9 episodes

Beyond Entertainment is a new podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives.

In Season 1 we look at trends in in flight entertainment screen and audio technologies, the latest connectivity solutions, airline success stories, and more.

Join us as we explore the passenger experience, Beyond Entertainment.

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Beyond Entertainment is a new podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives.

In Season 1 we look at trends in in flight entertainment screen and audio technologies, the latest connectivity solutions, airline success stories, and more.

Join us as we explore the passenger experience, Beyond Entertainment.

    It Starts with a Hypothesis | Market Research with Blake Emery | Beyond Entertainment Episode 8

    It Starts with a Hypothesis | Market Research with Blake Emery | Beyond Entertainment Episode 8

    Market research is at the core of every product our industry brings to market, but how do you get good market research with actionable results? This week Andy Masson sits down with Blake Emery, long time Boeing veteran and current President of the market research group that bears his name. Listen in for actionable tactics to bring your research to the next level.
    Our entire Beyond Entertainment podcast library is available on our website, https://www.panasonic.aero/category/beyond-entertainment/.

    • 35 min
    Keeping Passengers Connected | Ben Griffin, OneWeb | Beyond Entertainment

    Keeping Passengers Connected | Ben Griffin, OneWeb | Beyond Entertainment

    Passenger demand for in-flight Wi-Fi continues to grow, and the expectation is to have the same experience in the air as they do on the ground. This week Andy Masson sits down with Ben Griffin, Vice President of Mobility at OneWeb for a deep dive on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, multi-orbit connectivity strategies, and why the industry is buzzing with excitement for these services to come online.
    Our entire Beyond Entertainment podcast library is available on our website, https://www.panasonic.aero/category/beyond-entertainment/.

    • 18 min
    Let's Talk Antennas | Tracy Trent, Stellar Blu | Beyond Entertainment

    Let's Talk Antennas | Tracy Trent, Stellar Blu | Beyond Entertainment

    Tracy Trent and Andy Masson Sit Down to discuss antenna technology. 

    • 25 min
    The Stadium at 35,000 Feet | Richard Wise, Sport 24 | Beyond Entertainment

    The Stadium at 35,000 Feet | Richard Wise, Sport 24 | Beyond Entertainment

    Passengers are passionate about sport. Missing the FIFA Women’s World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, or Formula 1 just because you had to catch a flight is devastating. This week Andy Masson and Richard Wise, Head of Content at Sport 24, sit down to discuss all things sport, and everything you can watch live while flying. 
    Even though live sport in-flight is 10 years old, it’s still a massive wow factor for passengers. Listen as Andy and Richard talk through passenger engagement for the 2022 World Cup, doing what’s best for all passengers, and what’s coming up next on the Sport 24 schedule.
    Beyond Entertainment is a podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives. 
    Join us as we explore the passenger experience, Beyond Entertainment.

    • 11 min
    Helping Passengers Own Their Space | Markus Hollerer, Recaro Aircraft Seating | Beyond Entertainment Episode 04

    Helping Passengers Own Their Space | Markus Hollerer, Recaro Aircraft Seating | Beyond Entertainment Episode 04

    Recaro's new PL3810 seats are roomy enough that you can record an entire podcast while sitting in them. If you don't believe us, you should catch this week's episode of Beyond Entertainment, where Andy Masson and Markus Hollerer, Head of Strategy and Products, Recaro Aircraft Seating, take a seat at June's Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany.
    In addition to running through the list of new innovations from the seat manufacturer, Andy and Markus talk through trends in classes of service, what passengers really want out of a seat when they fly, and how suppliers like Recaro and Panasonic Avionics can address sustainability in the industry.
    Beyond Entertainment is a podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives. 
    Join us as we explore the passenger experience, Beyond Entertainment.

    • 13 min
    Nobody's Paying Attention to Audio | Matt Marrin, HEAR360 | Beyond Entertainment Episode 03

    Nobody's Paying Attention to Audio | Matt Marrin, HEAR360 | Beyond Entertainment Episode 03

    Quadraphonic sound? Swinging the bass? Panning to mono? If what you're reading makes sense to you, you'll definitely want to hear Andy Masson and Matt Marrin, CEO and Co-Founder of HEAR360, have a chat about why the in-flight audio experience is just as important as the visual.

    Andy and Matt dig into rising consumer expectations, the idea of personal sound, and why spatial audio is so important to the overall audio experience, both on the ground and in the air. Plus, they discuss the future of in-flight audio—without headphones!
    Beyond Entertainment is a podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives. 
    Join us as we explore the passenger experience, Beyond Entertainment.

    • 32 min

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14 Ratings

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Very unique inside look into the industry. Looking forward to more episodes.

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