RwandAir has inked an agreement
with in-flight entertainment specialist, IFE Services, to supply
all of its onboard entertainment needs. According to IFE Services,
the agreement covers the provision of Hollywood and Classic movies,
popular TV shows, audio channels and a CD library. The company
notes that the content will be shown on the African airline's
Boeing 737-800 fleet running Panasonic's eFX audio and visual on
demand (AVOD) system. "We've been supplying original,
cost-effective in-flight entertainment to airlines globally for
many years," notes Mr. Andy McEwan, Managing Director of IFE
Services. "Adding a growing, successful airline such as RwandAir to
our client-base is great news and we look forward to helping them
deliver a fantastic entertainment package to their passengers for
many years to come."
The CEO of RwandAir, Mr. John
Mirenge remarks: "For the very first time RwandAir will be
purchasing two brand new aircraft. We are very proud of these
Boeing 737-800s which will be fitted with the latest IFE technology
from Panasonic. The prospect of partnering with IFE Services on
audio visual content is one that we find exciting and hope will
bring a whole new onboard experience to our customers."
IFE Services discloses that
RwandAir is expected to take delivery of the two Boeing 737-800s in
July and September 2011 respectively; adding that the aircraft will
be the first on the African continent to incorporate the "Sky
Interior" concept adopted from the Boeing 787 design.