# BBC Player has been developed with Panasonic Avionics and will provide in-flight entertainment with BBC Studios shows.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Deadline*

## Key points

- BBC Studios has launched the first fully rights-cleared streaming platform specifically for airlines.
- BBC Player was developed in partnership with Panasonic Avionics for in-flight entertainment.
- The platform will feature sections like BBC Earth, BBC News, BritBox, BBC Kids, and CBeebies.
- This move is part of BBC Studios' strategy to increase commercial income amid declining license fees.

**Companies:** BBC Studios, Panasonic Avionics
**Countries:** United Kingdom, Japan

[Read the full story on Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/04/bbc-studios-launches-bbc-player-airline-streaming-first-1236784400/)

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