June 2005 – Jan 2003

JUNE 2005

Song Launches Record Label

Song, Delta Air Lines’ low-fare carrier, in May is launching Song Records in association

with Creative Branding (an entertainment strategic ventures company), Gary Stiffelman,

(a high-profile music attorney), and music label Artemis Records.

Connexion Unveils Real-Time TV Content

Connexion by Boeing announced the four channels of real-time television programming

it will offer when the service is introduced early this summer on select Singapore Airlines

flights.

WestJet Boeing Fleet Offers Real-Time TV Cabinwide

Canadian low- fare carrier WestJet has completed the installation of LiveTV equipment

providing up to 24 channels of Bell ExpressVu real-time television programming

cabinwide on its fleet of 39 Boeing 737-700 aircraft.

Pacific Blue & Jetstar Launch Digeplayer

Pacific Blue (Virgin Atlantic’s New Zealand-based low fare carrier) and Jetstar (Qantas

Airways’ low cost domestic airline) in May introduced the Wencor digEplayer hand-held

digital AVOD device, providing a selection of movies, children’s favorites, recent

television programs, and music videos.

IFE Important To Biz Travelers According To Recent Study

Inflight entertainment and communication are “extremely or very desirable” attributes to

business travelers when selecting an airline according to the recently-released Yesawich,

Pepperdine, Brown & Russell 2005 National Business Travel Monitor™.

MAY 2005

Connexion Marks One-Year Anniversary On Lufthansa

To commemorate its one-year in-service anniversary on Lufthansa German Airlines,

Connexion by Boeing will provide one week of free Internet access on all equipped

Lufthansa flights during the week of May 17-23.

Delta Beta Finds Cable Lighter Than Wireless

Delta Beta In-Flight will use Tensolite’s light- weight Netflight® network cables in its

IFE systems, according to Henry DeBey, Delta Beta President and CEO. Tensolite, a

Carlisle company with offices around the world, designs and manufactures highperformance

wire and cable and connectors.

First BGAN Voice Call Over Inmarsat Connected

The first BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) voice call over the new Inmarsat-4

satellite was made on 28 April using a prototype terminal of Nera, a Norwegian

manufacturer.

Independence Air Offers digEplayer™

Independence Air beginning this month is offering the Wencor/APS digEplayer™ handheld

AVOD system on all US transcontinental flights between Washington Dulles and

the West Coast.

Formation & IMS Partner For Terminal Data Loader

Formation, Inc. and IMS Inflight have partnered to deliver the Terminal Data Loader

(TDL) developed by IMS to American Airlines and Virgin America, the first airlines to

adopt this technology.

ANA Receives First 777 With Production-Line Connexion

All Nippon Airways (ANA) on 5 May took delivery of its second Boeing 777-300ER

(Extended Range) aircraft equipped with the Connexion by Boeing inflight high-speed

connectivity system, the first of its aircraft with the system installed on the production

line.

Flight Attendant Assn/Consumers League Sponsor

Poll that Shows Pax Support Inflight Ban on Cell Phones

Sixty-three percent of air travelers support the ban on cellular telephone use inflight,

according to a poll sponsored by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA and the

National Consumers League.

Virgin Blue To Offer LiveTV

Australian low-fare carrier Virgin Blue in third quarter of this year will offer 24 channels

of inflight satellite television across its fleet of 51 Boeing 737 aircraft via LiveTV, LLC.

Ryanair Discontinues digEplayer™ Test

Ryanair in April ended inflight trials of the Wencor/APS digEplayer™ handheld AVOD

system, citing poor passenger uptake that failed to produce expected revenue generation.

Icelandair Selects digEplayer™

Icelandair beginning 18 May will offer the Wencor/APS digEplayer™ handheld AVOD

system on its Boeing B767 and B757 aircraft. The players will be offered free in business

class and will rent for US$15.00 in economy.

Thai Launches Non-Stop Bangkok-NY With AVOD

Thai Airways International on 1 May will launch non-stop Bangkok-to-New York flights

on Airbus A340-500 aircraft featuring AVOD capability cabinwide.

Etihad Chooses Thales TopSeries™ IFE System

Etihad Airways will install Thales’ TopSeries™ AVOD IFE system cabinwide on five

Boeing B777, 14 Airbus A330, eight A340, and four A380 aircraft.

Kingfisher Takes Delivery Of A320

Kingfisher Airlines, the new low- fare domestic India carrier, on 25 April took delivery of

its first aircraft, an Airbus A320 equipped with personal video screens at every seat. The

airline is scheduled to launch 9 May.

Jazeera Airways Selects Rockwell IFE

Jazeera Airways, a Kuwait-based privately-owned airline to begin operation in October,

will install Rockwell Collins’ PAVES® (Programmable Audio Video Entertainment

System) IFE system on four new Airbus A320 aircraft.

April 2005

Panasonic Avionics Intros Portable IFE Player

Panasonic Avionics Corporation will launch the first in a “family” of Portable Media

Players (PMPs) in the latter half of 2005.

Delta Beta Offers Airlines Guaranteed Revenue from Inflight E-Commerce System

Delta Beta is launching JetStream, an inflight e-commerce service, and offering to pay

airlines a guaranteed rental fee to trial the service on their installed IFE systems.

Iberia To Launch First Swift64 Service

Iberia Lineas Aereas de España soon will be the first airline to introduce Inmarsat’s

Swift64 (64kbit/s) satellite data service (delivered by ARINC Inc.) in commercial

operation.

Wencor Launches Embedded IFE System

Wencor this month launched the digEsystem™, an embedded version of the digEplayer

hand-held AVOD device. The company unveiled a prototype of the system at the WAEA

25th Annual Conference & Exhibition 21-24 September 2004 in Seattle.

Virgin America Commits To IMS Data Loader

Virgin America has selected IMS Inflight’s terminal data loader (TDL), providing

onboard content loading and wireless gate communications.

Jetstar And Pacific Blue Offer digEplayer

Pacific Blue (Virgin Atlantic’s New Zealand-based low fare carrier) and Jetstar (Qantas

Airways’ low cost domestic airline) will offer the Wencor digEplayer hand-held digital

AVOD device, providing a selection of movies, children’s favorites, recent television

programs, and music videos.

Jet Airways And Harmony Airways Offer Pea; Valuair Tests Device

India-based Jet Airways and Canadian carrier Harmony Airways will offer IMS Inflight’s

personal entertainment appliance (Pea), hand-held AVOD system, according to Alan

Pellegrini, IMS CEO.

Freedom Air Tests Hand-Held DVD Players

Freedom Air, New Zealand based low- fare carrier, beginning 7 April is testing renting

hand-held DVD players and films from Blockbuster video rental company on flights to

and from Auckland.

OnAir Partners With Airbus Kid-Systeme To Develop Inflight Cell Phone System

OnAir has chosen Airbus’ wholly-owned subsidiary KID-Systeme to design, develop and

certify a system that will allow passengers to use their personal mobile phones inflight.

ARINC/ Telenor Unveil New AeroMobile™ Brand, Partners

ARINC Inc. and Telenor, partnering to offer a service that will let passengers use their

personal mobile phones inflight, on 5 April branded their service AeroMobile™. They

also named two partners ip.access™ and VT Miltope.

SAS To Launch New Seats With AVOD In 2006

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) in early 2006 will launch new lie-flat seats in

business class on A340 and A330 aircraft. The seats will include an AVOD IFE system

with a 10.4-inch personal video monitor.

Gulf Air Launches Refurbished A330 With Panasonic IFE System

Gulf Air on 28 March launched its upgraded First and Business Class cabins installed

with the Panasonic 2000E IFE system on the first of six Airbus A330 aircraft. The

upgrade of all six aircraft is expected to be completed in July 2005 and cost US$10

million.

Air Canada Adds Premium Economy Class With IFE

Air Canada this month is introducing a premium economy class, named Club Class

International on two Boeing 767-300 and 10 B767-200 that will operate internationally.

Lufthansa Offers Connexion to 50% of US Gateways

Lufthansa German Airlines said it will soon offer FlyNet™, which includes real-time

broadband connectivity via the Connexion by Boeing service, on flights to half of its

North American gateways.

Air France & Malaysia Airlines Choose Thales IFE System for A380s

Air France and Malaysia Airlines have selected the Thales TopSeries™ i-5000 AVOD

IFE system, which also features a broadband gigabit Ethernet network, for installation on

their Airbus A380 aircraft on order.

Saudi Arabian Selects ASI for Inflight Connectivity

Saudi Arabian Airlines has chosen the ASiQnet inflight broadband e- mail, Internet, and

SMS system developed by ASiQ Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of ASI

Entertainment Inc.). Details of the contract and installation will be announced shortly

according to Ron Chapman ASI’s CEO.

AA Launch Customer for IMS Onboard Terminal Data Loader

American Airlines is the launch customer for IMS Inflight’s terminal data loader (TDL),

providing onboard content loading and wireless gate communications.

Matsushita Avionics Changes Name

Matsushita Avionics Systems Corp. on 1 April will be renamed Panasonic Avionics

Corp. as part of an over-all name change by umbrella company Matsushita Electric Corp.

of America.

CanJet Offers digEplayer

CanJet Airlines, a low- fare carrier based in Nova Scotia, on 25 March introduced the

digEplayer™ handheld digital AVOD system (developed by APS and e.Digital

Corporation).

AirCell To Demo Inflight Broadband & Wi-Fi Cabin

AirCell in July will begin inflight demonstrations using a prototype of the AirCell

Broadband System that allows airline passengers to use their personal mobile phones and

other wireless devices inflight. The AirCell system uses a dedicated terrestrial broadband

air-to-ground link.

ARINC Demos Inflight Cell Phone Solution at Opening of New Office

ARINC in conjunction with the opening of its new UK facility on 22 March

demonstrated its Mobile Connectivity system that will let passengers use their personal

cell phones and wireless devices inflight.

Emirates Receives B777-300ER With ice IFE

Emirates last week took delivery of the first of its 30 new Boeing 777-300ER (Extended

Range) aircraft equipped cabinwide with i c e, the airline’s Information, Communication,

and Entertainment services.

El Al Re-brands New IFE

El Al Israel Airlines in June will introduce newly branded IFE options on all routes

between Israel and the US.

Malaysia Officially Launches Reconfigured Aircraft with AVOD

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 22 March officially

launched “Malaysia Airlines: An Experience Redefined,” a comprehensive aircraft cabin

upgrade of 17 Boeing 777-200 and 17 Boeing 747-400 aircraft, which began in

December 2004.

UAL Offers p.s. Premium Service Coast-to-Coast

United Airlines in March announced that premium domestic service “p.s.” (SM) is now

available on all of its transcontinental, non-stop flights between New York and

California.

March 2005

VARIG Phases in Hand-Held Pea AVOD System

VARIG Brazilian Airlines on 8 March launched the first phase of its roll-out of IMS

Inflight’s Pea (personal entertainment appliance) hand-held AVOD system.

SIA Launches Connexion Service

Singapore Airlines (SIA) on 7 March launched the Connexion by Boeing inflight highspeed

connectivity service on its daily Singapore-London route. SIA will introduce the

service progressively on other long-haul flights.

Virgin America Selects Under-Floor IFE System

Virgin America, the new US low-cost airline that plans to begin operation this year, has

selected the Inflight Canada iCACHE under- floor IFE installation system.

KLM Pax Send Messages With OnAir

The send and receive e-mail and text messaging capability KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

will offer inflight beginning mid-March will use OnAir technology via the Matsushita

Avionics Systems Corporation (to be re-named Panasonic Avionics Corp. 1 April) 3000i

AVOD platform.

Delta Beta Offers Touch-Screen Messaging

Delta Beta has integrated its Series 9000 IFE system with the Sagem Avionics RCOM-

100 satellite transceiver to allow passengers to send and receive e-mails and short

messaging service (SMS) messages inflight using the system’s in-seat monitor.

Inmarsat Launches Satellite For Global Broadband

Inmarsat on 11 March launched its first Inmarsat-4 satellite, the first of two planned to be

launched in 2005, to deliver the company’s Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN)

next-generation mobile satellite communications service.

Air France Orders Four More B777-300ERs

Air France recently ordered four additional Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with the

Rockwell Collins Enhanced Total Entertainment System (eTES), with delivery to begin

in April 2006.

Jazz Gets First AVOD-Equipped RJ Aircraft in May

Jazz, part of the Air Canada “family” will take delivery of its new Bo mbadier CRJ 705

aircraft in May, the first Air Canada aircraft equipped with the new AVOD system in

both classes of service. The IFE vendor will be released at a later date.

El Al To Offer Connexion Service

El Al Israel Airlines will install the Connexio n by Boeing real-time broadband

connectivity service on its long-haul fleet beginning in the second half of 2005.

Installations are expected to be complete by 2007.

Verizon to Phase-Out JetConnect E-mail/SMS Service

Verizon Airfone by July 2005 will phase out the JetConnect Service, currently providing

e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging capability on Continental Airlines, United

Airlines, and US Airways.

Midwest To Offer digEplayer

Midwest Airlines by early April will offer the digEplayer™ handheld AVOD system on

all Saver Service flights and select Signature Service flights of more than 2.5 hours.

ANZ Adds New Class of Service

Air New Zealand has added Pacific Premium Economy Class to its Business Premier and

Pacific Econo my classes offered with the airline’s retrofit of Boeing 747-400 and eight

new Boeing 777-200 aircraft this year.

First Choice Airways Intros AVOD Via MAS IFE System

First Choice Airways, a charter carrier based at Manchester Airport, in May will launch

the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) eFX IFE system in both classes of

service (Star Class and Star Class Premier) on its Boeing 767 fleet.

Song Features Oscar-Nominated Films in March

Song this month is offering passengers 10 pay-per-view films that include the current

Oscar contenders Sideways, Ray, Being Julia, Closer, and Finding Neverland.

February 2005

OnAir As Standard Option on New Airbus Aircraft

OnAir, the joint venture of Airbus, SITA, and Tenzing Communications, will provide

inflight connectivity as a standard option on all new Airbus aircraft, including the A380,

the company announced on 15 February.

AirTran Launches Satellite Radio

AirTran Airways on 8 February celebrated the official roll-out of its new XM Satellite

Radio service onboard.

ARINC/Telenor Sign With Altobridge For GSM Connectivity

ARINC, Inc. and Telenor signed a technology contract with Altobridge Ltd., securing

what they call “a major element” of their GSM (global system for mobile) connectivity

solution for the use of personal cellular phones inflight.

Astronics Acquires General Dynamics IFE

Astronics Corporation, a leader in advanced, high performance lighting and electronics

systems for the global aerospace and defense industry, has acquired substantially all the

assets of Airborne Electronic Systems (AES), the subsidiary of General Dynamics

dealing with IFE products.

Ryanair “Disappointed” by IFE Trial

Ryanair’s initial inflight trial of the APS digEplayer™ hand-held AVOD system has been

“disappointing,” according to the airline and unless there is a significant improvement in

customer usage, plans to roll out the system across the fleet will be scrapped.

Gallup Poll Shows Pax Oppose Lifting Cell-Phone Ban

Passengers do not want airlines to lift the ban on personal cell-phone use inflight

according to a Gallup poll conducted 7-9 January.

Lion Air To Install SkyWay IFE System

IBISES International has chosen the SkyWay Communications Media Server II and dropdown

display screens for installation on five MD-80 aircraft for Jakarta-based Lion Air.

Lion Air is the first international carrier to install the system.

SAS Dedicates ‘Connexion’ Aircraft to Seattle/Asia Routes

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) this week began flying dedicated aircraft equipped

with the Connexion by Boeing (SM) wireless real- time inflight connectivity service on

flights between Seattle, Washington and Copenhagen, Denmark and Asia and

Copenhagen, according to Terrance Scott, Director of Communications for Connexion.

Airbus A380 Unveiled

Airbus unveiled its new A380 super-jumbo aircraft in Toulouse, France on 18 January.

Southwest Teams with Movielink to Offer Laptop “Film Downloads” To Pax

Southwest Airlines and Movielink, the broadband video-on-demand service offering

movies for legal download, on 25 January launched a co-branded film downloading

service exclusively for Southwest customers.

KLM Intros SMS Inflight

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer inflight send and receive e- mail and text messaging

capability cabinwide beginning mid-February on its Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with

the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) System 3000i AVOD platform.

Stellar & InterAct Merge

To Form Full-Service IFE Provider

Stellar Inflight and InterAct Network Inc. have merged to form StellarInteract, a fullservice

IFE provider combining Stellar Inflight’s expertise in audio programming and

custom productions with InterAct Network’s specialization in innovative video

programming concepts.

January 2005

FCC Relaxes Policy on Inflight Cell Phone Use

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at a 15 December meeting issued a

decision to consider relaxing its current ban on the use of cellular telephone on airborne

aircraft.

FCC To Auction Air-to-Ground High-Speed Spectrum

The US FCC at its 15 December meeting adopted what it calls a “flexible approach” for

auctioning licenses for the four MHz of spectrum in the 800 MHz band currently

dedicated to commercial air-to-ground (ATG) service.

Cathay Offers CABLE TV News

Cathay Pacific Airways on 1 January added Hong Kong Cable Television Limited

(CABLE TV) News to the News and Sport channel of its Studio CX IFE system.

JetBlue Calms Pax with Color

Beginning this month, JetBlue customers on select flights can tune into a free dedicated

digital video channel featuring Colorcalm™ “Skies,” the first in a series of calming color

programming.

December 2004

China Airlines to Install Connexion High-Speed Service

China Airlines (CAL) will begin installation of Connexion by Boeing’s real-time, highspeed

inflight connectivity service on the airline’s long-haul fleet of Boeing B747-400

aircraft in the second quarter of 2005.

Thales and Tenzing Sign MOU for Connectivity Services

Thales and Tenzing Communications Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) that will integrate Tenzing’s low-speed proxy services (Tenzing’s existing e-mail

and messaging service) and high-speed Internet services (to be introduced in 2005) to

Thales’ TopSeries IFE platform.

Delta Beta Intros Solid-State AVOD System

Delta Beta In-Flight, Inc. in November introduced its new 9000Si series fully solid-state

AVOD IFE system.

ASI Releases Connectivity System

ASI Entertainment, Inc. this week released ASiQnet, its low-cost airborne connectivity

system that provides e-mail and Internet access inflight via the certified global Inmarsat

network.

Turkish Airlines Offers MAS AVOD

Turkish Airlines is receiving five new Airbus A330 aircraft and retrofitting seven A340s

with the Matsushita Avionics Systems 3000i AVOD platform cabinwide. Lie- flat seats

will be installed in business class on the aircraft.

SilkAir to Offer digEplayer

SilkAir, Singapore Airlines’ regional carrier, and APS have signed a Memorandum of

Understanding (MOU) to provide the digEplayer 5500TM handheld AVOD player for

selected SilkAir flights beginning in January 2005.

Jetstar Asia Considers Pay-Per-Use IFE

Jetstar Asia, an international regional extension of Jetstar, the low-cost carrier launched

by Qantas this year, is considering introduc ing IFE on a pay-per-use basis, according to

COO Con Korfiatis.

JAL & SAS LAUNCH CONNEXION SERVICE INFLIGHT

Japan Airlines (JAL) on 9 December launched the Connexion by Boeing real- time, highspeed

connectivity service on flights between Tokyo and London.

Song Unveils New IFE On First International Route

Song, Delta Air Lines’ one-class low- fare carrier, 1 December unveiled its audio/video

on demand (AVOD) IFE capability when it launched its first international route between

New York and Nassau, Bahamas.

AA Raises Headset Fee

American Airlines on 1 December increased the price of headsets from US$2.00 to

US$5.00 to off-set expenses and increase revenue, according to an airline spokesperson.

SIA Selects Connexion With Broadcast TV

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Connexion by Boeing have signed a definitive agreement

for the installation of Connexion’s high-speed inflight connectivity service on the

carrier’s long-haul fleet.

Qantas Launches Shanghai Flights With eTES

Qantas Airways on 3 December launched non-stop flights between Australia and

Shanghai, flying new two-class Airbus A330-300 aircraft equipped with the Rockwell

Collins eTES™ (Enhanced Total Entertainment System).

KLM To Offer Messaging Services Via MAS Systems 3000i

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer inflight send and receive e- mail and text messaging

capability via the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) System 3000i AVOD

platform installed cabinwide on all Boeing B777 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The service

will be available on the B777s beginning in early 2005 and on the airline’s new A330s

beginning in August 2005.

Matsushita Avionics To Change Name

On 1 April, Matsushita Avionics Systems Corp. will be renamed Panasonic Avionics

Corp. as part of an over-all name change by umbrella company Matsushita Electric Corp.

of America. The name change is being made to give the company a more recognizable

association to the brand name of many of its products.

TED Evaluating ‘Portable IFE’ Trial Results

Ted, United Airlines’ low- fare carrier, in association with InMotion Pictures, an airport

DVD-rental company, from 15 October to 15 November tested renting portable DVD

players to passengers on flights between Denver, CO and Orlando, FL. The airline is

reviewing continuing the test, according to Dan Callahan, UAL’s Manager, Inflight

Entertainment Planning and Design.

AirTran To Re-Launch Inflight Magazine

AirTran Airways has chosen Ink Publishing of London to produce the airline’s inflight

magazine, which will re- launch as Go in February 2005. Go will be published every two

months until August when it will be distributed monthly.

Thales Demos TopSeries AVOD Systems At Airbus Hamburg Lab

Thales has successfully demonstrated its TopSeries i-5000 AVOD system to Airbus

A380 program leaders at the airframer’s Hamburg test lab.

FCC Addresses Airline -Related Issues at Open Meeting

The US Federal Communications Commission on 15 December held an open meeting

during which it addressed several issues of importance to the airline industry.

November 2004

SIA To Launch Connexion’s Live TV

Singapore Airlines will be the launch customer for Connexion by Boeing’s live television

offering probably in May 2005, according to Stan Deal, Connexion’s Director of

Commercial Services.

Air Canada To Offer AVOD Cabinwide, Considering Broadband

Air Canada on 19 October announced it will install a new IFE system providing AVOD

capability to passengers cabinwide on both North American and international flights.

Malaysia Launches Reconfigured Aircraft with MAS 3000

Malaysia Airlines in December will begin operations of the first of its 17 reconfigured

Boeing 777-200 aircraft equipped with the Matsushita Avionics System (MAS)

System3000 AVOD platform throughout the aircraft.

Monarch Airlines to Offer digEplayer

UK-based leisure carrier Monarch Airlines beginning 1 November will offer APS’

digEplayer™ hand-held AVOD system in premium class on medium and long-haul

flights.

North American Airlines to Offer digEplayer

North American Airlines (NAA), a US-based low-fare carrier that has been operating

since 1990, will offer APS’ digEplayer™ on select flights to Hawaii beginning 4

November.

Air Arabia Receives A320 Equipped With MAS IFE System

Air Arabia, United Arab Emirates-based low- fare carrier, has taken delivery of a new

Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with the Matsushita Avionics System (MAS) IFE system.

Qantas Intros Children’s Entertainment

Qantas Airways has introduced a variety of children’s products and services onboard to

help make traveling easier and more enjoyable for families.

Thales Ships TopSeries to Airbus

Thales will ship its TopSeries i-5000 IFE system to Airbus for installation on the OEM’s

first A380 test flight aircraft. Installation will be completed by July 2005.

Wencor Acquires APS

Wencor, a Utah-based distributor of aircraft products and parts, has acquired APS,

supplier of the digEplayer portable AVOD system, in late October for an undisclosed

price.

Virgin Blue To Intro Satellite TV Inflight

Virgin Blue, a low- fare carrier based in Australia, has joined forces with Australian

subscription television providers FOXTEL and AUSTAR and US-based LiveTV to

introduce satellite television onboard by mid 2005.

ANZ Tests Portable DVD Players

Air New Zealand beginning 7 November began testing hand-held portable DVD players

in addition to existing IFE on flights between Melbourne and Auckland.

UAL Offers Hand-Held DVD Players in Premium Service “p.s.” on Transcon

Flights

United Airlines on 29 October launched premium domestic service, “p.s.”, providing

hand-held DVD players to premium class passengers and more room throughout the

cabin on Boeing 757 aircraft flying US transcontinental routes.

Qatar Gets New A330-300 with MAS 3000i AVOD System

Qatar Airways in October received its first of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft equipped with

the Matsushita Avionic System (MAS) 3000i AVOD IFE system cabinwide.

Ryanair Explores Adding Gaming

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said he plans to introduce inflight gaming

options by summer of 2005.

Royal Brunei Intros Service to Sydney with AVOD

Royal Brunei Airlines on 31 October introduced its first service to Sydney, Australia,

flying the airline’s newly refitted Boeing B767-300 aircraft. The aircraft is equipped with

the Thales TopSeries i-4000 audio/video on-demand (AVOD) system.

Connexion To Use Teleglobe for Pacific Coverage

Connexion by Boeing will use Teleglobe International Holdings Ltd. ground station

services to provide satellite uplink and downlink to aircraft enabling Connexion’s highspeed

Internet access inflight throughout the Pacific region. The ground station services

are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2005.

Miltope and Colubris Intro 54 Mbps Wi-Fi Capability

VT Miltope and Colubris Networks jointly have developed a 54 Mbps Wi-Fi (wireless)

device that provides high-speed, secure, wireless network connectivity inflight on

commercial aircraft worldwide.

SkyWay Selects Cisco Wireless LAN/VoIP

SkyWay Communications Holding Corp. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, SkyWay

Aircraft Inc., have selected Cisco Systems Inc. to provide its Cisco Aironet wireless local

area network (LAN) Access Points for implementation of SkyWay`s inflight wireless

communications.

October 2004

AA Tests PEA

American Airlines in November will begin a three-month test of Innovative Media

Solutions’ (IMS’) Portable Entertainment Appliance (PEA) hand-held AVOD system.

Connexion to Offer Broadcast TV Mid 2005

Connexion by Boeing confirmed they intend to offer four channels of broadcast

television programming in mid 2005.

Ted Teams with InMotion to Test DVD Rental

Ted, United Airlines’ low- fare carrier, from 15 October to 15 November will rent

portable DVD players on flights between Denver, Colorado and Orlando, Florida.

Airbus Tests Cell Phone s Inflight

Airbus in September successfully completed an inflight trial of GSM mobile phone usage

for both voice communications and text messaging. The tests were conducted onboard an

A320 aircraft flying above Toulouse, France.

ANA Selects Rockwell PAVES System

ANA (All Nippon Airways) has selected Rockwell Collins’ PAVES™ IFE system for

installation on four Boeing 737 aircraft with the potential for 41 additional orders.

Delivery is scheduled to begin in October 2005.

ARINC, Inc. & Telenor Demo Inflight GSM Phone Solution

The ARINC/Telenor Mobile Connectivity system, which uses existing Inmarsat satellite

equipment currently installed on most long- haul aircraft and a picocell system, is

expected to be priced well under US$100,000 per aircraft. Charges to passengers are

expected to be similar to international roaming charges, about US$3.50 per minute for

voice calls and US$1.00 per text message. Passengers will be billed through their existing

cellular phone account.

Company Formed by SITA, Airbus, and Tenzing Named OnAir

OnAir will be the brand name of the range of passenger communications services to be

launched by the new company formed by SITA, Inc., Airbus, and Tenzing. OnAir will

offer both voice and data cabin connectivity services worldwide for both long- and shorthaul

fleets. From the outset, OnAir will offer in-seat telephony allowing e-mail, SMS

(short messaging service), and text messaging from passengers` laptops. In 2005, OnAir

will include access to corporate virtual private networks (VPNs) and Internet browsing

capabilities. Mobile telephony, which will let passengers use their own cellular phones to

send and receive calls and text messages, is expected in 2006.

ASI Entertainment Completes Flight Testing

ASI Entertainment in September successfully completed flight testing of its inflight

connectivity solution onboard Saudi Arabian Airlines. ASI is in negotiations with the

airline to equip their international fleet.

ARINC, Inc. Demos SkyLink

ARINC, Inc. demonstrated its Commercial SKYLink™ broadband solution with a live

Ku-band satellite link that provides a range of passenger applications and 802.11b/g

wireless Internet access. SKYLink™ also delivers applications for the electronic cockpit.

Commercial SKYLink™ will offer 5 Mbps to the aircraft and 256 Kbps off-aircraft.

SKYLink satellite coverage will go live over North America in April 2005. Coverage

expansion is planned in 2005 to include airlines` North Atlantic routes, Europe, and the

Middle East.

Row 44 To Offer Broadband Connectivity in North America

Row 44, in an agreement with Hughes Network Systems, will offer DIRECWAY

broadband satellite connectivity to North American commercial and business aircraft.

Row 44 will provide up to 30 Mbps via its patented system that includes a lightweight

low-profile radome and antenna that is only three inches thick, and a self-contained

positioning and attitude reference platform. The system supports both wired and wireless

(Wi-Fi 802.11) installations and is fully ITU compliant. System testing is targeted for

early 2005.

AirTV Signs Satellite Launch Agreement

AirTV signed a launch service agreement with Arianespace to orbit its first broadband

spacecraft, which the AirTV system will use to provide 60+ channels of live television

(in multiple languages) and 40 Mbps of Internet, e- mail, and data services to aircraft. The

AirTV1 satellite, which will initiate AirTV`s commercial operations for airlines flying

between the US, Europe, and the Middle East, will be orbited in 2007 and is to be

positioned over the North Atlantic. Additional spacecraft will be launched to provide

global coverage.

ARINC & IMS Partner To Deliver Internet Via PEA

ARINC, Inc. has partnered with IMS to deliver broadband Internet via the IMS PEA™

laptop personal entertainment appliance. The PEA, which is a handheld device preloaded

with movies, games and television content, is configured with 802.11 capability

and a keyboard to deliver SKYLink™ wireless Internet service onboard aircraft.

JetBlue Adds Television Channels

JetBlue Airways has expanded its offerings to 36 channels of digital DIRECTV®

programming broadcast in real- time to every seat and free of charge for all customers.

The airline also announced plans to add feature films and satellite audio IFE options in

the future.

Virgin To Offer GD`s YES!

Virgin Atlantic Airways will offer the General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

YES! Solo handheld AVOD system onboard Boeing 747-400 aircraft beginning this

month.

KLM, Ryanair & Aeroflot to Offer digEplayer™

Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Aeroflot will offer the APS digEplayer550™

hand-held AVOD entertainment unit to passengers. The digEplayer™ can be

programmed with more than 64 movies, as well as television shows, cartoons, and music

selections.

Asiana Chooses SITA SMS Service

Asiana Airlines has chosen SITA`s AIRCOM short messaging service (SMS) that allows

passengers to send and receive text messages and e- mails inflight from their IFE screens.

The service will be installed on the airline`s Boeing 777-200 fleet.

Malaysia Airlines To Offer SMS

Malaysia Airlines will equip 17 Boeing 747-400 and 15 B777-200 aircraft with SITA`s

AIRCOM short messaging service (SMS), allowing passengers to send and receive text

messages and short e-mails inflight.

Lumexis Demos Fiber Optic Network

Lumexis Corporation demonstrated its NexGen2™ fiber optic network that eliminates the

under-seat electronics box for IFE systems.

Installed Version of digEplayer

e.Digital & APS unveiled a working prototype of an installed version of APS`

digEplayer™. The new installed IFE system is an independent AVOD system that is not

dependent on a central server.

MAS To Install eFX on Independence Air

MAS (Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation) will install its eFX system on

Independence Air`s new fleet of Airbus 319 aircraft. eFX will offer passengers

throughout the cabin 24 channels of digital, broadcast satellite television, digital video

and audio programming, MAS` iXplor moving map, and other premium applications. The

first installation is set for the end of this year.

Connexion & NTT DoCoMo Launch Inflight Roaming Service

Connexion by Boeing and NTT DoCoMo, Inc. on 22 October will launch a roaming

service to enable users of NTT DoCoMo’s Mzone™ wireless LAN service to connect to

the Connexion inflight high-speed Internet service.

Cathay Expands Inflight Shopping

Cathay Pacific on 4 October unveiled a record 174 items available for sale in the latest

October-December issue of Shop, the airlines inflight shopping magazine.

September 2004

Thales Demos TopSeries i-5000

Thales on 14 September demonstrated its TopSeries i-5000 IFE system in a 555-seat

configuration at its Irvine, California facility, the world’s largest A380 IFE engineering

test lab.

SAA Completes Upgrade on A340s

South African Airways has completed the upgrade of its Premium Business Class on its

A340-600 and A340-300 aircraft flying between South Africa and the US.

Northwest Launches A330 to Japan

Northwest Airlines flew a new Airbus A330-200 aircraft equipped with Matsushita

Avionics Systems’ (MAS) System 3000i when it launched its first flight between the

West Coast of the US [Portland, Oregon] and Tokyo earlier this month.

Finnair To Renew IFE on MD-11,

Finnair in 2005 will install new IFE video monitors and lie- flat seats in business class on

six Boeing MD-11 aircraft that fly intercontinental routes.

SAA Selects Rockwell IFE System

South African Airways (SAA) has taken delivery of the first two of 11 Airbus A319s

installed with the Rockwell Collins Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System

(PAVES™).

Cathay Pacific Offers Nintendo Games Onboard

Cathay Pacific Airways added 31 popular Nintendo® games to its StudioCX IFE offerings

beginning 1 September.

bmi Pax Are Booked

bmi and Random House Audio have joined forces to offer passengers on transatlantic

flights “Booked Up With Random House,” a spoken-word audio channel.

Gulf Air Upgrades Premium Classes

Gulf Air will invest US$10 million to upgrade its first and business class seats and IFE

across its A330 fleet.

Asiana Chooses Connexion by Boeing

Asiana Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent to install Connexion by Boeing’s high-speed

inflight connectivity service onboard its long-haul fleet. The first installation is scheduled

to begin with Asiana’s new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft targeted for delivery in July 2005,

with service beginning shortly after that.

Connexion & iPass Expand Wi-Fi In The Sky

An agreement between Connexion by Boeing and iPass Inc. will provide access to

Connexion by Boeing’s secure inflight wireless Internet connectivity through the iPass

Global Broadband Roaming (GBR) network.

General Dynamics Ups AC Power

General Dynamics is offering “FUSION,” a next-generation in-seat power supply that

provides up to 225 watts of 110 VAC power.

India Brewery Plans to Launch Low Fare Airline With IFE

United Breweries (UB) Group of India in January 2005 plans to launch a budget airline

offering AVOD throughout the one-class “Funliner” cabin configuration.

UAL & Starbucks Cooperate on Ray Charles Tribute

An inflight audio and video tribute to Ray Charles marks the first collaboration under a

new three-year supply and cooperative marketing agreement between United Airlines and

Starbucks Coffee Company. The agreement is an extension of their on- going relationship.

August 2004

Airbus, SITA, & Tenzing Form New Company

Airbus, SITA, Inc., and Tenzing Communications announced they will form a new

company to provide services that will allow passengers on both Airbus and Boeing

aircraft to communicate inflight via their personal mobile phones, laptops, and personal

digital assistants (PDAs). SITA will be the majority shareholder of the new company.

Emirates Launches Wi-Fi Onboard

Emirates on 1 July launched onboard wireless (Wi-Fi) hot spots on its new A340-500

aircraft, allowing passengers cabin-wide with 802.11b-enabled laptops to access their

regular e- mail accounts while inflight. Tenzing Communications Inc. software powers the

service and networking connectivity.

AA/QUALCOMM Demo Inflight Cell Phone Use

As reported in the 16 July issue of WIN, American Airlines and QUALCOMM

Incorporated on 15 July conducted a proof of concept flight demonstrating their solution

to allow passengers to use their personal cell phones inflight to make voice calls and send

and receive text messages.

Emirates Selects MAS As Sole IFE System Supplier

Emirates has signed an agreement with Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS)

that makes MAS the sole supplier of IFE systems to Emirates’ fleet, which will total 169

aircraft by 2012.

General Dynamics Develops Handheld Yes! IFE System

General Dynamics (GD) has developed YES! Solo, a handheld version of their YES! inseat

IFE system.

Hawaiian Airlines Commits to digEplayer

Hawaiian Airlines has committed to purchase 1,500 digEplayers from APS and beginning

this month will offer the players on transpacific flights. digEplayers will be offered free

in first class and for a US$10.00 rental fee in coach class.

Boeing Selects Thales Power

Boeing has selected Thales to supply the electrical power conversion system (PCS) for

the 7E7 Dreamliner, which is expected to go into production in 2006.

Connexion Signs Siemens as First Global Corporate Customer

Connexion by Boeing has signed Siemens AG, one of the world’s largest global

electronics and engineering companies, as its first global customer for real-time, highspeed

inflight connectivity service.

Emirates Chooses B/E Aerospace for First Class Cabins

Emirates has chosen B/E Aerospace, Inc. to design, manufacture, and deliver First Class

Suites for 31 A380-800 aircraft on order to be designed in a three-class configuration.

Emirates has ordered a total of 43 of the new aircraft.

ASI Offers Free E-Mail Access Inflight

ASI Entertainment in fourth quarter 2004 will release www.freemailconnection.com, a

web portal that allows passengers to access their e- mail headers free of charge while

inflight.

UAL Offers New Premium Service on Transcon Flights

United Airlines beginning 18 October will introduce premium domestic service, “p.s.”

(SM), providing hand-held DVD players to premium class passengers and more room

throughout the cabin on Boeing 757 aircraft flying US transcontinental routes.

Virgin Atlantic Offers Onboard Language Courses

Virgin Atlantic Airways beginning 1 August is offering language learning courses as part

of audio IFE on the airline’s V:Port AVOD system.

BA to Upgrade B767 Fleet With Rockwell TES

British Airways will upgrade its fleet of 10 Boeing 767 aircraft from 2004 into 2005,

installing Rockwell Collins’ TES (Total Entertainment System) IFE platform and

reconfiguring the aircraft cabin, according to Karen Flynn, Entertainment Programming

Executive.

Qantas Flies A330-300s on International Routes

Qantas Airways on 10 August began operating its three new Airbus A330-300 aircraft on

international routes, initially flying to Hong Kong from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

and Perth.

Starling Tests Broadband Antenna for Single-Aisle Aircraft

Starling Advanced Communications successfully demonstrated its ultra-low-profile

broadband antenna “MIJET” that has the capability to simultaneously transmit and

receive Ku-band data at rates up to 10 Mbps globally.

Rockwell Tests Multi-Regional SAT TV System

Rockwell Collins has successfully completed initial flight tests of its Tailwind 500 multiregional

satellite television system onboard a Challenger 604 aircraft.

Airbus Evaluates New Foldable Seat

Airbus, in conjunction with German engineering company AIDA Group, is evaluating a

new foldable economy class passenger seat.

July 2004

ARINC and Telenor Intro Inflight Cell Phone Technology

New technology that will allow passengers to use their personal GSM (Global System for

Mobile) mobile phones inflight on commercial airplanes will be marketed by ARINC

Incorporated and Telenor ASA, a major GSM cell phone operator in Europe and the Far

East and ARINC’s long-standing partner for Inmarsat satellite communication services.

Thales’ TopSeries to be Installed on Bangkok Airways

Thales Avionics Inc. in September will install their TopSeries i-2000 IFE system

providing overhead video and in-seat distributed audio, on two of Bangkok Airways’

Airbus A320 aircraft with an option for eight more planes.

IMS Intros Portable PPV AVOD System

IMS, a Southern California content management and software development company, has

designed a new Personal Entertainment Appliance (Pea) portable media system, which

they expect to trial on at least one major North American carrier this summer.

JetStar Takes Flight With Audio IFE 20 July

JetStar, Qantas Airways’ low-fare carrier, will launch the first of 23 new A320 aircraft

offering audio IFE on 20 July.

EgyptAir Launches AVOD

EgyptAir on 1 July is launching AVOD via the Matsushita Avionics System MAS 3000

IFE platform in business class on the first of seven new A330-200 aircraft, with delivery

scheduled through February 2006.

SIA Sets Long-Haul Record

Singapore Airlines (SIA) on 28 June flew its A340-500 ultra long-haul aircraft on its

inaugural non-stop flight from Singapore to New York, setting a new record for the

world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, according to the airline.

AA Trials Inflight Cell Phone Use

American Airlines on 15 July flew a proof of concept flight illustrating how passengers in

the future will be able to use their personal cellular phones inflight to make voice calls

and send and receive text messages.

SAS Begins Installation of Connexion System

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) will begin installing the Connexion by Boeing

wireless-based, high-speed inflight connectivity service this fall. No launch date for the

service has been announced.

Lufthansa Expands Real-Time Connectivity To Asia

Lufthansa German Airlines on 21 June expanded FlyNet, the airline’s real-time inflight

connectivity service available via the Connexion by Boeing system, to flights from

Munich to Tokyo.

WestJet Launches Real-Time TV

WestJet on 4 July flew its first LiveTV-equipped Boeing 737-700 aircraft, marking the

first time inflight satellite television is available over Canada. The airline obtained

Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) as well as STC approval from Transport Canada for the system.

Pax Make History with Connexion Service on Lufthansa

Two Apple product managers on 27 May conducted an air-to-ground video conference

wirelessly using Apple handheld devices and the Connexion by Boeing satellite

connectivity service onboard a Lufthansa German Airlines flight.

ASI CEO E-mails WIN While Inflight

Ron Chapman, Managing Director and CEO of ASI Entertainment, using ASI’s

Data3Mail, e-mailed WIN while inflight onboard Saudi Arabian Airlines flight 426 from

Jeddah to Manila.

Air New Zealand Unveils New Long-Haul Product;

Selects Rockwell Collins eTES IFE System

Air New Zealand announced plans for its new long- haul service, which will include

Rockwell Collins’ eTES™ (Enhanced Total Entertainment System) AVOD system.

AirCell Tests Airborne Broadband

AirCell this month successfully completed the initial phase of flight testing for its nextgeneration

airborne telecommunications link.

SWISS Installs Latest Stratos ALIS System

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), completed installation of the latest version of

Stratos Global Corporation’s Airline In-Flight Services (ALIS) system providing AVOD

capability cabin- wide on nine A340 aircraft.

Air Canada New A340-500 Aircraft Launches with AVOD Cabinwide

Air Canada will offer AVOD in both Executive First and Hospitality Service classes via

Matsushita Avionics Systems’ System3000 IFE platform when it launches its first Airbus

A340-500 aircraft on 1 August on the Toronto-Hong Kong route.

China Airlines Receives A330-300 with AVOD

China Airlines took delivery of the first of 14 A330-300 aircraft equipped with

Matsushita Avionics Systems’ System3000 AVOD IFE system.

June 2004

Cathay, China Southern & Korean Air Select Skypower

Airbus KID-Systeme has expanded its presence in Asia with the addition of three new

airline customers and additional orders from two current customers.

UAL Changes Films Twice Per Month

United Airlines, in May began changing feature films shown on overhead screens twice a

month in each direction rather than once a month. This policy is in effect on North

America, Hawaii, Alaska and select Latin America flights.

Frontier Airlines Intros Wild Blue Yonder IFE

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Frontier Airlines in July will introduce the WILD

Blue Yonder ‘inflight experience,’ integrating a new television channel, lifestyle

magazine and interactive website, all reflective of each other, stated Cheryl Bailey,

Manager of IFE for the airline.

Continental Airlines Named OAG Airline Of The Year

Continental Airlines was named OAG Airline of the Year 2004, marking the first time a

US-based carrier won the title since its establishment 22 years ago. The award was

announced during a ceremony in London 20 May.

KLM Adds Discovery Channel To Video IFE

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer a dedicated Discovery Networks channel on the

airlines personal television system in business class on all long- haul international and

domestic routes.

AA Adds Power Ports On Former TWA MD-80s

American Airlines is adding more power ports and larger overhead bins on the MD-80

“Super 80” aircraft, which were formerly TWA aircraft, to bring the aircraft closer to AA

fleet standardization.

Alaska Orders More digEplayers

Alaska Airlines has ordered 620 additional digEplayer 5500 digital hand-held AVOD

players from APS under their agreement to purchase up to 6,000 units over the next five

years.

SIA Expands IFE Options

Singapore Airlines beginning this month expanded KrisWorld IFE offerings to more than

400 entertainment options on SIA aircraft installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems

3000 AVOD IFE system.

Emirates NY-to-Dubai Service Features ‘i c e’

Emirates this month launched non-stop service from New York to Dubai using A340-500

aircraft featuring the airline’s cabinwide Information, Communication and Entertainment

system i c e.

First Choice Airways Offers Archos Hand-Held Players

First Choice Airways, based at Manchester Airport, in May 2004 became the launch

customer of the Archos handheld digital AVOD system, providing premium class

passengers up to 40 hours of programming free of charge.

May 2004

Korean Air Commits To Connexion

Korean Air will install Connexion by Boeing’s high-speed connectivity service on its

long- haul fleet of Boeing 747-400s and 777ERs beginning in early 2005, with service

beginning shortly after.

Air Canada To Offer AVOD Cabinwide On New A340-500

Air Canada will offer AVOD in both Executive First and Hospitality Service classes via

Matsushita Avionics Systems’ System3000 IFE platform when it launches its first Airbus

A340-500 aircraft on 1 August.

Inmarsat To Launch BGAN Satellites

To Deliver 432kbps Inflight

The first satellite in Inmarsat’s new Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN), which

provides 432 kbps worth of packet data capability per channel, is scheduled to launch in

fourth quarter of this year, with a second satellite set to launch in first quarter 2005.

BGAN will allow real- time e-mail, Internet, and VPN (Virtual Private Network)-type

communication inflight.

Lufthansa Launches Connexion

Lufthansa German Airlines on 17 May launches Connexion by Boeing’s real-time,

wireless-based, high-speed Internet connectivity service cabinwide on an A340-300

flying the Munich –to-Los Angeles route.

Song Offers Pay-Per-View In Second Phase Of IFE

Song, Delta Air Lines’ low-fare carrier, now offers two VOD pay-per-view feature films

onboard as part of its second phase of IFE being introduced on the airline. The films cost

US$5.00 each and are offered in addition to the “phase one” IFE offerings of 24 channels

of digital real-time television from Dish Network, 24 channels of digital audio

programming, and a multi-player interactive video trivia game that allows play between

passengers.

Advanced Medien Acquires Atlas Air Film

Advanced Medien AG, a Munich-based film financing and production company,

acquired all of the shares of Atlas Air Film + Media Service GmbH and its wholly owned

subsidiary Atlas Air Entertainment Concepts, Inc., Los Angeles. Atlas Air Film

previously was a subsidiary of Kinowelt.

SAA Launches A340-300e With AVOD

South African Airways on 1 April launched the Airbus 340-300E aircraft featuring the

Matsushita Avionics System 3000 AVOD platform cabin-wide on its New York to South

Africa route.

Jetsgo Orders digEplayers

Jetsgo, a Canadian low-fare carrie r, has purchased 1,000 of APS’ digEplayer handheld

AVOD players for their entire fleet of MD-80 “Super 80” aircraft and 18 new 100-seat

aircraft.

Rockwell Collins To Provide eOffload™ To BA

Rockwell Collins in collaboration with Innovative Media Solutions, will provide British

Airways with eOffload™, an Internet-based service that provides access to passenger IFE

usage and analysis of system information.

Gulf Air Offers BBC World Inflight

Gulf Air beginning 1 June will introduce a comprehensive 24-minute BBC daily news

program on all video-equipped aircraft. A two-hour BBC World channel, which is

updated monthly, was introduced on 1 March.

CO Offers Free IFE Bonus For Online Check-In, Expands IFE

Continental Airlines passengers who check in online and print their own boarding passes

prior to arriving at the airport can print out a coupon for a free headset onboard, a

US$5.00 value. The free headset offer applies to all customers checking in online that

have at least one of their flights scheduled on a video-equipped aircraft with a flight

duration of 1.5 hours or more.

LAN Re-Branding Reflected In IFE

LAN, which changed its name from LanChile in March, together with LanPeru,

LanEcuador and LanDominicana, has formed the LAN alliance. The alliance will

promote Latin America and seeks to reflect one united spirit, while maintaining the

individual identity of each participating airline and their respective home country.

April 2004

Royal Brunei Launches Thales AVOD System/

“Sky Dreamer” Seats

Royal Brunei Airlines became the first airline to fly the Thales TopSeries i-4000 AVOD

system on 15 March, with the introduction of the airline’s newly retro- fit Boeing 767

aircraft.

Connexion Sets Connectivity Pricing

Connexion by Boeing announced it initially will offer passengers a choice of two pricing

plans for its high-speed Internet service that will go into commercial service on Lufthansa

German Airlines later this spring.

MAS Preferred IFE Supplier On Airbus A380

Airbus has chosen Matsushita Avionics Systems, and its next-generation “eX2” IFE

system, as a preferred supplier of IFE equipment for the new A380 aircraft. Currently in

development, the eX2 AVOD system will allow passengers to search for movies by

keywords, titles, and other options.

Hawaiian Airlines Offers digEplayer

Hawaiian Airlines on 21 March began offering APS’ digEplayer 5500, hand-held AVOD

system that can hold 30 full- length feature films, television programs, music videos and

destination information as well as 10 hours of music programming.

Aloha Airlines Re-Brands Service

Aloha Airlines’ newly re-branded Navigator Class (First Class) and Voyager Class

(Coach Class) providespassengers free IFE and coincides with the start of a new menu

cycle featuring Hawaii Regional Cuisine reflecting the style of award-winning chef Alan

Wong.

Iberia Commits To Tenzing

Iberia Líneas Aéreas de España will be the launch customer for Tenzing

Communication’s new high-speed e- mail and instant messaging (IM) services when it

installs the system on the airline’s long-haul fleet of Airbus A340-600 and -300 aircraft

beginning in October 2004.

Thales System Provides Gigabit Ethernet For Airbus A380

Airbus will use Thales Avionics’ TopSeries i-5000 IFE system for proof of concept

testing on the aircraft manufacturer’s A380 flight test aircraft, number MSN 002. Airbus

and Thales will partner for the further definition, development, and manufacturing of the

system.

VARIG Chooses Interact/Access Inflight Media

VARIG Brazilian Airlines has signed a one- year agreement with InterAct Network, Inc.

in association with Access Inflight Media to oversee the airline’s feature film and short

subject acquisitions beginning 1 May.

Silkair Adds IFE

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, on 8 April began offering passengers

silent short-subject video IFE on flights of two hours or more. The airline will offer a

different combination of sports, bloopers, comedies, and cartoons on inbound and

outbound flights.

Independence Air To Offer Satellite TV On A319s

Independence Air, the low-fare airline created from Atlantic Coast Airlines, will offer

more than 20 channels of live satellite television at every seat on new Airbus A319

aircraft. The new aircraft will go into revenue service with the IFE in November.

March 2004

New International Airline: RivieraJet To Launch With

Connexion by Boeing and IFE

RivieraJet Airways, a new transatlantic low-cost carrier scheduled to launch later this

year, plans to offer free IFE and Connexion by Boeing real-time satellite connectivity for

“a modest fee” cabinwide.

Ibises Installs SkyMediaCenter on Garuda

Ibises International is installing its SkyMediaCenter (SMC) 3000 system in first and

business classes on three of Garuda Indonesia’s Boeing 747-400 aircraft, with service to

begin this month.

Thales Receives Offerability From Boeing

The Thales TopSeries i-4000 system, providing AVOD, games and web-applications

with high-capacity servers, received program offerability on Boeing twin-aisle and

single-aisle aircraft following extensive testing and review of the system. Royal Brunei

Airlines will launch the i-4000 on four Boeing 767 aircraft beginning first quarter 2004,

according to Dominique Huard, Press & External Communications Manager for Thales.

Spirit To Use Investment To Increase Fleet, Add IFE

Florida-based Spirit Airlines, a privately held carrier, last week received a US$125

million equity investment, which it will use to acquire new aircraft and implement new

technologies, including the introduction of IFE. The investment comes from a group of

new investors led by California-based Oaktree Capital Management LLC and makes

them the majority stockholders.

Verizon Slashe s Inflight Call/JetConnect Rates;

Pax Receive Mobile Calls on Inflight Phones

Beginning this month, Verizon Wireless customers can make inflight calls for a reduced

fee using a Verizon Airfone® handset and receive calls from on-the-ground callers who

are dialing the user’s mobile phone number.

Air Berlin Launch Customer for AirTrack Moving Map System

Air Berlin, will be the launch customer of AirTrack™, a new moving map system

developed by Lufthansa Technik AG and TEAC Aerospace.

Ted Tests digEplayer

Ted, United’s low- fare carrier, is testing customer reaction to the APS digEplayer™

hand-held AVOD system, offering more than a dozen films, digital music, sitcoms,

cartoons, and travel information.

Korean Air Commits Investment in IFE

Korean Air, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary, will invest a total of 10.6 trillion

won (US$9 billion) over the next 10 years to renovate and modernize its 117 aircraft fleet

with the installation of a new audio/video on demand (AVOD) IFE system in first class,

the redesign of its cabin interiors and the introduction of a new line of first-class and

business-class seats.

IFE Installation on Song Fleet Nears Completion

Song™, Delta Air Lines’ one-class, low- fare carrier, said installation of the Matsushita

Avionics Systems Corporation (MASC) eFX™ IFE system will be completed across the

entire 36 Boeing 757 aircraft fleet by 31 March. Installation of server technology to the

airline will begin installation in April.

US Airways Express Expands Cell Phone Policy

US Airways Express has expanded its onboard cellular phone policy to allow passengers

to use their cell phone s, two-way pagers, and personal digital assistants onboard aircraft

with 20 or more seats while taxiing to the gate, when advised by the flight crew.

Frontier Airlines Expands Cell Policy

Frontier Airlines altered its cell phone policy to allow passengers to utilize cell phones

onboard the aircraft prior to takeoff and upon landing. The policy, which has received

approval from the FAA, applies to all Frontier aircraft at all US airports.

Garuda Indonesia To Install Ibises SkyMediaCenter on Airbus

Garuda Indonesia this summer will install Ibises International’s SkyMediaCenter (SMC)

3000 IFE system on six Airbus 330 aircraft, according to Garuda Maintenance Facilities

(GMF) AeroAsia, the maintenance facility for the airline.

New UK-Based Carrier To Offer Free IFE

Flyblu, a new transatlantic carrier to be based in Birmingham, UK, plans to launch this

summer offering passengers high-quality IFE, free drinks, and more legroom.

China Airlines To Offer SMS

China Airlines (CAL) plans to offer Internet services allowing passengers to send short

messaging service (SMS) or access online entertainment on the two new Boeing 747 and

three Airbus A330-300 aircraft to be delivered beginning this year.

Bmi Receives First A319 in Move to All-Airbus Fleet

bmi british midland has taken delivery of the first of six Airbus A319 aircraft in a move

toward a single aircraft type short-haul fleet.

February 2004

ANA To Install Connexion Real-Time Connectivity System

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a definite service agreement with Connexion by

Boeing for the installation of Connexion’s real- time connectivity system on the airline’s

long- haul fleet.

Ted To Launch This Month With IFE

Ted, United Airlines’ low cost airline, is set to launch 12 February, offering passengers

two-way e- mail capability via Verizon Airfone’s JetConnect service as well as free

overhead video IFE and distributed audio programming.

Virgin Intros Audio Meditainment

Virgin Atlantic Airways, beginning1 February will add Meditainment, an inflight audio

meditation program, produced by Meditainment Ltd, a company that specializes in

guided meditation experiences.

New Airline--Independence Air--To Launch With IFE By Year’s End

Independence Air, a low- fare airline created from the regional carrier Atlantic Coast

Airlines plans to launch by the end of 2004 based at Washington Dulles International

airport and flying many of Atlantic Coasts’ routes.

January 2004

Emirates Offers E-Mail Via Tenzing System

Emirates will offer passengers wired and wireless inflight e-mail service via the Tenzing

Communications system beginning first quarter 2004 with the delivery of the airline’s

new Airbus A340-500 aircraft and expanding across the fleet.

China Airlines Selects Connexion for Inflight Connectivity

China Airlines (CAL) signed a Letter of Intent with Connexion by Boeing to provide

high-speed connectivity inflight on CAL’s long-haul fleet, including Boeing B747-400s

and Airbus A340-300s, beginning in late 2004. The agreement is for a combined total of

45 firm and optional aircraft.

JetBlue Adds XM Radio, Pay-Per-View Movies

JetBlue Airways will add 100 channels of free XM Satellite Radio and pay-per-view

films from 20th Century Fox to its offering of 24 channels of live DirecTV programming

on its Airbus A320 aircraft later this year. The content will be available on JetBlue’s new

Embraer 190 aircraft as they are introduced in 2005.

AirTran Adds XM Radio

AirTran Airways will provide passengers 100 digital channels of XM Satellite Radio

programming free on the airline’s Boeing 717 and 737 aircraft. Installation will begin this

summer and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

SIA Takes Delivery of First A340-500

Singapore Airlines on 2 January took delivery of its first Airbus A340-500 ultra-long

range aircraft, dubbed the SIA A345LeaderShip, installed with the Matsushita Avionics

Systems Corporation (MAS) System 3000i AVOD platform cabinwide.

Emirates First to Air BBC Headlines Inflight

Emirates in December became the first airline to provide live BBC World headlines

inflight.

The BBC’s 24- hour news, business, and sports headlines will be aired on both overhead

and personal video monitors on Emirates’ new Airbus A340-500 aircraft, as well as on all

A330s and Boeing B777-300s and some B777-200s.

Royal Brunei Takes Delivery of

New Airbus A320-200

Royal Brunei Airlines on 22 December flew its new Airbus A320-200 aircraft installed

with the Thales i-2000 and i-3000 IFE system in a two-class configuration.

SkyWay Communications Granted License for Air-To-Ground Frequency

SkyWay Communications Holding Corp. has been granted a Special Temporary

Authorization (STA) by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin

testing and operations within the existing frequencies that are reserved for air-to-ground

communications. This license allows SkyWay to upgrade and begin reactivation of the

previously purchased AT&T/Claircom network to provide an air-to-ground

communication connection of up to 15 Mbps.

December 2003

UAL’s Ted To Launch In February With IFE

When Ted, United Airlines’ low-fare carrier launches in February 2004, it will offer

passengers two-way e- mail capability via Verizon Airfone’s JetConnect service in

addition to free overhead video IFE and distributed audio programming on the Matsus hita

IFE system.

AIRIA Demos Live Television News

AIRIA Ltd. on 19 November demonstrated its service that will deliver real-time news

direct to aircraft inflight globally using the existing Inmarsat satellite telephone system

already fitted onto most long-haul aircraft in service today.

Frontier Exploring Expansion of IFE Offerings

Frontier Airlines is exploring adding pay-per-view movies to its offering of real-time

broadcast DirecTV programming from LiveTV, according to Joe Hodas, the airline’s

Manager Corporate Communications.

Copa Airlines Gets Second Boeing 737-800 With IFE

Copa Airlines received its second Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a two-cabin

configuration, installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation MPES

(Multiplex Passenger Entertainment System)-MKII IFE overhead video system. The

airline offers passengers complimentary headsets to access IFE programming.

Initial Alaska Pax Response Positive

APS’ digEplayer™ is available in first class on Alaska Airlines’ transcontinental flights

and is being introduced in coach class market-by- market, with the system available 1

December in coach on the Seattle-to- Boston and the Seattle-to-Miami routes.

Tenzing, ARINC Offer LAN-Based E-Mail Inflight

Tenzing Communications and ARINC Incorporated have partnered to offer airlines an

end-to-end solution to provide passengers e- mail connectivity inflight beginning in

February or March 2004.

Lufthansa Media World Launched on A340-600

Lufthansa German Airlines on 15 December launched Lufthansa Media World, its new

IFE service, on the first of the airline’s 10 new Airbus A340-600 aircraft.

Qantas Low Fare Carrier

To Launch With Audio IFE

Qantas Airways in May 2004 will launch a low- fare carrier called Jetstar that will feature

audio IFE and leather seats. Decisions concerning the IFE hardware platform and content

will not be made before the new year according to Michael Freedman, Executive

Producer, Qantas IFE.

Qatar To Add New Rockwell Live Television

Qatar Airways will add live television to its IFE offerings in 2004, via the Rockwell

Collins Tailwind 560 multi- region satellite television system. The airline signed a

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Rockwell Collins for the installation of the

system on 34 Airbus aircraft Qatar ordered in June 2003, with delivery scheduled from

2004 through 2010.

AWA Expands On-Ground Cell Phone Use

America West Airlines beginning 1 December allows passengers to use their cellular

phones after landing while the aircraft is taxiing to the gate. A flight attendant will inform

passengers when it is safe to use their mobile phones.

November 2003

Emirate Launches First A340-500, Debuts Cabin-wide High-End IFE

When Emirates launches the first of eight new Airbus A340-500 aircraft, the world’s

longest-range passenger jet, on 1 December between Dubai and Sydney, Australia, it also

will launch i c e, its new Information, Communication, and Entertainment system.

SIA Will Launch New Aircraft With MAS AVOD

Singapore Airlines will offer the world’s longest non-stop commercial service when it

launches its new Airbus 340-500 aircraft on the Singapore to Los Angeles route in

February 2004.

DAL Drops Headset Fee

Delta Air Lines, beginning 1 November, will provide complimentary IFE in all cabins

with the elimination of its US$5.00 rental fee in economy class. Passengers now may

bring their own headsets or purchase headsets from the airline for US$2.00, which they

can take with them and use on future flights or with personal audio devices.

New US Airline To Launch With IFE

A proposed new low- fare airline based at Pittsburgh International Airport expects to offer

IFE when it launches in June 2004 according to Paul Bornkessel, Director of Customer

Service.

Southwest Explores IFE Options

Southwest Airlines is continuing to explore all realms of IFE as it increases its fleet size

and capacity and moves up the delivery date of five Boeing 737 aircraft to next year

instead of the original dates in 2005 and 2006.

Air Canada Features Bollywood Films on Non-Stop Flights to Delhi

Air Canada in October began daily non-stop service between Toronto and Delhi, with

IFE featuring major Bollywood films in Hindi with English subtitles and Hollywood

blockbusters in English and French.

JAL & SIA To Install Connexion By Boeing Real-Time Connectivity In 2004

Japan Airlines (JAL) on 12 November signed a definitive service agreement with

Connexion by Boeing and on 11 November Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced a letter

of intent agreement with Connexion to install the system providing real-time, high-speed

connectivity inflight.

Song IFE Unveiled

Song, Delta Air Lines’ new low-fare carrier, today unveiled the IFE technology to be

installed on its fleet of 36 Boeing 757 aircraft by early 2004.

DAL Tests One-Class Service

Delta Air Lines will test one-class service on Boeing 737-800 aircraft offering inflight

entertainment and amenity innovations to provide extra comfort and convenience for

business travelers.

AWA First To Add Tray-Table Ads

Seatback tray tables on 35 America West Airlines aircraft will sport advertisements for

Bank of America Visa, a credit card partner of AWA, and tray tables on 35 aircraft will

feature ads for Mercedes Benz automobiles beginning in December.

KLM Installs MAS AVOD System on First Boeing 777

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of the first of its initial 10 Boeing 777-200ER

aircraft installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) System 3000i

AVOD platform.

UAL Names Low Cost Carrier

United Airlines’ low cost carrier set to launch in February will be named Ted, as in “United,”

but few other details are available concerning the airlines’ offerings, including IFE.

Denver-based Ted will begin operation with four Airbus A320 aircraft. By the end of

2004, 45 Ted planes are planned.

Gulf Air Provides Sky Nanny To Entertain Kids

Gulf Air has introduced a professional Sky Nanny service on its routes between Bahrain,

Abu Dhabi and London and on the Bahrain-to-Sydney route to care for and entertain

children up to 12-years-old. In addition to feeding the child, the Sky Nanny will keep him

amused with a range of English and Arabic books, comics and special children’s IFE

programming.

SIA Completes SpaceBed Install

Singapore Airlines has completed installation of SpaceBeds equipped with the Matsushita

Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) System 3000 IFE platform in Business Class on

its entire long-haul fleet.

Consumer Group Files Suit

Joanne Doroshow, Executive Director of The Center for Justice & Democracy, a New

York-based consumer rights organization filed a complaint 27 October with the Federal

Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that several US airlines and Sky Radio Network,

producers of inflight audio business programs, are concealing paid corporate advertising.

October 2003

Alaska Airlines Intros New IFE Technology

Alaska Airlines beginning this month will be the first carrier in the world to offer

customers the APS digEplayer™, which uses portable, VOD technology to deliver films,

television and audio programming.

ANA & Connexion Sign MOU

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing signed a letter of intent to install the Connexion

by Boeing service on its long- haul aircraft.

Qantas Launches Two-Way SMS

Qantas Airways on 25 September launched the world’s first send and receive SMS

capability via the SITA system installed on Rockwell Collins’ Total Entertainment

System (TES). The service is available in the airline’s new international Business Class

on its Boeing B747-400 aircraft.

General Dynamics: Just Say YES!

General Dynamics Airborne Electronics Systems (GDAES) group introduced

EMPOWER® YES! (Your Entertainment Station), a complete personal in-seat IFE

system consisting of a powerfully equipped Tablet PC with a 10.4- inch display capable of

storing and playing more than 28 feature films, 100 hours of stereo audio, video games,

and supporting standard web browsing.

NWA/UAL Allows Cell Phone Use During Taxi

Northwest Airlines and United Airlines now allow passengers to use their cell phones to

make calls and send and retrieve text messages during the aircraft’s taxi to the gate after

landing and exiting the active runway at US airports. Previously, passengers on both

airlines were not allowed to use their phones until the aircraft had reached the gate and

the doors were opened.

Sky Way Aircraft/Southeast Airlines Formalize Contract

To Provide High-Speed Wireless Connectivity

SkyWay Communications and its wholly owned subsidiary Sky Way Aircraft have

formalized the agreement (announced in the 1 August issue of WIN )with Florida-based

charter carrier Southeast Airlines, for installation of the Sky Way Aircraft System,

providing high-speed wireless Internet access to passengers free of charge using a

terrestrial-based system.

Virgin Blue Choose Collins’ PAVES

Virgin Blue has selected Rockwell Collins’ Programmable Audio Video Entertainment

System (PAVES™) IFE system and avionics equipment for 10 new Boeing 737 aircraft

with an option for 40 additional aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2004.

Air New Zealand Receives First A320

Air New Zealand 16 September took delivery of the first of its 15 new Airbus A320

aircraft installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems (MAS) 2000E.

Rockwell Collins/IMS eOffload Pax Info For DAL

Rockwell Collins and Innovative Media Solutions (IMS) have partnered to provide Delta

Air Lines with eOffload, which provides on-demand access to and analysis of passenger

IFE usage and system performance information on Rockwell Collins’ Total

Entertainment System (TES) IFE system.

Royal Brunei Launches New A319

Royal Brunei Airlines launched its new A319 equipped with power port connectors to

operate personal laptop computers, 8.4- inch personal monitors, in-arm audio and video

control units, electronically adjustable lumbar support and a footrest in business class.

MAS Unveils New Systems & Alliances,

Demos MASMedia Applications

Matsushita Avionics Systems (MAS) unveiled eX2, its next-generation AVOD IFE

system for wide-body aircraft. The system, which focuses on reducing overall system

weight and power requirements, is scheduled to enter service on the Airbus A380 in

second quarter 2006.

Phitek/MAS Develop Noise-Canceling Technology

Phitek in association with Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MAS) has

developed a new noise-canceling technology called SmartJack™. SmartJack incorporates

several proprietary and patented features that deliver high- fidelity audio while providing

effective, wide-bandwidth noise cancellation using a broad range of headphone options.

DAL’s Song To Launch 24-Channel Broadcast TV

Song, Delta Air Lines’ low fare carrier, will launch its real-time broadcast television and

audio IFE “imminently,” according to Dan Callahan, DAL’s Program Manager, Onboard

Media.

Lufthansa Technik Becomes IFE Hardware OEM

Lufthansa Technik this month introduced nice™ (Networked Integrated Cabin

Equipment), a new product developed with Cisco Systems and Videon, that controls all

cabin functions and distributes audio and video IFE and data on one digital Ethernet

network. nice™, which currently is installed and flying on a Business jet, is available

with 115 VAC 400HZ for commercial aircraft.

Company Provides Digital Video Services

For New digEplayer™

DivXNetworks Inc., a California-based company whose core offering is the DivX® video

codec MPEG-4 compatible video compression technology, will provide video encoding,

compression and digital rights management services for the APS digEplayer™ portable

AVOD player to be deployed on Alaska Airlines beginning this month.

US Airways Expands Cell Phone Use Policy

US Airways now allows passengers to use their cellular phones, two-way pagers and

personal digital assistants during the aircraft’s taxi to the gate, when advised by the flight

crew. Prior to take-off, passengers can use these devices until the aircraft door is closed.

September 2003

Qantas Launches Two-Way SMS

Qantas Airways this month will launch its new international Business Class on its Boeing

B747-400 aircraft offering the world’s first send and receive short messaging service

(SMS) capability via the Rockwell Collins Total Entertainment System (TES).

By late September passengers can send and receive SMS messages of up to 160

characters free of charge for a limited time. Qantas would not confirm when passengers

would be charged for the service or how much they might be charged.

AWA Offers IFE ON Transcontinental Flights

The same programming currently offered on existing flights will be available to

passengers cabinwide when America West Airlines introduces non-stop transcontinental

service between Los Angeles on the West Coast and New York and Boston on the East

Coast beginning 26 October.

August 2003

Sky Way Aircraft To Provide Wireless High-Speed Connectivity

SkyWay Communications and its wholly owned subsidiary Sky Way Aircraft have

executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Florida-based charter carrier Southeast Airlines,

for installation of the Sky Way Aircraft System, providing high-speed wireless Internet

access to passengers free of charge using a terrestrial-based system.

Iberia Selects Arinc Satellite Communications

Iberia Lineas Aereas De Espana has selected Arinc’s satellite communications service to

provide worldwide coverage for its long- haul fleet via the Arinc GLOBALink/Satellite

system.

EVA Airways Receives First A330-200

EVA Airways Corporation has taken delivery of the first of 10 Airbus A330-200 aircraft,

installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems 3000 IFE AVOD system.

Ibises International Installs First

SkyMediaCenter IFE System

Ibises International has completed the first installation and ground testing of its

SkyMediaCenter AMC-3000D IFE system on a Lion Airlines narrow body MD82

aircraft. The IFE system can provide inflight AVOD, games, moving map, a built-in

laptop computer at each seat and shopping capability.

Virgin Intros New First Class

Virgin Atlantic Airways is introducing a new first class, The Upper Class Suite,

beginning this month on aircraft flying the London to New York route. The Matsushita

Avionics System (MAS) IFE system is not being changed on existing aircraft, but new

deliveries will be installed with Virgin’s V:PORT on-demand IFE system with a

messaging service. V:PORT is provided through MAS’ System 3000.

NWA Unveils New A330 With MASC 3000i

Northwest Airlines on 6 August unveiled the first of 24 new Airbus A330 wide-body

aircraft installed with the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MASC) System

3000i, providing passengers digital AVOD as well as the ability to send short messaging

service (SMS) messages or text e-mail messages, play games, gather information and

shop inflight.

Honeywell & Thales to Enable 128 Kbps Inflight

Honeywell, Inc. and Thales Avionics in December plan to offer a hardware system to

provide inflight connectivity at up to 128 kbps, using Inmarsat’s Swift64 high speed data

service.

MAS Selects MASC IFE

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has selected the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation

(MASC) System 3000i for installation on 17 Boeing 747-400 and 15 777-200 aircraft

providing AVOD cabinwide as part of the airline’s 700 million ringgit (US$184 million)

upgrade program.

US Airways Pax Can Use Own Headsets

To Access IFE Free of Charge

US Airways passengers, beginning 1 August can use their own headsets onboard to

access IFE free of charge or they can purchase a headset onboard for US$5.00 (£3.00 or

€5 on transatlantic flights). Passengers can keep the two-prong headsets, which allow for

stereo sound on flights where it is available, for use on future flights.

China Eastern Intros A340-600 With MAS System 3000

China Eastern Airlines on 1 September will inaugurate Airbus A340-600 service between

Los Angeles and Shanghai.

Sirius Receive s FAA Approval For Satellite Radio

SIRIUS, satellite radio service, and Avionics International, IFE hardware manufacturer,

received approval for a satellite radio system for aircraft.

July 2003

UAL & Continental Intro Two-Way E-Mail

United Airlines on 18 June became the first US airline to offer two-way inflight e-mail

capability on its US domestic flights. The service, which is offered via Verizon Airfone’s

JetConnect service installed with Tenzing Communications, Inc.’s e- mail capabilities,

will be available on more than 100 aircraft by the end of July and across UAL’s entire

domestic fleet by the end of 2003.

Continental Airlines will introduce the “JetConnect with Email” service this month on 45

of its 757 aircraft, then across its entire narrow-body fleet by this fall.

Airfone To Intro Wireless Roaming Inflight

Verizon Airfone by the end of the year plans to introduce “Wireless Roaming,” a system

that allows passengers to key their cell-phone number into a seat-back Airfone, in effect

substituting the Airfone for their cell phone. The call will be billed to their subscriber

cellular account at wireless roaming charges, which is less expensive than making the call

using the Airfone. Passengers also will be able to pick up voice messages using this

system.

Kenya Airlines Chooses Rockwell Collins TES System

Kenya Airlines will install Rockwell Collins’ Total Entertainment System (TES™), in

both business and economy classes on three Boeing 777 aircraft with deliveries to begin

in May 2004.

The system will provide full AVOD capability in business class, with VOD and

distributed audio broadcast in economy class, according to Catherine Muigai Mwangi,

Director Corporate Communications for Kenya Airlines.

NWA Installs State-Of-The-Art IFE On New A330s

Northwest Airlines has confirmed orders for 24 new A330 aircraft with individual video

screens installed cabinwide. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery beginning in early

Fall 2003.

The aircraft will offer a state-of-the-art IFE system “that meets or exceeds anything

offered by our domestic or international competitors,” stated Kurt Ebenhoch, Director of

Media Relations. Ebenhoch promised to provide specifics of the IFE system and content

offerings following the aircraft`s official launch.

Qantas to Upgrade International Services

Qantas Airways Ltd. will introduce short messaging service text messaging (SMS)

cabinwide on 747-400 aircraft beginning in September.

FAA & ATA Commission Cell Phone Study

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Air Transport Association

(ATA) have commissioned a study to determine if inflight use of wireless devices,

including cellular telephones, laptop computers and handheld Personal Digital Assistants

(PDAs), interferes with onboard avionics. The use of wireless devices inflight currently is

prohibited by regulatory agencies worldwide.

SAS To Offer Wireless “Connexion”

Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) on 2 July announced it will be the first airline to

offer a totally wireless solution for real- time inflight connectivity providing e- mail and

Internet access througho ut the cabin with the installation of the Connexion by Boeing

service.

LIVETV Intro’d Inflight in Canada

LiveTV will provide Canadian low- fare carrier WestJet, inflight satellite television on the

airline’s fleet of 28 Boeing 737-700 aircraft, marking the first time inflight satellite

television will be available in Canada.

AA & CO Relax On-The-Ground Cell Phone Policy

Continental Airlines’ and American Airlines’ customers, beginning 7 July and 8 July,

respectively, can use their cell phones shortly after landing, while the aircraft is taxiing to

the gate. Upon arrival, flight attendants will announce when the use of cell phones is

permitted.

KLM To Offer AVOD Cabinwide On New Aircraft

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer AVOD cabinwide via the Matsushita Avionics

System 3000i IFE system installed on 10 new B777 aircraft with delivery scheduled

between late October 2003 and mid-2005.

AirCell Awarded Patent for Inflight Cell-Phone Technology

AirCell, Inc. on 8 July was awarded a US patent for its technology that will permit

passengers to use their personal cell phones onboard aircraft while inflight. The

technology still must be approved by the US Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and AirCell has entered into

discussions with both agencies.

SWISS Offers AVOD On New A340s

SWISS, on 8 July, launched the first of nine new A340-313 aircraft, installed with the

Matsushita Avionics System 3000i platform, providing AVOD capability cabinwide.

June 2003

UAL Tests Inflight E-Mail

United Airlines plans to aggressively expand Verizon Airfone’s JetConnect service,

which offers inflight instant messaging, text messaging, news, and entertainment

services, across their entire domestic fleet according to Bob Ketelsen, United’s Manager

of Aircraft Product Planning & Design. As part of this initiative, United will be the first

airline to provide e- mail service through the JetConnect service.

LUFTHANSA COMMITS TO CONNEXION

Lufthansa German Airlines on 27 May became the launch customer of the Connexion by

Boeing real-time broadband inflight connectivity service. The airline will install the

service offering both wired and wireless access on its fleet of approximately 80 long-haul

Boeing 747-400 and Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft beginning in early 2004.

Installations are expected to be completed within two years.

GULF AIR LAUNCHES NEW AIRLINE

On 1 June Gulf Air will launch Gulf Traveller, an all-economy full-service subsidiary

airline aimed specifically at current Gulf Air routes where customer demand exceeds

capacity.

KOREAN AIR OFFERS PORTABLE DVD

Korean Air this spring began offering portable DVD players with a selection of six titles

to first and business class passengers flying between London and Sydney and Korean’s

Incheon hub. Based on passenger response, the service could be expanded to include

Washington, D.C., Rome, New Zealand, and Los Angeles routes.

AIRLINES EXPLORE STANDARDIZATION AS COST CUTTING MEASURE

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa German Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines

System (SAS) are exploring the cost-saving benefits of standardizing their requirements

of new aircraft in order to consolidate their new regional aircraft purchases from Boeing

and Airbus.

In a separate potential agreement, Air France and Alitalia are exploring the same

consolidated purchasing concept with Bombardier and Embraer.

Aeromexico Selects Rockwell Collins IFE System

Aeromexico has selected Rockwell Collins to provide IFE and avionics equipment for 11

new Boeing 737-700 aircraft with deliveries to begin in October 2003 and continue

through 2004.

JAL Installs KID-Systeme Power

Japan Airlines will install the KID-Systeme GmbH 110V AC SKYpower™ in-seat power

supply in its entire Boeing 777 fleet, according to Claudia Hallemann, Marketing/Public

Relations for KID-Systeme.

The first B777-200 will enter service in July 2003, followed by the first B777-300 in the

third or fourth quarter of 2003. JAL has firm orders for one additional B777-300, with an

option for eight additio nal aircraft.

SIA Chooses Airshow For A340-500

Singapore Airlines is installing Rockwell Collins’ Airshow 420 moving map and flight

information displays on five new Airbus A340-500 aircraft. Initial installations have

begun and will be completed later this year.

SWISS Plans To Launch Regional Airline

SWISS International Airlines in the winter of 2003-2004 plans to launch SWISS Express,

a new regional subsidiary created from SWISS’ regional operations. The new carrier is

being created to offer low-cost air connections, especially within Europe, according to an

airline spokesperson.

He said the business plan, including potential IFE installations, is still “under

construction” and expects details to be finalized in two to three months.

May 2003

SAS Pax Use Cell Phones Inflight, But Not to Phone Home

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) last week began allowing passengers to use their mobile

phones in the “flight-safe” mode to perform non-phone-call functions inflight. Using their

cell phones, passengers may write e- mails and notes, edit documents, play games, listen

to music, or even take photographs with a built- in camera.

Qatar Expands With A320-200 & A330-200

Qatar Airways in April took delivery of its ninth A320-200 and fourth A330-200 aircraft,

expanding its fleet to a total of 23 planes.

AIRIA Selects Telenor For Ground Segment

Telenor Satellite Services will host AIRIA Limited’s transmission equipment within its

Southbury, Connecticut land earth station during AIRIA’s inflight trials of live television

scheduled to begin this summer onboard a US business jet.

CAA RESEARCH SHOWS CELL PHONES INTERFERE WITH AIRCRAFT

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on 2 May issued a report stating that their

ongoing tests have proved inflight mobile telephone transmissions can adversely affect

navigation and communications functions producing “significant errors in instrument

displays and background noise on audio outputs.”

The tests support the existing CAA ban on cell phone use onboard aircraft after the

engines have started.

EgyptAir Selects Rockwell IFE/Avionics Systems

EgyptAir has selected Rockwell Collins’ Programmable Audio Video System (PAVES®)

to provide IFE and Collins’ avionics systems for five new Airbus A320-200 aircraft

scheduled for delivery beginning this year.

Continental Kiosks Offer Inflight “Currency”

Beginning 8 May Continental Airlines passengers can purchase “Continental Currency”

at eService airport kiosks to pay for audio headsets and alcoholic beverages inflight.

April 2003

US Airways Discontinues Audio IFE on

Narrow Body Aircraft

US Airways on 1 March discontinued offering audio IFE on its narrow body fleet, which

comprises most of the airline’s US transcontinental and Caribbean flights.

The airline will continue to provide the same selection of 10 channels of audio

programming on a two- month cycle on its B767 and A330 wide body aircraft.

Alitalia Begins Pax Trials of AirTV

PAX To Pay Following Trials

Alitalia this month will begin inflight passenger trials of AirTV’s satellite connectivity

system delivering real-time e- mail and Internet access and live broadcast television on

one Boeing 767 aircraft.

Following a test of the e- mail and SMS (short messaging service) capability of the

service, the airline will initiate a flat-rate pricing structure, charging passengers for actual

data sent, not time used on the system.

Cathay Pacific Named Skytrax Airline of the Year

Cathay Pacific Airways was named 2003 Airline of the Year in Skytrax Research of

London’s 2003 annual passenger survey.

Ethiopian Airlines and Royal Air Maroc Select Rockwell Collins IFE Systems

Ethiopian Airlines will install Rockwell Collins’ Programmable Audio Video System

(PAVES®) and Total Entertainment System (TES™) on new Boeing aircraft set for

delivery beginning later this year through 2005.

Royal Air Maroc has selected Rockwell’s PAVES system for installation on four new

Airbus A321 and 19 new Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin

this year and continue through 2013.

Lufthansa Expects to Expand Connexion

Lufthansa German Airlines’ Deputy Chairman, Wolfgang Mayrhuber said he expects

Lufthansa will reach an agreement with Connexion by Boeing to install the real-time email

and Internet connectivity system on its long-haul fleet beginning in 2004.

Verizon Airfone Selects Tenzing to Provide Inflight E-Mail

Verizon Airfone has selected Tenzing Communications to provide e-mail capabilities for

JetConnect, Verizon’s inflight news, messaging and entertainment service.

Malaysia Airlines Selects Spafax

Malaysia Airlines has selected Spafax to supply English-language feature films for all of

the airline’s IFE systems, including AVOD. This is the first time Spafax has provided

content services for Malaysia Airlines.

Song Launched

Song, Delta Air Lines’ low-cost carrier, on 15 April flew its maiden voyage from New

York City to West Palm Beach, Florida. Song’s IFE systems, featuring Matsushita

Avionics Systems’ (MAS) eFX™ single-aisle aircraft system, will be introduced in

October and will offer real-time access to 24 channels of satellite television programming

provided through Echostar Communications Corporation.

March 2003

Tenzing, Airbus Test Swift 64 Connectivity

Airbus and Tenzing Communications have completed the first full- scale on-the-ground

test of Tenzing’s service to provide inflight real-time connectivity using the Inmarsat

Swift 64 service over a standard high-gain L-band SATCOM antenna. More than 1800

aircraft worldwide currently are installed with this type of antenna.

Emirate Re-Launches Video Library and Mag

Emirates has re-launched its in-seat personal video library, supported by a new library

magazine, video ondemand.

February 2003

BA To Launch Connexion System

British Airways on 18 February will begin its three- month demonstration of the

Connexion by Boeing real-time inflight connectivity system on a Boeing 747-400 aircraft

flying the London Heathrow-to-New York route.

Following a one- month introductory offer of US$25.00 to use the service, BA will charge

customers US$35.00 per flight.

Delta’s New Low-Cost Airline To Feature VOD & SAT TV

In response to growing competition from low-fare carriers, Delta Air Lines will launch its

own low-cost carrier, named `Song`, on 15 April. Song`s fleet of 36 Boeing 757 aircraft

will feature the Matsushita Avionics Systems Corporation (MASC) eFX™ single-aisle

IFE system and offer real-time access to 24 channels of satellite television programming

provided through Echostar Communications Corporation.

Dragonair Upgrades IFE/Seats

Dragonair in January unveiled a HK$195 million cabin upgrade plan that includes the

introduction of a video entertainment system, new lie- flat seats in first and business class

and a new seating configuration in business class.

Emirates To Expand Fleet/Upgrade IFE & Seats

Emirates will add a total of 11 new A340-500 and B777-300 aircraft to its fleet this year,

launching radically new inflight services and products, increasing seating capacity by

25%, starting new routes, and adding more flights on many current routes.

Thai Airways to Offer AVOD

Thai Airways International will launch enhanced services including IFE providing full

AVOD capability in first and business classes on its B747-400 and B777-200 aircraft,

according to Virongrong (Vicki) Ra tanachaya, Deputy Manager Airline Product

Improvement. A distributed overhead video system will be installed in economy class.

Lauda Air Italia Launch Customer For

MAS Head-End DVD Player

Lauda Air Italia, based in Milan-Malpensa, will install Matsushita Avionics Systems

Corporation’s (MAS) System 3000 IFE system on its three new A330-200 aircraft.

Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for November 2003, with the other two set for

service in July and October 2004.

VARIG and TAM To Merge

VARIG Brazilian Airlines and TAM-Brazilian Airlines 6 February signed an agreement

to form a new airline, but to operate independently for six months. No details are

available concerning the structure or identity of the planned new airline.

Continental Airlines To Offer FlightStore

Continental Airlines will offer FlightStore, the interactive inflight shopping service that

lets passengers browse and buy goods and services through the seatback IFE system,

beginning 2nd quarter 2003.

January 2003

Alitalia Tests AirTV Real-Time Connectivity Inflight

Alitalia, in late December, began inflight tests of the AirTV satellite connectivity system

delivering real- time e- mail and Internet access and live broadcast television inflight.

Alitalia personnel will conduct the initial tests onboard one Boeing 767 aircraft in

January before deciding when the service will be introduced to passengers and the future

expansion of the service throughout the fleet.

Air New Zealand Plane Is Lord of the Wings

IFE forms an integral part of a two-year deal forged between Air New Zealand and New

Line Cinema to promote the airline, New Zealand tourism and The Lord of The Rings

film trilogy, which was filmed on location in New Zealand.

PAX Can Download Films to Handheld Devices,

Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can now download feature films

or a variety of short programming to their notebook computer or hand-held device for

viewing inflight.

PocketPC Films, a distributor of multimedia for handheld computers, offers the films at

nREACH Mobile-Content Kiosks™ in three locations at LAX and plans to expand the

service to additional airports in the near future.

Business Traveler Magazine Distributed From Lufthansa Aircraft Inflight

Using the Connexion by Boeing high-speed connectivity system, Business Traveler

magazine will distribute a special issue of its weekly electronic newsletter, Business

Traveler-e, onboard a Lufthansa 747-400 enroute to Washington, D.C. on 21 January.