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Beyond Entertainment presented by Panasonic Avionics
by Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Beyond Entertainment is a new podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is our VP of Product Management. He'll sit down at Panasonic Avionics Corporation Headquarters with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter experts for 15-30 minute deep dives. In Season 1 we look at trends in in flight…
Episodes
How IAWA Empowers Women in Aviation | Beyond Entertainment S2 E6
6 Mar 2025 · 23 min
Our guest for this episode is Debra Santos, an aviation engineer turned marketeer, and the current President of the International Aerospace Women's Association (IAWA). Founded in 1988, IAWA brings together women in the industry to promote their advancement worldwide. It does this through…
NIHITO: The outside-in system driving product innovation | Beyond Entertainment S2 E5
21 Feb 2025 · 24 min
In this episode, we're joined by Paul Young from the Pragmatic Institute. He shares insights into the organization's origins and core principles. This includes the importance of understanding user needs to ensure the success of products and services.
How Industrial Design is Transforming Aircraft Interiors | Beyond Entertainment S2 E4
16 Jan 2025 · 18 min
Welcome to another installment of Beyond Entertainment, where we delve into the latest innovations and trends in the aviation industry. In this episode, Andy Masson sits down with Nigel Goode, President and CEO of PriestmanGoode, to explore how changing passenger expectations and technological…
How USB Type-C is Revolutionizing Laptops and Hybrid Work | | Beyond Entertainment S2 E2
30 Sept 2024 · 27 min
In this episode of Panasonic's Beyond Entertainment podcast, we sit down with Jinyu Mao , Senior Director of Product Planning at HP and Jeff Ravencraft , president of the USB Implementers Forum, to discuss the future of USB technology and its impact on laptops, hybrid work, and global…
Breaking Barriers | The Future of In-Flight Entertainment and Sustainability with Ed Dryden | Beyond Entertainment S2 E1
3 Sept 2024 · 13 min
Welcome to another episode of Beyond Entertainment, where we delve into the latest innovations and trends in the aviation industry. In this episode, we are at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, with a special guest, Ed Dryden, President of Collins Interiors . In this insightful conversation, we…
It Starts with a Hypothesis | Market Research with Blake Emery | Beyond Entertainment Episode 8
14 Nov 2023 · 35 min
Market research is at the core of every product our industry brings to market, but how do you get good market research with actionable results? This week Andy Masson sits down with Blake Emery, long time Boeing veteran and current President of the market research group that bears his name. Listen…
Keeping Passengers Connected | Ben Griffin, OneWeb | Beyond Entertainment
23 Aug 2023 · 19 min
Passenger demand for in-flight Wi-Fi continues to grow, and the expectation is to have the same experience in the air as they do on the ground. This week Andy Masson sits down with Ben Griffin, Vice President of Mobility at OneWeb for a deep dive on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, multi-orbit…
Let's Talk Antennas | Tracy Trent, Stellar Blu | Beyond Entertainment
8 Aug 2023 · 26 min
Tracy Trent and Andy Masson Sit Down to discuss antenna technology.
The Stadium at 35,000 Feet | Richard Wise, Sport 24 | Beyond Entertainment
18 Jul 2023 · 12 min
Passengers are passionate about sport. Missing the FIFA Women's World Cup, ICC Cricket World Cup, or Formula 1 just because you had to catch a flight is devastating. This week Andy Masson and Richard Wise, Head of Content at Sport 24, sit down to discuss all things sport, and everything you can…
Helping Passengers Own Their Space | Markus Hollerer, Recaro Aircraft Seating | Beyond Entertainment Episode 04
11 Jul 2023 · 13 min
Recaro's new PL3810 seats are roomy enough that you can record an entire podcast while sitting in them. If you don't believe us, you should catch this week's episode of Beyond Entertainment, where Andy Masson and Markus Hollerer, Head of Strategy and Products, Recaro Aircraft Seating, take a seat…
Nobody's Paying Attention to Audio | Matt Marrin, HEAR360 | Beyond Entertainment Episode 03
5 Jul 2023 · 32 min
Quadraphonic sound? Swinging the bass? Panning to mono? If what you're reading makes sense to you, you'll definitely want to hear Andy Masson and Matt Marrin, CEO and Co-Founder of HEAR360, have a chat about why the in-flight audio experience is just as important as the visual. Andy and Matt dig…
We're Display Snobs | Dave Lincoln, Lincoln Technologies | Beyond Entertainment Episode 02
27 Jun 2023 · 16 min
In Episode 02 of Beyond Entertainment Andy Masson sits down with Dave Lincoln, President & CEO of Lincoln Technology Solutions and self-described display snob who's passionate about making the best displays in the world. Together they dive into the history of screen technology for in-flight…
Why can't I have this on an airplane? | Edward Dryden, Collins Aerospace | Beyond Entertainment Episode 01
20 Jun 2023 · 15 min
Welcome to Beyond Entertainment, a new podcast series from Panasonic Avionics where host Andy Masson sits down with airline executives, technology leaders, research partners, and the occasional Panasonic Avionics subject matter expert to take a deep dive on the future of passenger experiences. In…
Season 1 Trailer - Beyond Entertainment presented by Panasonic Avionics
19 May 2023 · 1 min
Beyond Entertainment is a new podcast from Panasonic Avionics Corporation that explores the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity. We'll review industry and passenger trends, dive deep into research, explore future technologies, and more in this seasonal series. Host Andrew Masson is…