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Swapping TVs For iPads Makes Planes 7% Lighter
What would happen if you ripped out all the TVs and associated wiring from a plane and gave everyone an iPad instead? Well, we just found out: the plane becomes 7 per cent lighter and saves a heap of fuel as a result.
First Look At Jetstar’s iPad Entertainment System
It’s been talked about since June last year, but Jetstar has finally rolled out its in-flight entertainment system that utilises the iPad. The new service will begin rolling out on planes from tomorrow (November 9), and should be available across the Australia-based Jetstar fleet from December. So what do you get for your money? Lifehacker gives you a detailed tour of the system.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Uses Android For Entertainment
American Airlines Adds Wireless Movies To All Its 767s
You can take that issue of SkyMall and choke yourself with it, because American Airlines flights are now a little more fun! TechCrunch reports AA is pushing its Gogo streaming video service to all 767s, offering 100 films and episodes.
Samsung Galaxy Tab For American Airlines’ First-Class Bourgeoisie
Not only is American Airlines offering in-flight streaming on passengers’ devices, they’re also stocking the first class cabin with 6000 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets in total.
American Airlines To Offer In-Flight Streaming To Your Device
Indulging in in-flight entertainment on American Airlines is going to get much easier – you’ll never have to stare at a stupid little screen on the the back of the head rest of the passenger in front of you ever again.
Android Will Take Over Aeroplanes Too
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Not happy with invading phones, tablets and TVs, Runway Girl Mary Kirby reports that Android will live inside aeroplane seats too. Both Thales and Panasonic are eyeing Google’s platform for their next-generation touchscreen in-flight entertainment products.
