Tata group owned Air India has selected Thales’ in-flight entertainment solution. According to Thales, it will upgrade and retrofit Air India’s current fleet of 40 Boeing 777s and 787s with its AVANT Up system, starting in 2024 and continuing through 2025. Additionally, Thales will install the in-flight entertainment system on Air India’s 11 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft with deliveries to commence in 2025.
Thales’ in-flight entertainment system offers possibilities for integrating a wide range of services and applications, such as an interactive 3D map and immersive route-based programming. Thales’ Select User Interface (UI) enhances passenger engagement enabling guests to enjoy the most intuitive user experience to navigate across the rich catalog of entertainment.
“At Thales, we are very proud to deepen our long standing partnership with Air India,” said Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice-President Avionics. “This latest inflight entertainment technology will allow us to stay at the forefront of aviation technology and will help us provide our passengers with a unique onboard entertainment system,” Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India said.
Thales is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains — Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security.
The in-flight entertainment upgrade is set to enhance the passenger experience on Air India’s fleet, providing a unique and intuitive user interface for travelers to enjoy a wide range of entertainment options. With the installation process set to begin in 2024 and continue through 2025, Air India aims to stay at the forefront of aviation technology and provide its passengers with an unmatched onboard entertainment system.
This partnership between Air India and Thales highlights the commitment to providing a top-of-the-line experience for passengers, showcasing the airline’s dedication to delivering a high-quality and engaging in-flight entertainment system. Thales’ advanced technologies and Air India’s customer-centric approach are set to elevate the passenger experience to new heights.
