The last 18 months has seen the approach of conferences of entertainment (IFE) Board on the opportunities and the importance of the internet in flight and IFE wireless connectivity. There is no doubt that its potential could change the face of entertainment aboard and the overall experience of passengers, but there is another development that seeks to set their opinion about the future of the sector.
IFE systems based on Android, the latest in entertainment on board, hardware technology will give passengers access to applications through its support screen. For passengers who are familiar with downloading and using applications on their mobile devices, especially those that use an operating system Android, the learning curve of this technology will be soft. As a result, the arrival of Android IFE systems seems a natural fit.
Thales, one of the pioneers of this technology, says that the system will start with a small pool of applications that have been tested and proven to be useful for flight systems. While there may be opportunities to provide access to one greater share of the market of app in the future, the company is interested in ensuring performance and compatibility is as high as possible - that means applications that require a camera, GPS or Bluetooth are likely to stay out of the list.
For providers of contents of IFE, it will be an opportunity to associate with app developers to bring their content to the Android platform, while they will have the opportunity to create their own applications for airlines.
Meanwhile, for airlines, there are suggestions that the system could help to create income through fresh brand applications opportunities or host applications of retail sale business associates. Most likely, it will be revealed when Thales and other hardware companies discuss Android IFE systems show APEX in Long Beach, California this month of September.
Another point bearing large will be if the arrival of Android systems will be in conflict with or support internet connectivity through a device of the passenger. One theory is that passengers be given the opportunity to enjoy the contents of their devices through the larger screens, one could say that Dove support.
Another possible scenario could see passengers synchronizing their own devices for the Android systems to access a more personalized in-flight entertainment experience. For people who travel regularly, this could open significant opportunities for a more useful and informative flight experience.
According to Thales, there may even be opportunities for airlines to provide passengers with in-flight entertainment previews before shipment through an application for your mobile device. It would give them the opportunity to create playlists of content in flight which can be enjoyed during the flight.
Prospects for passengers, airlines and suppliers of entertainment aboard are certainly very exciting. Systems of IFE Android both joint flight of gaze of Wi-Fi to play an important role in the future of the airline industry, improve the passenger experience and opening new opportunities for those who provide.
Is it time to discuss the future of their in-flight entertainment?
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