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The Crystal Cabin Award Association recognized Thales' winning IFE innovation, FlytEDGE, during the gala event in Hamburg on May 28, 2024 in the IFEC & Digital Services category at the Aircraft Interiors.
FlytEDGE is the industry first connected cloud-based inflight entertainment system that transforms passenger engagement to the extraordinary.
FlytEDGE brings cutting-edge innovations and groundbreaking new technologies enabling airlines to offer fully tailored passenger interactions never seen before.
Thales
The Crystal Cabin Award is the world's leading prize in the field of cabin innovations and on-board products. Winning ideas shape the future of travel. During the special gala event held on May 28, 2024 in Hamburg as part of Aircraft Interiors Expo, Thales was recognized by the Crystal Cabin Award Association for the industry first connected cloud-based inflight entertainment system - FlytEDGE.
Thales unveiled FlytEDGE on the first day of Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. A revolutionary connected cloud-based inflight entertainment system that will transform passenger engagement to the extraordinary. FlytEDGE is unlike any traditional IFE system - with a sleek architecture, cutting-edge features, and unparalleled performance, it enables airlines to stand out by bringing the cool' factor to each seat.
Live personalization for a journey filled with unique experiences;
Industry first IFE solution to feature edge caching;
Instantly stream favorites and never miss a beat, continue watching on all flights;
Immense volume of content to immerse passengers in a world of entertainment choices.
Thales proudly receives the prestigious Crystal Cabin award for the third consecutive year. FlytEDGE, along with the previous winners in 2023 Onboard Data Center (ODC) and in 2022 Pulse power management solution, showcases Thales ongoing commitment to creating the future of IFE. It's time to embrace the EDGE. Discover a new era in inflight entertainment.
Were thrilled to win the 2024 Crystal Cabin Award in the IFEC & Digital Services category with FlytEDGE, the worlds first cloud-based inflight entertainment system. Its a true IFE revolution, said TK Kallenbach, CEO of Thales Inflyt Experience. FlytEDGEs groundbreaking features and intuitive design place it light-years ahead of the competition. This prestigious industry recognition for three straight years fills us with pride.
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Thales' FlytEDGE - the first cloud-based IFE in the world Winner of Crystal Cabin Award.pdf
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Thales, Media Relations Ground Transportation
33 (0)6 25 15 72 93 chrystelle.dugimont@thalesgroup.com
Alice Pruvot, Head of Media Relations, Aeronautics & Defense
33 7 70 27 11 37 alice.pruvot@thalesgroup.com
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