What Burrana does

Burrana is a privately held aviation cabin technology company that designs, manufactures, and supports in-flight entertainment (IFE) and in-seat power systems for commercial airlines. The company was formed in January 2019 when digEcor, backed by private equity firm JW Hill Capital, acquired the commercial IFE business from Collins Aerospace and rebranded under the name Burrana (an indigenous Australian word meaning "to fly"). It carries over 50 years of heritage spanning Hughes Avicom, Sony Transcom, the Rockwell Collins PAVES family, and digEcor's GLIDE, ENGAGE, Power, and Passenger Service Solutions product lines. Burrana positions itself as the #3 player in the global IFE market, serving 300+ airline customers with hardware installed on 1,400-1,700+ aircraft.

The company's core technology is the RISE platform, a modular and configurable cabin system architecture powered by a single software stack, shared hardware, and a common 48VDC power backbone. The platform consolidates seatback entertainment (4K UHD with HDR), wireless entertainment, overhead entertainment (13.3-inch 4K), and in-seat power (RISE Power and the integrated RISE Power + PSS) onto one backbone, reducing aircraft weight by up to 30% versus traditional architectures and removing the need for airline customers to engage Burrana for routine GUI updates. Manufacturing is concentrated at a 15,000 sq ft facility in Mexicali, Mexico (expandable to 30,000 sq ft), with regional offices in Brisbane (HQ), Irvine CA, Springville UT, and Cannon Hill QLD, plus an Authorized Repair Center in Chengdu, China.

Burrana sells directly to airlines through regional sales teams (Americas, APAC, EMEA), through OEM linefit channels — with active authorization in the Airbus A320 family BFE Catalogue — and through modification/MRO partners such as JADE in APAC and Akkodis in EMEA. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (IFEC systems, in-seat power, LED cabin lighting, narrowbody tech refresh), multi-year enterprise support contracts, content and licensing revenue (Signal Lamp Entertainment's Ad Republic advertising), and aftermarket services via its own 145 repair center and authorized partners. Pricing is quote-based and tiered (Turnkey, Configurable, Customizable), with average deal sizes ranging from sub-fleet single-airline programs (Greater Bay Airlines) to multi-hundred-aircraft fleets (LATAM).

Name

Burrana

Legal name

Burrana Pty Ltd

Website

https://burrana.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Burrana is a private aviation cabin technology company that provides in-flight entertainment and in-seat power systems to commercial airlines worldwide through its RISE platform, serving more than 300 airline customers across approximately 1,400 to 1,700+ aircraft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

In-Flight Entertainment Systems

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Flight Comfort, Amenities & Cabin Supplies (Bedding, Kits, Headsets) (THABAMAE)

Keywords

• In-flight entertainment systems
• Aircraft cabin technology
• In-seat power solutions
• Aviation IFE hardware
• Cabin management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinkenba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. IFE Hardware and Systems: Sale of integrated cabin technology systems including seatback IFE, overhead IFE, wireless streaming hardware, and server infrastructure (4TB solid-state storage servers). Systems are sold as turnkey, configurable, or customizable solutions for both retrofit and linefit applications.
2. In-Seat Power Systems: Sale of RISE Power and RISE Power+PSS in-seat power solutions including USB seat boxes, 110V outlets, and passenger service integrated units. Sold as part of seat kits and mod kits for both OEM linefit and aftermarket retrofit.
3. Content and Advertising Services: Content services including movies, moving maps (Airshow ASXi, FlightPath3D, digEcor Moving Map), and integrated advertising through Signal Lamp Entertainment's Ad Republic platform for ancillary revenue generation.
4. Aftermarket and Support Services: Post-delivery services including repairs (via Authorized Repair Centers), spares management, content services, and aftermarket engineering. Burrana operates a 145 repair center at its Mexicali facility and an Authorized Repair Center in Chengdu, China.
5. Narrowbody Tech Refresh / PRAM / Digital Audio / Tape Replacement: Technology refresh solutions for narrowbody aircraft addressing obsolescence in legacy systems including PRAM, Digital Audio, Tape Replacement, and 3D Moving Maps. Often bundled with wireless IFE, in-seat power, and 4K overhead monitor upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burrana develops and sells integrated cabin technology products for commercial airlines, centered on its RISE platform. Offerings include seatback, wireless and overhead in-flight entertainment (IFE), in-seat power systems (USB and 110V), passenger service solutions, LED cabin lighting, crew and ground mobile applications (ENGAGE), content and advertising services, and technology refresh solutions for narrowbody aircraft. Products are sold both for OEM linefit and retrofit installation on narrow and wide-body aircraft.

Product overview

Burrana is a market leader in Inflight Entertainment (IFE) and cabin technology offering an integrated end-to-end cabin technology platform. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the RISE Platform, which encompasses RISE Seatback Entertainment, RISE Wireless Entertainment, RISE Overhead Entertainment, and RISE Power/RISE Power + PSS for in-seat power solutions. Complementing the RISE platform are legacy products including PAVES IFE family (PAVES On-Demand, PAVES Broadcast), GLIDE IFE systems (including GLIDE NV Monitor), and supporting services such as ENGAGE crew/ground applications, Cabin Management System, LED Cabin Lighting, Content Services, Passenger Service Solutions (PSS), and Moving Maps. The company serves commercial airlines across narrow and wide body aircraft for both linefit and retrofit installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RISE: Burrana's flexible, scalable, and configurable IFE platform consisting of hardware, software, apps and services delivering seatback, wireless and overhead entertainment as well as in-seat power for narrow and wide body aircraft.
• PAVES
• GLIDE
• ENGAGE

Products and services

• RISE Platform Flexible, scalable, and configurable in-flight entertainment (IFE) platform powered by a single software stack, shared hardware, and a common 48VDC power backbone. Delivers seatback, wireless, and overhead entertainment, as well as in-seat power, for narrow and wide-body aircraft. Designed for commercial airlines.
• RISE Power In-seat power system with intelligent power management, real-time data capture, and port-level control. Features the smallest seat box on the market (comparable to an iPhone, as light as 200g per seat) and fastest USB-A 15W charging with USB-C 60W upgrades. 48VDC architecture reduces weight by up to 30% versus traditional architectures.
• RISE Power + PSS (Passenger Service Solution) Integrated one-box in-seat power and passenger service solution combining USB power outlets with attendant call and reading light functionality. Eliminates the need for separate PSS hardware, reducing weight and complexity for widebody aircraft cabins.
• RISE Seatback Entertainment Seatback in-flight entertainment system delivering 4K UHD resolution with HDR displays, flexible GUI updatable by airlines' own IFEC ground teams, cloud-based content loading to crew devices, and integration with single-pin audio, Bluetooth, NFC, and USB-C or high-power USB-A ports.
• RISE Wireless Entertainment Wireless streaming IFE solution using crowd-sourced data and intelligent algorithms to deliver dynamic, personalized entertainment. Includes ancillary revenue generation apps, IFEC management tools, and data analytics for content and F&B decisions.
• RISE Overhead Entertainment 4K UHD overhead entertainment solution featuring 13.3-inch displays, the largest and highest resolution overhead screens in the industry. Includes anti-glare coating, 3.5mm single pin audio jack, and 3D moving maps.
• PAVES IFE (On-Demand and Broadcast) Legacy family of seatback and overhead in-flight entertainment systems including PAVES On-Demand and PAVES Broadcast, originally developed by Collins Aerospace. Provides embedded and overhead IFE for commercial aircraft.
• GLIDE IFE / GLIDE NV Monitor Embedded and overhead IFE system offering flexible, lightweight solutions for commercial aircraft. GLIDE NV is a slim-line monitor less than 3/8 inch (10mm) thick, featuring IMX8 processor, HDR content support, and a swappable interface cartridge supporting USB A or C and headphone connections. Can be seat back, arm, or monument mounted.
• ENGAGE (Crew and Ground Application Suite) Mobile crew and ground application suite connecting ground and cabin crew to business systems for personalized customer engagement and operational efficiency. Three modules: Cabin (electronic passenger preference capture), Forms (data gathering), and Ground (real-time flight and passenger information at gate/lounge).
• Cabin Management System Fully integrated cabin management solution allowing crew to manage lighting, passenger power, and entertainment from anywhere in the cabin via crew device remote control. Includes food and beverage ordering for passengers.
• Moving Maps Extended range of in-flight moving map solutions including Airshow ASXi Moving Maps, FlightPath3D, and digEcor's Moving Map. Features 3D graphics, cockpit views, 360 aerial views, and detailed aircraft rendering against 3D Earth satellite imagery, customizable for airline branding.
• LED Cabin Lighting LED cabin lighting solutions for aircraft interiors, offered as part of Burrana's integrated cabin technology portfolio.
• Content Services Content services for IFE systems including media loading, content management, and distribution solutions. Includes advertising integration via Signal Lamp Entertainment's Ad Republic platform.
• Passenger Service Solutions (PSS) Passenger Service Solutions including Passenger Seat Controllers and Cabin Management Terminal. Provides attendant call, reading lights, and other passenger service controls integrated into seat architecture.
• Narrowbody Tech Refresh Technology upgrade solutions for narrowbody aircraft addressing weight reduction and obsolescence in legacy systems, including PRAM, Digital Audio, Tape Replacement, and 3D Moving Maps. Often bundled with wireless IFE, in-seat power, and 4K overhead monitor upgrades.
• Ad Republic (via Signal Lamp Entertainment partnership) Unified end-to-end advertising solution deployed through partnership with Signal Lamp Entertainment, enabling airlines to maximize in-flight advertising revenues with optimized ad ecosystem including targeting, performance reporting, and access to programmatic ad sales marketplaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% weight reduction vs traditional architectures, reducing fuel burn and CO₂ emissions
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Chengdu Huatai Aviation Technology Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 January 2026Authorized Repair Center (ARC) approved in January 2026 for the Chinese market. Located at No. 1186 Baicao Road, Chengdu Western High-tech Zone, Sichuan 611731, China. Provides warranty and non-warranty repair services for approved Burrana components supporting PAVES and PAVES On Demand product lines. Contact: Ms. Li Yang, [email protected], +86 28 8798 0013.
• AkkodiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 October 2022Burrana and Akkodis partnered to provide the latest generation in-seat power to airlines, with the first announced project with PlusUltra in Spain. Akkodis is a global engineering and IT consulting company supporting airline modification programs.
• Signal Lamp Entertainment (SLE)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 September 2019Partnership to bring unified end-to-end advertising solution to all Burrana IFE systems. Through SLE's Ad Republic platform, Burrana enables airline clients to maximize inflight advertising revenues, improving ad targeting, performance reporting, and access to direct and programmatic ad sales marketplaces. Solves historical inflight advertising challenges around time to market and ROI.
• Jamco Aero Design and Engineering (JADE)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 November 2018Partnership established November 2018 at FTE Asia Expo Singapore. JADE provides structural, electrical and systems engineering design for retrofitting aircraft with Burrana cabin technology products in the Asia Pacific region. First joint project was a B777 aircraft retrofit with Burrana's Passenger Services Solution. In September 2019, Burrana and JADE completed an extensive retrofit on two widebody aircraft for a top-tier APAC premium service airline, with a second aircraft following by end of September 2019.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• FlightPath3D: Provider of 3D moving map content integrated into Burrana's RISE platform. A niche competitor and partner in the in-flight entertainment content layer for commercial airlines.
• Bluebox Aviation Systems: Specialist in portable and wireless in-flight entertainment systems for airlines. Directly comparable to Burrana's RISE Wireless and narrowbody tech refresh offerings, particularly for LCCs and regional carriers.
• Donica Aviation Engineering: Specializes in aircraft in-seat power solutions and cabin lighting for airlines. Directly competes with Burrana's RISE Power product in the USB and 110V retrofit/linefit market.
• Viasat (formerly Gogo Commercial Aviation): Provides in-flight connectivity and a growing portion of cabin technology solutions to commercial airlines. Overlaps with Burrana in wireless IFE streaming and connected cabin services for narrowbody and regional operators.
• Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle Entertainment): Provides connectivity, content, and digital media solutions to airlines and maritime markets. Overlaps with Burrana in IFE content services and wireless streaming for commercial aviation.

Direct peers

• Thales InFlyt Experience: Second major IFEC provider offering seatback AVANT IFE, in-flight connectivity, and cabin systems to commercial airlines worldwide. Directly competes with Burrana's RISE platform across full-service and premium carriers.
• Panasonic Avionics Corporation: Global market leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC). Directly comparable to Burrana across seatback IFE, wireless IFE, and connectivity for commercial airlines; former employer of several Burrana executives.

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace (commercial IFE — divested to Burrana): Collins Aerospace divested its commercial IFE business (PAVES) to digEcor/Burrana in 2019. While not a direct current IFE competitor, Collins remains adjacent through its broader avionics and cabin systems portfolio and is the parent of the legacy PAVES line.
• Safran (formerly Zodiac Aerospace): Major aerospace tier-1 supplier with cabin interiors, seats, and IFE-related systems through its former Zodiac Aerospace business. Overlaps with Burrana in cabin technology, passenger service solutions, and seat integration.

Regional players

• Lufthansa Systems (BoardConnect / nice Mobil): European-headquartered IFE and digital cabin platform (BoardConnect). Comparable to Burrana's RISE Wireless platform in delivering BYOD streaming and ancillary services, primarily serving European carriers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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