Titan Airways Announces Selection of Media inMotion for Advanced IFE Streaming Solution

May 26, 2015
Titan Airways has begun to equip a selection of its growing narrow-body fleet with an installed IFE streaming platform provided by Media inMotion (MiM), a UK-based provider of modular and wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions.

May 26, 2015 - London: Stansted-based charter and sub-charter specialist Titan Airways announced last week at EBACE in Geneva that it has begun to equip a selection of its growing narrow-body fleet with an installed IFE streaming platform provided by Media inMotion (MiM), a UK-based provider of modular and wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions.

On each of the A320-200 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft to be equipped with the MiM platform, passengers will enjoy digital content (ranging from Hollywood films and popular network series to current newspapers, magazines and music) streamed wirelessly from a lightweight onboard server to their smart phones, tablets and other Wi-Fi enabled personal electronic devices (PEDs). Five wireless access points (WAPs) per aircraft will ensure steady connection without degradation of experience, no matter how many passengers choose to log on.

According to Titan Airway’s Assistant Director Alastair Willson, Media in Motion’s successful large-scale IFE deployment with Monarch Airlines demonstrated to him that the solution is reliable, robust, and supported by a truly dedicated team of experts.

“This solution just seemed to tick all the boxes for us. MiM are already working with another UK airline, so we were able to actually touch and feel the product. It has been tried and tested, which for us is really important. We had a lot of trust in this team to deliver on what they promised, and so far they have done just that,” commented Willson on last week’s partnership announcement.

“We very much aim to be a premium service,” Willson continued, adding that Titan Airways always has an eye on the future. “All of our A320s are under 10 years of age and the 757’s are some of the youngest in the world. We believe that in a short time this type of digital IFE offering will become a necessity in this highly competitive business. We wanted something flexible and future-proof and we think we‘ve got that with the Media inMotion system.”

Martin Cunnison, CEO of Media inMotion, says that for now, the platform’s graphical user interface (GUI) has been configured to reflect Titan’s own branding; but that can be easily changed based on their charter customer’s own requirements.

“The partnership allows us to highly customise the passenger experience to suit the varied missions the aircraft are used for. At the touch of a button, crew can change the entire user interface and content line up to match the audience - whether the aircraft is flying in the easyJet or Jet2 colours or under private charter for Manchester United or Audi,” he explained.

“We are thrilled to be selected by Titan Airways to be their fully outsourced wireless IFE partner for the next 5 years.”

Media inMotion also offers a lighter and completely portable wireless IFE solution that can be deployed in minutes, without supplemental type certification (STC).

About Media inMotion

Media inMotion (MiM) is a privately owned UK-based provider of modular, wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solutions to commercial and executive aviation. MiM’s customers enjoy rapid deployment of highly customizable IFE solutions, taking advantage of the latest streaming technologies. A vast array of functionalities and advertising partnership opportunities enhance the passenger experience, while presenting airlines with ancillary revenue opportunities and enhanced operational efficiencies.

Both the portable and installed versions of the MiM content streaming platform can securely process a variety payments onboard.

MiM’s propriety DRM software is approved by most major Hollywood studios – for the ultimate selection of “must-have” content – while unique architectural framework enables a bespoke look and feel for each airline customer.

About Titan Airways

Headquartered at London Stansted airport, Titan Airways is a leading, independent provider of private air charter and lease services to executive and commercial aviation. Founded in 1988 and employing more than 250 staff, Titan Airways is one of the UK’s best established aircraft operators.

Titan Airways is certified by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to perform commercial air charter operations for passengers and cargo worldwide. Able to offer both short and long haul charters, including transatlantic flights, on as little as 60 minutes’ notice, Titan Airways has won the BACA Best Passenger Charter Airline Award on multiple occasions and today enjoys the prestigious reputation of Airline of Choice for a wide variety of air charter services worldwide.

Titan Airways’ fleet currently comprises ten aircraft: 3 Boeing 737-300QC’s; 2 Boeing 757-200’s; a Boeing 767-300ER; a Cessna Citation CJ2+ and 3 Airbus A320-200’s. Several of the aircraft are QC (quick change), enabling utilisation for either passenger or freight transportation.