MONTREAL — Air Canada is now the first airline to offer Canadian Audible Originals, Audiobooks and Podcasts and more in its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.

The collaboration marks Air Canada’s latest investment in providing top-level IFE content for its passengers.

“We’re thrilled to announce Audible as the latest global brand to work with Air Canada as we continue to expand the in-flight entertainment choices we offer our customers. Entertainment is an important part of the in-flight experience, and with a growing interest in audio stories, the addition of inspiring and engaging articles and interviews in audio format complements the diverse range of content available in our unparalleled in-flight programming,” said John Moody, Managing Director, Product Design at Air Canada.

Georgia Knox, Canada Country Manager at Audible, added: “Audible is committed to creating exceptional listening experiences for its customers around the world – including as they travel for pleasure or business. Through our collaboration with Air Canada, we’re able to inspire, entertain and inform more listeners than ever before on their journeys. Travellers will have access to an extensive list of content including a selection of Canadian Audible Originals that we develop with up-and-coming talent and some of the country’s biggest names.”

The collaboration adds a starting point of 160 hours of Audible Originals, Audiobook and Podcast content to the airline’s existing 2,500+ hours of IFE, which includes 420+ movies, 1,000+TV episodes, 130+ albums, podcasts and more.

The new range of Audible programming now available onboard Air Canada’s IFE-equipped aircraft spans Sports, True Crime, Family, Wellness, Action & Adventure, Comedy and more.

The catalogue features a wide range of Canadian content in both English and French, with highlights including, Sidney Crosby: The Rookie Year; Seven Truths; Women Talking; Roudoudous en laponie; Main-Basse sur le monde; and more, with new titles to come.

Audible is also offering Air Canada customers two free months of membership.

Air Canada’s partnership with Audible follows the airline’s recent expansions to its in-flight entertainment options with critically acclaimed original programs and family fun content.

In May, Air Canada launched free text-base messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on all WiFi equipped aircraft across Air Canada’s fleet, including Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express.

And last November, Air Canada became the only Canadian carrier to offer live Canadian TV featuring English and French channels. Passengers can cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching global sporting events in real time, as well as live news onboard equipped flights.