Q&A
This summer Virgin America released version 2.0. of RED, its award-winning inflight entertainment system. We spoke to the airline’s IFE director Alfy Veretto about RED’s new features and how they jibe with the fleet’s Gogo-powered WiFi service.… more
Question Spark
Remember when the flight attendant would put on a movie and the plane would fall silent? At any moment the cabin would fill with laughter or tears as we all fixated on the same romantic comedy or superhero flick. And when the movie was over, you’d… more
Q&A
His last name says it all. With a background in both engineering and marketing, Michael Planey is among the most respected inflight entertainment and communications consultants in the business. We… more
Travel
The gloves are off here at Sparksheet. Last month, travel writer Charlene Rooke inspired readers with ideas for how airlines can better serve transumers. Aviation consultant Rob Britton… more
In this week’s engagement checkup, we examine how airlines are using the video-sharing site to recruit, inform and entertain potential passengers. In true YouTube fashion, results range from the banal to the outrageous. more
Q&A
The uncertain fate of inflight magazines. The holy grail of mile-high broadband. We spoke to Emirates’ Patrick Brannelly about the future of inflight communications and entertainment. more