Inflight Dublin has been selected by Qatar Airways, Qatar Executive and Qatar Amiri to provide its Everhub™ iPad solution.

As part of a three year partnership that launched in September 2021, Inflight Dublin is leveraging the software platform from its successful wireless IFE solution, Everhub™. The interactive media application is DRM-enabled and includes a fully customizable Graphical User Interface (GUI) that is aligned with Qatar Airways’ illustrious IFE brand – Oryx One.

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Inflight Dublin’s CTO, David Miller said “We are delighted to have delivered our innovative pre-loaded iPad solution to Qatar Airways and its Executive fleet. As an extension of our market-leading wireless IFE platform, Everhub™, tight timelines were overcome through the efficient onsite delivery and management of hundreds of devices that are powered by Everhub’s advanced and user-friendly media application. The technical expertise of Inflight Dublin combined with the adaptability of the Everhub™ software ensures a truly tailored and reliable experience for each of our airline partners.”

ASKY, The Pan African airline, partners with Inflight Dublin for the provision of wireless Inflight Entertainment (IFE) and content services on its fleet of Boeing 737s New Generation aircraft.

Commencing this last quarter of 2021, the three-year partnership sees Inflight Dublin providing its wireless IFE solution, Everhub™, across ASKY airlines’ B737 fleet. Inflight Dublin’s market-leading Everhub™ software platform will excite passengers through a range of engaging features. The content catalogue consists of Hollywood movies, popular TV Shows, local African programmes and documentaries, music and games.

ASKY airlines will also be utilizing Inflight Dublin’s bespoke data analytics platform, IFD Insights™, where they will gain access to intuitive performance reports that will support the optimisation and expansion of their IFE service moving forward.

About ASKY:

ASKY, The Pan-African Airline, is a 100% privately owned airline created by regional banking institutions in Africa that includes The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), The West African Development Bank (BOAD) and ECOBANK Group (ETI) in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.

ASKY is a commercial company under private law and is managed by experienced African aviation professionals, with Ethiopian airlines as its strategic partner.

ASKY currently operates a fleet of ten aircraft: five (5) Boeing 737-800s and five (5) Boeing 737-700s, serving twenty-five (25) cities in twenty-two (22) countries within Africa.

ASKY’s focus is to develop a strong intra-Africa network that foster regional development, tourism, economic growth and regional integration as a major economic catalyst within the continent with its long-term goal of a sustainable business focused on profitability.

For more information, contact communication@flyasky.com, visit our website www.flyasky.com or our LinkedIn; Twitter Facebook and Instagram pages, @ASKY Airlines

About Inflight Dublin:

Inflight Dublin is a leading global provider of inflight entertainment (IFE) solutions with a 37-year history of supplying airlines with the latest Hollywood and international content, as well as wireless, digital, and design services. Everhub is Inflight Dublin’s touch-free, end-to-end wireless IFE solution consisting of Hardware, Software, Content and Ancillary Services to deliver a “one-stop-shop” for airlines to provide an engaging experience for their passengers, while also generating considerable revenues for the airline. With over 50 clients, including the flag carriers of 15 countries, Inflight Dublin’s content supply business is the market leader in Africa and Scandinavia, while also being dominant across Europe.

For more information, contact jane.boland@inflightdublin.com, visit our website www.inflightdublin.com or our LinkedIn and Twitter, @InflightDublin.

Inflight Dublin has been providing IFE content services to Sunclass Airlines since 2014, ranging from the latest Hollywood movies to promotional motion graphics.

Challenge

What was the requirement identified by Sunclass Airlines?

When Sunclass Airlines began to investigate wireless IFE options, they witnessed the growing popularity and many benefits it offers. Inflight Dublin advised on the Everhub™ solution which would align with their current offering of seatback content and provide a touch-free solution for passengers during a time when hygiene and safety is a top priority.

Solution

How we addressed Sunclass Airlines’ requirements

After receiving a demo of the solution, Sunclass Airlines were satisfied to proceed with a full deployment of Everhub™ across its A321 fleet. With tight deadlines to ensure a seamless entry to service, the solution had a complete turnaround of just 8 weeks from discussion to full installation.

Key Features of the solution:

• Hardware: Fully certified portable server with hot-swappable batteries and remote syncing and content update capabilities.
• Engineering: No STC required. Quick and easy deployment.
• Software: Complementing the portable server, the Everhub™ software platform features a fully customizable GUI tailored to Sunclass Airlines’s brand identity.
• Ancillary Revenue: Advertising for onboard snacks and duty-free
• Analytics: Inflight Dublin’s intuitive analytics platform, IFD Insights, was accessible to Sunclass Airlines to monitor most popular content watched by passengers and advertising performance.
• Content: The content package featured Hollywood blockbusters, TV shows and YouTube content, and Publications.
• Support: Inflight Dublin’s dedicated engineering and account management team were available at every step to assist with the installation and continued maintenance of the solution.

Outcome

The resulting benefits to Sunclass Airlines

Sunclass Airlines expanded their IFE offering from traditional overhead and seatback systems to include a touch-free option for passengers to continue enjoying content on board. Constant communication between Sunclass Airlines and Inflight Dublin’s account management and engineering teams was a key factor that led to the project’s success.

Inflight Dublin also assisted in providing instructional information and materials to help Sunclass Airlines promote the system on board and increase passenger uptake. The feedback from passengers using Everhub was very positive, with praise for the ease of use and connecting to the system being the most frequent response, as well as the great selection of content available.

Sunclass Airlines had a great uptake in passengers utilizing Everhub™ and impressive results for advertisements and IFE ratings:

Inflight Dublin has been providing IFE services to Condor since 2010, ranging from VOD and overhead content to design and marketing support.

When Condor identified the need for additional IFE services, Inflight Dublin was pleased to assist and provide a solution that worked best for the airline and its passengers.

Challenge

What was the requirement identified by Condor?

With new flights being launched to the Caribbean in October 2020, Condor sought a quick turnaround for a cost-effective IFE solution for its B767 aircraft. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, wireless IFE appealed to Condor as a touch-free solution to allow its passengers to continue enjoying IFE on board in the safest way possible.

Solution

How we addressed Condor’s requirements

Inflight Dublin offered Condor a trial of its wireless IFE solution, Everhub™, which was quickly deployed in 4 weeks.

Key Features

• Hardware: Fully certified portable server with hot-swappable batteries and remote syncing and content update capabilities
• Engineering: No STC required. Quick and easy deployment.
• Software: Complementing the portable server, the Everhub™ software platform features a fully customizable GUI tailored to Condor’s brand identity.
• Ancillary Revenue:  Advertising for onboard snacks and duty-free, as well as a SIXT car rentals branded car game were also included to generate ancillary revenue.

• Analytics: Inflight Dublin’s intuitive analytics platform, IFD Insights, was accessible to Condor to monitor survey results, most popular content watched by passengers and advertising performance.
• Content: The content package featured Hollywood blockbusters, TV shows and YouTube content, as well as Games and Publications. Condor’s duty-free onboard magazine ‘bordshop’ also featured in the catalogue.
• Support: Inflight Dublin’s dedicated engineering and account management team were available at every step to assist with the installation and continued maintenance of the solution.

Outcome

The resulting benefits to Condor

Everhub™ enabled Condor’s passengers to safely stream secure, DRM content directly to their devices on board.

The solution had excellent results in terms of passenger satisfaction & ancillary revenue opportunities for Condor.

Following on from a successful trial, Condor continues to utilize Everhub™ on their B767 aircraft with plans to expand the service offering in the near future.

For more information on the Everhub™ free trial, click here. 

Inflight Dublin has been selected by Cabo Verde Airlines to provide its end-to-end wireless Inflight Entertainment (IFE) solution, Everhub™.

Commencing in June, Inflight Dublin will equip two of TCV’s B757 aircraft with its DO-160G certified Everhub™ portable wireless server. The Hollywood-approved Everhub™ software platform features a brand-aligned Graphical User Interface (GUI) and interactive Moving Map. Curated from a broad catalogue, the content package consists of Hollywood blockbusters, popular TV shows, Publications and the revenue-generating games platform, Gladi8tor Gaming, through LXM.

Cabo Verde Airlines will also be utilizing Inflight Dublin’s bespoke data analytics platform, IFD Insights®, where they will gain access to intuitive performance reports to optimise services moving forward.

About Inflight Dublin

Inflight Dublin is a global provider of content and wireless inflight entertainment solutions. With over 37 years’ experience in the industry, Inflight Dublin provides a broad range of IFE services to over 50 airlines in 40 countries. Through its cost-effective Wireless IFE solution, Everhub™ and flexible content packages, Inflight Dublin provides a one-stop-shop for inflight entertainment that is accessible to every airline.

About Cabo Verde Airlines

Founded in 1958, Cabo Verde Airlines is the flag carrier of Cabo Verde with its hub in Sal, offering reliable and efficient service with a difference.

Inflight Dublin has been chosen by Nigeria’s foremost airline, Air Peace, to provide a trial of its Wireless IFE solution, Everhub™.

Beginning in May, Inflight Dublin will equip Air Peace’s brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft with the DO-160G certified Everhub™ Portable wireless server. The browser-based software platform features secure DRM streaming and a fully-customizable Graphical User Interface (GUI) to align with Air Peace’s brand guidelines. The content package consists of Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows, International content, documentaries, publications, and games from Inflight Dublin’s innovative gaming platform, Gladi8tor Gaming.

Photo: Embraer

Air Peace is a passenger and charter airline with a varied fleet of 28 aircraft (B777, B737, ERJ-145 and E195-E2) and currently services 16 local routes, 5 regional and 2 international destinations including Johannesburg and Dubai via Sharjah. The airline is reputed for its best-in-class flight services and strong commitment to passenger safety.

Inflight Dublin has been chosen by Norwegian regional airline, Widerøe, to provide a 6-month trial of its Wireless IFE solution, Everhub™.

Beginning in June, Inflight Dublin will equip three of Widerøe’s Embraer E2 aircraft with the DO-160G certified Everhub™ Portable wireless server. The Everhub™ software platform will be accessible to Widerøe’s passengers through Inflight Dublin’s web-based passenger application which features a brand-aligned Graphical User Interface (GUI) available in 11 languages. The content package consists of Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows, International content, documentaries, publications and games.

Widerøe is the largest regional airline operating in the Nordic countries, with a fleet of 45 aircraft flying to 41 destinations in Norway and 8 destinations in Europe.

“We are delighted to begin our partnership with Widerøe and to support them through the process of introducing wireless inflight entertainment on board. Wireless IFE is continually growing in popularity as a cost-effective way to offer inflight entertainment and generate revenue through ancillary services that enhance the in-flight experience for passengers. Therefore, we look forward to collaborating with Widerøe on this exciting project and to engage and delight its passengers”.

– Barry Flynn, Inflight Dublin’s CCO

Inflight Dublin has been chosen by Korean Air, the flag-carrier of South Korea, to provide a 6-month trial of its Wireless IFE solution, Everhub™.

Commencing in May, Inflight Dublin will equip Korean Air’s legacy fleet with the DO-160G certified Everhub™ Portable wireless server. The Everhub™ software platform will be accessible to Korean Air’s passengers through Inflight Dublin’s web-based passenger application which features a brand-aligned Graphical User Interface (GUI) available in up to 12 languages. The content package consists of Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows, selected International content, documentaries and games.

Korean Air is the largest airline in South Korea with a fleet of 100+ aircraft and flights to almost 150 international destinations.

Inflight Dublin has been chosen by GainJet – private aircraft charter operator – for the provision of its one-stop-shop wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) solution, Everhub™.

In July, Inflight Dublin equipped one of GainJet’s Boeing 757 aircraft with its next-generation Everhub™ Portable wireless server. The DO-160G certified hardware is complemented by the Everhub™ software platform which includes a streaming service and brand-aligned Graphical User Interface (GUI). The content package consists of Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV shows, Music, and Games, curated specifically for GainJet’s audience.

For easy set-up and calibration of content and services, GainJet will have access to Everhub’s cloud-hosted Control Centre. The Control Centre is also home to Inflight Dublin’s analytics tool, IFD Insights, which will provide informative performance reports related to Hardware, Software and Content usage.

GainJet is a leading private aircraft charter operator and management company, with bases in Greece, Ireland, the UK and Kuwait. They specialize in VIP aircraft with a fleet of executive airliners and ultra-long range business jets.

ARVR Innovate is an annual conference and expo which gives those in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) industries a platform to showcase the capabilities of these emerging technologies and the benefits they pose for businesses that want to gain a competitive edge in terms of productivity and/or customer engagement. 

The event is held in Dublin each year and is attended by an extensive variety of professionals ranging from investors and developers to entrepreneurs and innovators, all with a keen interest in the growing industry. 

Inflight Dublin has been branching out into the AR sector by developing an innovative AR platform which can provide enhanced auxiliary revenue options on board, alongside our routine high quality and up to date content. We have worked closely with Dr. Brian Vaughan, Senior Lecturer in Creative Digital Media at the Technology University Dublin (TUD), and his team to fully create and implement the software to be incorporated and offered to airlines within our Everhub wireless IFE platform.

The demo involved the user being able to overlay a commodity typically sold on board a commercial flight, such as a watch, in order to aid them in their purchasing decisions. This experience involves hovering a mobile or tablet device over the SMART icons to gain access to a range of services directly with their devices. Other elements of the on-board AR platform include Entertainment, Duty-free shopping, Digital magazines, Food and Beverages, and Destination services.

A key benefit of incorporating AR into the IFE system is the reduction in weight for aircrafts which in turn leads to a reduction in fuel costs. For example, United Airlines saved nearly $300,000 a year by reducing the weight of each copy of their magazine by 0.03kg (CBS News, 2018). Alongside cost-savings is the continual benefits of keeping up with trends in the industry in order to provide the greatest experience for passengers possible.

Source: ‘Airlines cut operating costs by helping planes lose weight’ – CBS News, 2018