Gameloft to provide Australian air carrier Jetstar with 12 pre-loaded iPad games for its new in-flight package

As part of its new in-flight entertainment package, Australian air carrier Jetstar has teamed up with French publisher Gameloft to provide its passengers with 12 pre-loaded iPad games.

iPads with be available for passengers to rent, should their flights be over two hours long.

Australian domestic, trans-Tasman, and short-haul international flights between Australia and New Zealand are to be supported by the new entertainment package.

Lofty games

From December 2011, five titles will be available, including Real Football, Shrek Kart, Avatar, UNO, and N.O.V.A.: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance.

Passengers will be able to get to play the remaining seven titles, GT Racing: Motor Academy, Brain Challenge, Blokus, Ironman 2, Let's Golf 2, The Settlers, and Asphalt 5 come Q1 2012

"Gameloft's philosophy is to make video games accessible to the widest audience possible by constantly seeking new avenues to reach and interact with consumers," said president and founder of Gameloft Michel Guillemot.

"As Jetstar uses some of the most innovative technology available to enhance its customers in-flight experience, we look forward to partnering with them to offer one of the most immersive gaming experiences to ever appear onboard an aircraft."

Bruce Buchanan, Jetstar Group CEO, added his thoughts.

"Jetstar is proud to be the first airline in the world to entertain its customers with cutting-edge iPad technology, revolutionizing the in-flight entertainment experience for its customers," he said.

Android promo

To celebrate Thanksgiving, Gameloft is running a free Android game promotion via Twitter, encouraging its fans to follow it @GameloftAndroid in order to get a free Android game every two hours.

The promotion lasts until Cyber Monday (November 28), during which time all Gameloft Android titles will be on sale for 99c when not featured for free.

[source: Gameloft]