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Next generation of in-flight mapping on SQ308/SQ319 (new 777-300ER)
As a team member of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) project "Hidden Journeys", I wanted share the following with the members of SQTalk:
Flights SQ308 & SQ319 between LHR and SIA (SQ's new 777-300ER) is trialling the new version of the Flight Path moving-map, as part of the latest version of KrisWorld IFE.
Photo by 726on SQ308
Photo by 726on SQ308
(The Hidden Journeys team would like to extend their thanks to SQTalk member 726, who took the above images of the new flight map on board SQ308, and gave us valuable feedback.)
If any SQTalk members will be flying these routes (SQ308/SQ319) in the coming weeks, we would love to get your feedback. Please check out the map during the flight and lets us know what you think.
Many thanks!
Daniel
Web-Cooordinator & Writer - Hidden Journeys
Next generation of in-flight mapping brings the journey alive - media release - 17.12.13 -
Passengers on board Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft flying between London and Singapore will be the first to trial a new geo-entertainment product from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Hidden Journeys content provides passengers with real-time information about the fascinating parts of the world they are flying over.
Points of interest along the journey are illustrated with eye-catching images, including historic ones from the Society’s rich collections, and explained with expert text.
On the flight path from London to Singapore, passengers will learn, for example, about Agra and the fascinating history of the Taj Mahal, the beautiful Andaman Islands, the mountainous Caucasus and – closer to home – how the English Channel came to exist.
The content is integrated into the moving-map feature of the latest version of Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, across First, Business and Economy classes.
Dr Rita Gardner, the Society’s Director says: “It is a joy to share geographical knowledge and the wonders of our modern world to bring the moving map, and indeed the journey, alive for passengers. Between take-off and landing we often forget just how many different places, cultures and landscapes that we cross. I am delighted that we have the opportunity to work in partnership with Singapore Airlines to realise this ambition.”
Michael Palin, Immediate Past President of the Society, says: “Hidden Journeys is, literally, about seeing the world. And you’ll never want an aisle seat again.”
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has also been instrumental in establishing geo-entertainment as an important trend in the in-flight entertainment industry, and Singapore Airlines is the first airline to include this service to benefit their customers.
The Society has developed the Hidden Journeys service with Airborne Interactive, an in-flight entertainment software company and leading geo-entertainment provider.
The Hidden Journeys content is currently being trialled and feedback is welcomed.
Passengers on board Singapore Airlines’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft flying between London and Singapore will be the first to trial a new geo-entertainment product from the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Hidden Journeys content provides passengers with real-time information about the fascinating parts of the world they are flying over.
Points of interest along the journey are illustrated with eye-catching images, including historic ones from the Society’s rich collections, and explained with expert text.
On the flight path from London to Singapore, passengers will learn, for example, about Agra and the fascinating history of the Taj Mahal, the beautiful Andaman Islands, the mountainous Caucasus and – closer to home – how the English Channel came to exist.
The content is integrated into the moving-map feature of the latest version of Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system, across First, Business and Economy classes.
Dr Rita Gardner, the Society’s Director says: “It is a joy to share geographical knowledge and the wonders of our modern world to bring the moving map, and indeed the journey, alive for passengers. Between take-off and landing we often forget just how many different places, cultures and landscapes that we cross. I am delighted that we have the opportunity to work in partnership with Singapore Airlines to realise this ambition.”
Michael Palin, Immediate Past President of the Society, says: “Hidden Journeys is, literally, about seeing the world. And you’ll never want an aisle seat again.”
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) has also been instrumental in establishing geo-entertainment as an important trend in the in-flight entertainment industry, and Singapore Airlines is the first airline to include this service to benefit their customers.
The Society has developed the Hidden Journeys service with Airborne Interactive, an in-flight entertainment software company and leading geo-entertainment provider.
The Hidden Journeys content is currently being trialled and feedback is welcomed.
Photo by 726on SQ308
Photo by 726on SQ308
(The Hidden Journeys team would like to extend their thanks to SQTalk member 726, who took the above images of the new flight map on board SQ308, and gave us valuable feedback.)
If any SQTalk members will be flying these routes (SQ308/SQ319) in the coming weeks, we would love to get your feedback. Please check out the map during the flight and lets us know what you think.
Many thanks!
Daniel
Web-Cooordinator & Writer - Hidden Journeys
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