- Air India will equip 51 of its aircraft with Thales' AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Also:
- Forty existing aircraft (777s and 787s) have been refurbished and 11 new aircraft (787s and A350s) have all been linefitted to include the latest Thales AVANT Up technology.
- AVANT Up features an Optiq QLED smart display that delivers the best in-flight entertainment solution for aviation with cinematic 4K HDR image quality and in-screen USB-A and USB-C fast charging.
- Thales is proud to partner with Air India to transform the in-flight passenger experience.
Air India, India's leading global airline with the country's largest international network and the most direct flights connecting India to destinations around the world, has selected Thales' AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution . With Thales' AVANT Up, Air India offers an engaging and memorable guest experience.
Thales will continue to upgrade and refurbish Air India's 40 current Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft with its state-of-the-art AVANT Up system from 2024 to 2025. In addition, Thales will install AVANT Up IFE on 11 of Air India's new Airbuses. Thales is proud to have a lasting relationship with Air India and to support Air India's transformation as it redefines the passenger entertainment experience.
AVANT Up offers great possibilities for integrating a wide range of services and applications, such as interactive 3D maps and immersive route-based programming. Thales' Select User Interface (UI) enhances passenger engagement, ensuring guests enjoy the most intuitive user experience to navigate through a rich catalog of entertainment.
Thales' AVANT Up features an Optiq, 4K QLED HDR display designed to provide the best viewing experience in the air with unparalleled picture quality. Optiq features in-screen USB-A and USB-C fast charging ports, and is the only display with two Bluetooth connections and built-in Wi-Fi. Optiq allows passengers to charge their phones and laptops while pairing wireless headphones and other devices to the display, so they arrive at their destination charged and relaxed.
“At Thales, we are extremely proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with Air India. We are committed to supporting Air India's transformation by offering AVANT Up technology – a class-in-flight experience that celebrates India's vibrant culture and colours.” Yannick Assouad, Executive Vice President Avionics, Thales
“India is the fastest growing aviation market in the world and has huge potential for further growth. This will set the stage for airlines to improve the overall flying experience for their passengers. We are pleased to help Air India achieve its goal of providing a superior customer experience with advanced AVANT Up in-flight entertainment.” Ashish Saraf, Vice President and Country Director, India, Thales, said:
“At Air India, we are committed to providing a world-class travel experience to our passengers. Partnering with Thales on our premium in-flight entertainment system AVANT Up is a step in the direction of our transformation programme. “This latest in-flight entertainment technology will allow us to stay at the forefront of aviation technology and offer our passengers a unique in-flight entertainment system.” Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Officer, Air India said:
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