Ookla speedtest proves less than perfect inflight Internet measure
In the wake of Gogo’s media flights on its Boeing 737-500 testbed (the “Jimmy Ray”) to test its 2Ku system — which CEO Michael Small quipped... Continue Reading
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Considering BA’s options when removing 777-200ER first class
British Airways is planning to drop first class from a portion of its 777 fleet. A BA presentation (PDF, p.86) notes that the conversion fr... Continue Reading
Finnair CEO reveals connectivity plan for Airbus A330s
In yet another example of how Panasonic Avionics continues to win inflight connectivity business on a subfleet by subfleet level, Finnair ha... Continue Reading
American Airlines plays “me too” with loyalty program
That a change was coming to the American Airlines AAdvantage program is no surprise. The carrier has intimated in the past that the only rea... Continue Reading
Delta Comfort+ changes open door to higher UK APD ticket taxes
As Delta increases the amenities it provides to its extra-legroom economy Comfort+ passengers, and transitions its Comfort+ tickets within t... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Identity, aviation security and the response to terrorism
A dozen years ago, I wrote my Master of Arts dissertation on how to deter acts of terrorism. More than a decade later, I find myself revisit... Continue Reading
Beacon benefits need explaining to outweigh privacy concerns
Bluetooth beacons in airports and on aircraft are slowly starting to become a more mainstream concept, with several airports already impleme... Continue Reading
What’s the wifi use case for non-Chinese flying China Eastern?
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines is the first Chinese airline to launch international inflight connectivity, using Panasonic Avionics’ ... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Gogo CEO in his own words
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Gogo 2Ku media flight drives discussion on Bits, Bytes, Benjamins
When it comes to building the fastest inflight Internet service there is more at play than just the technology. This reality was thrown into... Continue Reading
PenAir’s use of TAMDAR sensor demos power of connected aircraft
Panasonic Avionics’ TAMDAR sensor, a mechanism designed to collect highly sophisticated weather data from the atmosphere during flight... Continue Reading
JAL’s seasonal lunch delights with whimsy and flavour
It’s not often that I’m surprised by a business class meal. Yet flying between Kyoto on a two and a half hour flight one afternoon this autu... Continue Reading
Gogo nears commercial launch of 2Ku after securing 737-800 STC
Gogo and AeroMexico are on the cusp of launching the high speed 2Ku in-flight internet service. The FAA granted certification this week for ... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: The segment that is not stagnating
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American Airlines goes Flagship-ish with DFW dining room
American Airlines has stepped up the lounge offerings for its premium customers at it largest hub; there is finally a private Flagship facil... Continue Reading
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