AP Labs announced the launch of a new business unit called AP Avionx . AP Avionx is a premier supplier of integrated hardware systems for the commercial aerospace industry and In-Flight Entertainment & Communication (IFE&C) market in particular.
Due to the escalating demand from commercial and private aircraft passengers to access in-flight broadband services, the IFE&C market is poised for substantial growth. Research from MultiMedia Intelligence suggests that the market for in-flight broadband services is expected to grow to nearly $936 million in passenger revenue in 2012, up from initial revenue of $6.6 million this year.