In this episode we talk mental health and wellbeing with Kirsty and Andy Dobson, the owner founders of Clarity& Why is it considered a soft subject in an aviation industry where performance and safety are critically dependent on our people being in the right mindset?

Reliable onboard connectivity has become one of the most important drivers of airline passenger experience.

In this episode of the Future Travel Experience Podcast, Max Gosney speaks with Don Buckman, President of Viasat and APEX Board Member, about the engineering behind aircraft Wi-Fi, the evolution of satellite communications and why connectivity is rapidly becoming a major commercial platform for airlines.

Watch a Viasat system being launched: https://www.viasat.com/about/technology/satellite-fleet/viasat-3/

The discussion explores:

• How aircraft stay connected while travelling at over 500mph
• GEO vs LEO satellite technology
• The future of airline connectivity
• Passenger expectations for onboard Wi-Fi
• Ancillary revenue opportunities enabled by connectivity
• Advertising and digital retail in the cabin
• Innovation culture at Viasat
• The future of satellite communications and aviation

Whether you're an airline executive, airport leader, technology provider or simply passionate about the future of aviation, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the industry's most important areas of innovation.

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How will in-flight entertainment evolve as onboard connectivity, streaming and passenger expectations continue to change?

In this episode of the FTE Podcast, Max Gosney speaks with Esdra Lamy, Senior Vice President at Warner Bros. Discovery and APEX Board Director, about the future of premium entertainment in the cabin.

The discussion explores the role of curated content, free Wi-Fi, airline partnerships, seatback entertainment, passenger viewing habits and why the aircraft cabin remains one of the last truly focused media environments.

Esdra also shares his aspirations for future airline entertainment experiences, reflects on the remarkable success of Barbie as one of the most popular in-flight films, discusses the continued importance of seatback screens, and explains why collaboration between airlines and content providers will be essential for the next generation of passenger experiences.

Whether you work for an airline, airport, content provider or technology company, this episode offers valuable insight into the future of in-flight entertainment and passenger engagement.