Bluebox Aviation Systems and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business sign MOU for wireless IFE

Bluebox Aviation Systems and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the delivery of the Bluebox wIFE fitted wireless In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) solution to the aviation market. The companies will support each other in the customisation of the system to meet customer requirements, installation engineering and the certification process. The agreement also includes post-installation support (and maintenance) for the system.
– Bluebox Wireless In-Flight Entertainment (wIFE) solution offered for Fokker and other aircraft types
– wIFE access via personal electronic devices (PEDs) enhances passenger comfort
The benefits of a more wide-reaching partnership arose from the companies working together to achieve certification of Bluebox’s wIFE fitted wireless system on Fokker aircraft. The companies recognised the benefit of establishing a formal agreement covering the cooperation to bring the solution to other aircraft types.