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FlightPath3D’s map has now been accessed by more than one hundred million devices across more than 2,600 commercial aircraft from 60 different airlines around the world. The company attributes the success of its in-flight map product to its ability to adapt to different software platforms and airline needs.

LOS ANGELES -- Passengers, who are typically huddled around Arrivals and Departures screens at airports around the world, could access relevant flight information - and more - on their personal electronic devices in the future.

The ability to peruse popular attractions at a given destination has been available for some time through moving map supplier FlightPath3D, which has developed a product that has moved far beyond providing rudimentary flight data. F

Providing a consistent passenger experience across multiple aircraft types, which may be equipped with different systems, is becoming ever more important for airlines as they continue to elevate their brand and differentiate their inflight service from the competition.

FlightPath3D President Duncan Jackson says, “Our map is now accessed by over a hundred million devices.

FlightPath3D reinforces its position as one of the fastest-growing and most innovative tech companies in the IFEC space, surpassing the company’s latest milestone just nine months after announcing its 50th airline customer.

FlightPath3D President Duncan Jackson says, “We built our inflight moving map software to run on LINUX, iOS or Android, and any inflight entertainment system. In less than six years, we’ve seen our maps fly on over 2,600 commercial aircraft with 60-plus airline customers. 

Bones jiggled by turbulence, brain number via SkyMall, nose twitchy with the smell of my neighbor’s peanut breath and secret farts, I am lost. My hand reaches for my lone salvation, a ladybug-sized nub on the armrest labeled MAP. The little seat-back screen lights up with a fetching 3D rendering of our plane - there’s me and you …

Rather than choosing from a dizzying selection of Hollywood blockbusters, podcasts or games, sometimes the most appealing option for airline passengers is the therapeutic monotony of an inflight map.

Followers of the basic in-flight moving map are in for a treat as manufacturers plan an upgrade to the feature that has remained largely unchanged since its debut more than 30 years ago.

The next generation of in-flight trackers will offer a much higher level of detail, taking fliers in a new, more commercial, direction.

The in-flight moving map, object of fascination for travel geeks and impatient fliers, is going in a new direction. But have your credit card ready: The beloved map will become one more revenue-generator for airlines.

Looking to maximize passenger engagement with an inflight entertainment system? The moving map interface is the best place to start and FlightPath3D released two new options this week to keep travelers entertained while also potentially increasing airline revenue.

The company’s moving map interface is already flying with more than 50 airlines and delivers airline-specific data options for points of interest.

With China expected to become the world’s largest commercial air travel market in the next few years, FlightPath3D says the country is an important part of its global expansion plan.

FlightPath3D has significantly increased its airline customer base in mainland China and expects to add more clients in the near future. Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines and Xiamen Airlines are among the China-based carriers that currently offer FlightPath3D’s moving map solution on their in-flight entertainment systems.

FlightPath3D has now installed its wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) 3D Moving Map product on over 1,000 aircraft in total. The news follows a recent announcement that the company had secured its 50th airline customer in less than five years.

On installing its 1,000th aircraft with its wireless IFE moving map solution, president of FlightPath3D Duncan Jackson said, “We’re delighted to have many airline customers flying with our wireless IFE map, including Southwest, Air Europa, Air France, All Nippon Airways, Air Arabia, Arkia, Jet Airways and WestJet.”