Testing In-Flight Entertainment Software: A Comprehensive Framework for Reliability, Security, and Compliance

Author(s)	Arjun Agaram Mangad
Country	United States
Abstract	In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems are a key part of modern air travel, offering passengers access to comfortable lighting, seat positions, movies, music, and internet services during their flight. Ensuring the reliability and safety of IFE software is critical: failures can degrade passenger experience, incur revenue loss, or even pose safety risks. This paper presents a comprehensive, structured testing framework for IFE software that spans functional, performance, security, compliance, and integration testing. We detail testing methodologies, including unit, integration, regression, and penetration testing, and map them to the IFE development lifecycle. Through case studies of notable IFE system failures, the paper analyzes how the proposed framework might have helped prevent these incidents. The discussions and case studies of the paper aim to underscore that a rigorous, holistic testing approach can substantially improve IFE software reliability, security, and regulatory compliance. Adopting such a framework is vital for the aviation industry to mitigate IFE failures and enhance passenger trust.
Field	Engineering
Published In	Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August 2022
Published On	2022-08-04
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2022.v04i04.40666
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9btgv

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