Thales has launched its innovative 360Stream solution at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg.
The company says that the live, event-based programming solution for inflight entertainment (IFE) delivers what the industry has craved for decades: live sports, news, and special events for passengers on board.
According to the company, the solution is already available, with passengers being able to enjoy multiple global news channels and sports from around the world.
Niels Steenstrup, Chief Executive Officer, Thales InFlyt Experience commented: “Thales has delivered an industry first with 360Stream, to connect passengers with the world’s ‘happening now’ content. The innovative service benefits passengers with relevant and timely content so they won’t miss out on news and events.
“Working on any satellite network and with any inflight entertainment system provider, airlines are empowered to increase passenger engagement with flexibility for the future.”
Thales says its 360Stream solution offers the industry’s first DVR capability and airlines are able to record content as it is streamed live, giving passengers control to play, pause, rewind, or skip to live, just like they would at home.
Passengers can also access the content on their personal electronic devices without having to download an application. Thales’ content partners for the solution include BBC News, CNN, and EuroNews, with more coming soon, and airlines can also include their own partners within three days.
Thales also announced its near-live service at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, and says it is another industry first, delivering highlights of major events, like sports games and news, to the aircraft within an hour.
