Russian Airlines Expand In-Flight Streaming Services

Flying with Aeroflot is about to get more entertaining, as the carrier rolls out streaming platforms to long-haul aircraft—part of a broader push to digitize air travel.
Russia is rapidly digitizing its air travel experience. Passengers will no longer have to switch off and zone out at 35,000 feet—airlines are launching their own onboard streaming services. The country’s flagship carrier, Aeroflot, is extending its entertainment system to wide-body jets. According to Deputy CEO for IT Anton Matskevich, the service will be available on 41 aircraft, including the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777. The system had already been deployed on narrow-body planes.
The new setup complements traditional seatback screens, allowing passengers to stream content directly to their personal devices via onboard Wi-Fi. Russian-made tech is playing a central role in modernizing the passenger experience.
The innovation isn’t limited to major airlines. Regional carrier Yamal—serving some of Russia’s most remote areas—has launched its own platform, YAMAL.BOX. More and more planes in the Russian fleet are offering passengers movies, cartoons, books, and music on demand.