BBC Studios has introduced a streaming platform specifically designed for the aviation industry. Developed with Panasonic Avionics, the cut-down version of the corporation’s online Player will launch later this year and is the first fully rights-cleared streaming platform developed for airlines.

The service will feature a regularly updated library of the the BBC’s factual, entertainment, documentaries  and children’s content. This means that popular shows like Blue Planet III will be available on the Player soon after they are broadcast in the UK.

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Zina Neophytou, of BBC Studios said: “Launching BBC Player with Panasonic later this year will be transformative for the inflight entertainment industry. BBC Studios continues to drive innovation and is the first studio to bring air travellers a state-of-the-art, fully rights cleared streaming platform, whenever and wherever they fly. Passengers will enjoy a continuously evolving library of the best stories from the BBC, enhancing their inflight experience with a service they will instantly recognise, trust and love.”

Andy Masson, Senior Vice President, Panasonic Avionics said: “For years our industry has talked about services like streaming and OTT, but, until now, there has not been a robust, reliable and true solution to deliver these kinds of services to aircraft. By delivering the world’s first fully rights-cleared streaming platform developed for airlines, Panasonic Avionics and BBC Studios are significantly enhancing the onboard entertainment experience by delivering timely, relevant, and exciting content that passengers demand.”