Qatar Airways Debuts AI-Driven Converix In-Flight Entertainment on 777-9 Jets at Paris Air Show
(IN SHORT) During the 55th International Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways, recently named World’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax for a record ninth time, revealed its new in-flight entertainment system on Boeing 777-9 jets. Developed in partnership with Panasonic Avionics’ Converix platform, the IFE harnesses AI to deliver a single, integrated interface for entertainment, cabin controls, and digital services. Features include dynamically tailored content, seat-level smart controls, and a fully connected digital ecosystem. Xia Cai, Qatar Airways’ SVP of Product Development, emphasizes this launch as a transformative step in redefining the passenger experience. The modular, digital-first approach promises standardized, scalable upgrades across the airline’s fleet, reinforcing its commitment to digital innovation and personalized service.
(PRESS RELEASE) DOHA, Qatar, 2025-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — At the 55th International Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways—honored as Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline for 2025, marking a record ninth win—has unveiled its next-generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Built on Panasonic Avionics’ Converix platform and debuting on the airline’s Boeing 777-9 aircraft, this advanced solution exemplifies Qatar Airways’ drive toward a fully digital, highly personalized onboard environment.
Reflecting its relentless pursuit of exceptional travel experiences, Qatar Airways will integrate the Converix-based IFE to offer passengers seamless access to entertainment, cabin controls, and services through a unified, AI-powered interface. From curated content delivery that adapts to individual tastes to seat-specific smart controls, the new system elevates every facet of the journey.
“As the newly crowned World’s Best Business Class, we’re constantly redefining what passengers can expect from their flight experience,” said Xia Cai, Senior Vice President of Product Development at Qatar Airways. “This isn’t merely a tech upgrade—it’s a transformative platform that reshapes in-flight entertainment. With each innovation, we’re charting the future of travel at 35,000 feet and beyond.”
Designed with a modular, digital-first philosophy, the Converix platform standardizes content management and AI functionality fleetwide, laying the groundwork for scalable enhancements and new service rollouts across Qatar Airways’ diverse aircraft types. This initiative underscores the carrier’s strategic emphasis on digital transformation and continuous product evolution to deepen passenger engagement throughout their journey.
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