir Icelandic’s fleet allowing for an enhanced on board experience for its charter clients. The deal sees Inflight Dublin provide a wireless solution consisting of hardware, software and content provision. Loftleidir Icelandic has received premium content from Inflight Dublin for the last two years, and is now expanding its IFE to its charter clients. The Everhub™ software will have a flexible, customized, interface which will tailor to each clients brand and design requirements.

Loftleidir Icelandic’s fleet operates under the Icelandair operator certificates and on leasing contracts under Aircraft-Maintenance conditions to other airlines. Its services include Full Charter, VIP Charter, wet-lease and dry-lease operations.