Ava Airways Selects Moment for Wireless IFE

Paris (France), 7 October 2021 – Travelers flying the network of cities and regional destinations across the Caribbean, served by Ava Airways, can soon enjoy wireless in-flight entertainment (W-IFE) on board from Moment. The European specialist of digital in-flight services will be providing its 360° wireless IFE solution Flymingo Box, across Ava Airways’s fleet of Airbus a320.

A visionary airline for the future

Ava Airways is a Dominican Republic airline venture, established to cater for the demand between its hub at Santo Domingo and the Caribbean, Latin America, North American, European, and later, African destinations.  “With Ava Airways, we didn’t want to just envision a bunch of loosely connected potential innovations,” shares Olivier Arrindell, CEO at Ava Airways. “Instead, what we have done is create a cohesive concept for the airline of the future”. In order to create an unparalleled cabin experience, Ava Airways has chosen the IFE platform from Moment.

Flymingo Box: a compact and powerful IFE solution

The Flymingo Box is a compact W-IFE device generally stored securely in overhead lockers. As the most capable device in the industry, it allows more than 100 passengers to watch videos simultaneously. With exceptional cost-effectiveness, the Flymingo Box delivers innovative services designed to engage passengers and build customer loyalty as well as increase ancillary revenue. The contract also includes content sourcing and licensing for Ava Airways’s a320 and a330 aircraft.

A seamless digital journey for Ava Airways passengers

Starting in 2022, Ava Airways will provide its customers with a seamless in-flight experience, including entertainment content, real-time travel information, and a cutting-edge e-commerce platform.

"With the Flymingo Box, Ava Airways will have a wide array of solutions deployed across our Aircraft, leveraging technology to provide innovative onboard services.” says Olivier Arrindell."Our strategy is to go beyond the traditional borders of in-flight entertainment. Ava Airways is committed to building a fostered relationship with Moment and is looking forward to taking over the world of aviation with new routes and exciting passenger experiences onboard."

Yves Laffiché, Sales Director ar Moment said: "We are thrilled to begin this partnership with Ava Airways, a genuine disruptor in the airline market.” He adds: « With the Flymingo box, Ava Airways will offer a one-of-a-kind passenger experience, ensuring access to entertainment and digital services like never before.."

Other carriers, such as AirX, have also turned to the Flymingo Box to deliver high-quality entertainment on board, confirming the solution’s adaptability across different aviation segments.

About Ava Airways

Ava Airways – a Dominican Republic airline venture, established to cater for the demand between its hub at Santo Domingo and the Caribbean, Latin American, North American, European, and later, African destinations. Ava Airways appointed Olivier Arrindell as CEO to foster its development and communication. Mr. Arrindell’s ongoing success in Latina America, Central America, North America, and the Caribbean has been facilitated by his knowledge of financial management, Strategic Alliances, airline/aviation strategist, and a track record of successfully pulling together exceptional teams and business partners.

About Moment

Moment provides entertainment, e-commerce, and connectivity services for the travel industry.  Our wide array of solutions is deployed globally across transport and hospitality companies leveraging technology to elevate customer and crew experience.

Since 2013, Moment has been famous for developing open-innovation projects while building long-lasting client relationships. Today global operators and carriers like Air France, LOT Polish Airlines, or Air Belgium rely on the agile mindset and innovation of Moment.