IPEC 2005 will also host the inaugural Inflight Online Awards, launched to mark a momentous year that has seen the emergence of game-changing lightweight IFE solutions for the low-fare and regional sectors, the creation of two ventures to deliver onboard cellphone services, and the operational debut of inflight Internet connectivity for airline passengers.

To be presented alongside the well established Regional Airline World Awards at a gala dinner on the the evening of March 8, the Inflight Online Awards will recognise excellence in three categories:

* Airline IFE Service of the Year

* IFE Product of the Year

* Connectivity Provider of the Year

The winner in each category will be selected on the basis of a free vote by Inflight Online readers. To cast your vote, go to http://shephard.info/ifvote.htm . As a thank-you for voting, we will enter you in our prize draw to win a Creative Labs MP3 player combining hours of digital audio with an FM radio. Closing date for votes is February 11.