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While portable IFE had a relatively small base of $75 million for 2007, IMDC expects double-digit growth for the next two to three years. Companies such as AirVod, IMS and Mezzo are attracting portable business from airlines that want to avoid the often large capital expenditure associated with installed IFE.

Dubai-based Emirates last year contracted Panasonic Avionics for $500 million to supply eX2 IFE systems for its existing fleet and new aircraft purchases, as part of an investment of more than $600 million in new in-flight products and services.