Airlines

Top 10 World’s Best Inflight Entertainment 2022

The term “in-flight entertainment” (IFE) refers to the entertainment options offered to passengers on aircraft while they are in the air.

A highly competitive element of modern air travel is in-flight entertainment, which is prized for its high quality. The award recognizes the airlines that offer the finest selection and caliber of in-flight entertainment. Airlines that try to give their customers a fantastic experience, from the availability and currency of onboard Wi-Fi to and cost of movies, TV shows, music, and games.

Emirates takes home three honors at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022(Opens in a new browser tab)

1. Emirates: Emirates has won the Top position in World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for the 17th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

2. United Airlines: It has won second place in World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.

3. Qatar Airways: At Skytrax world airline awards 2022, it has been recognized as the world’s best in-flight entertainment airline.

Emirates invests over the US $ 350 million in next-generation inflight entertainment systems for the new A350 fleet(Opens in a new browser tab)

4. Singapore Airlines: At Skytrax world airline awards 2022, it won the fourth position as the world’s best in-flight entertainment airline.

5. Delta airlines: It has placed at the top fifth position as the world’s best in-flight entertainment airline by Skytrax world airlines awards.

6. Jet Blue Airways: At Skytrax world airlines awards It has placed at the sixth position as the world’s best inflight entertainment airline.

The World’s Top 10 Airlines of 2022 – World Airline Awards(Opens in a new browser tab)

7. Qantas Airways: As the airline with the finest in-flight entertainment worldwide, Qantas came in seventh place at Skytrax World Airlines Awards 2022.

8. Virgin Atlantic: It has earned the title of best in-flight entertainment airline in the world at the 2022 Skytrax World Airlines Awards.

9. Turkish Airlines: It has won ninth place as the best airline for in-flight entertainment at the Skytrax World Airlines Awards in 2022.

10. American Airlines: It has won Tenth place as the best airline for in-flight entertainment at the Skytrax World Airlines Awards in 2022.

Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.