Quvia sees aero following cruise with multiple connectivity providers
As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity pipes have joined other links on deck in support of hybrid network solutions in the cruise l... Continue Reading
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RGN Premium: A whole new world
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Press Release: New SITA satellite connectivity keeps airports online
In an industry where every second of downtime can disrupt passengers and delay operations, a new satellite service is helping airports and a... Continue Reading
Why seatback IFE is core to United Airlines’ premium push
LOS ANGELES — Is it possible for an airline to be genuinely premium without installing seatback IFE screens across its fleet? Could United A... Continue Reading
JetBlue observes fundamental change in passenger behavior
LOS ANGELES — Today’s airline passengers have different needs and expectations than the passengers of yesteryear, including when it comes to... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Bluebox CEO Kevin Clark unpacks business plan
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
Panasonic, Airbus discuss possible interim solution for Ku HBCplus
Panasonic Avionics is in talks with Airbus about a possible “interim solution” for the Ku-band side of the airframer’s linefit, ... Continue Reading
Viasat details Amara nextgen inflight connectivity strategy
Twelve years ago, Viasat pioneered full, fast, free inflight Wi-Fi for JetBlue Airways, setting a standard for others to follow. At that tim... Continue Reading
EVA Air to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to loyalty members
EVA Air is the latest airline to adopt the free inflight Wi-Fi model for members of its loyalty program flying internationally, in addition ... Continue Reading
Accessible air travel solutions go mainstream at AIX 2025
Seeing a high volume of accessible aviation solutions at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg made my heart burst with joy. As a w... Continue Reading
American Airlines trials free inflight Wi-Fi before 2026 launch
American Airlines has vowed to offer free inflight Wi-Fi to loyalty members on 90% of its fleet starting in January 2026. But in the interim... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Will hydrogen fly high? John Thomas reveals strategy
Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading
United looks to set long-haul premium standard with Elevated 787-9
United Airlines is taking the premium cabin arms race among US majors to new heights with the unveiling of its premium-heavy Elevated interi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aireon eyes next phase of space-based VHF deployment
Aireon is advancing plans to launch up to 20 satellites in an equatorial orbit in the 2028 timeframe, under Phase 2 of its work to bring spa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gilat successfully flight tests ESR-2030Ku ESA
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today the successful... Continue Reading