Malaysia Airlines to Trial Flymingo Connect In-Flight Entertainment System

(03 Dec 2021)  Malaysia Airlines has signed an agreement with Moment, a French company, to trial the Flymingo Connect In-Flight Entertainment platform.

Embedding the latest technologies (5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, and IoT gateways), Flymingo Connect enables airlines to provide in-cabin connected services, enhance digitalization, and automate aircraft operations.

Developed for all types of aircraft, the modular platform features a server and wireless access points that enable the highest capacity performance and reliability in high-density environments.

Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

Tanguy Morel, CEO & co-founder of Moment, said, “We are proud to work with Malaysia Airlines as a launch customer on the integration of Flymingo Connect on its narrow-body fleet. In a digital-geared context, we are committed to working alongside airlines to enable them to provide a truly connected cabin experience.”

The trial of the Flymingo Connect IFE portal is expected to start in January 2022 on a number of Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

Once the trial has been successfully completed, Malaysia Airlines will deploy the system throughout its entire B737-800 fleet.

Lau Yin May, Group Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Malaysia Airlines Berhad, said, “We are particularly attentive to new technologies creating a contactless journey while making the cabin more comfortable and our passengers entertained with a series of new onboard services and an extensive library of the latest media content on our MHstudio entertainment portal.

 “The Flymingo Connect system empowers Malaysia Airlines to deliver market-leading onboard services, elevate our passenger’s onboard experience, build customer loyalty, and increase ancillary revenue. This is part of a more extensive cabin refurbishment programme that the airline has undertaken to ensure we deliver a seamless and highly customised travel experience for our passengers, especially in a post-pandemic era.

“Passengers will be able to vote for their favourite entertainment selection on future flights, continue their program seamlessly from one flight to another and transact with Enrich loyalty, among other things.”