Airbus and KID-Systeme extend Airspace Link for airlines’ cross-fleet needs

Following the launch of the Airspace Link onboard open ecosystem in June this year, Airbus is expanding its scope to also cover airlines’ cross-fleet-wide requirements.

Airbus and its cabin systems subsidiary KID-Systeme now offer the new GeniusLINK solution for third-party (non-Airbus) fleets, which the aircraft manufacturer says will provide the equivalent agnostic onboard functionalities and services as the Airspace Link platform.

GeniusLINK is a multi-talented in-flight system that offers a high degree of flexibility on a multi-purpose platform, simultaneously hosting passenger and crew applications while meeting customer requirements in terms of wireless entertainment, eCommerce and cabin management operations.

Airbus says GeniusLINK connects all onboard products, including interfaces and sensors for real-time interconnected IoT services. This information transfer secures communication to passengers, flight crew, maintenance and ground services and enables business opportunities and ancillary revenues for airlines.