Delta seeks to gain edge with Thales FlytEDGE, eyes multi-network IFC
Cloud-based content management and edge-caching are seeing momentum in the skies, with Delta Air Lines revealing at CES 2025 that the US maj... Continue Reading
Connectivity
United accelerates Starlink equipage with E175 first in line
United Airlines says it is accelerating the timeline for bringing Starlink broadband inflight connectivity to its fleet of more than 1,000 a... Continue Reading
OneWeb outage underscores value of multi-orbit connectivity
On 31 December 2024, Eutelsat experienced a “temporary, 48-hour outage” of its Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, the ... Continue Reading
Gilat Satellite Networks set to close acquisition of Stellar Blu
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., which is acquiring Stellar Blu Solutions, has amended its purchase agreement with the San Diego-headquartered... Continue Reading
Anuvu celebrates successful Falcon 9 launch of MicroGEO satellites
Anuvu’s first two Ku-band MicroGEO satellites, dubbed NuView-A and NuView-B, were successfully ferried into orbit at 12 a.m. eastern on 29 D... Continue Reading
SPI confirms “recent changes” to Airbus HBCplus Ku program
Airbus appears to be rethinking its linefit strategy for the dual-beam electronically steered antenna (ESA)-based Safran Passenger Innovatio... Continue Reading
SES urges FCC to expedite review of Intelsat acquisition
SES is urging the US Federal Communications Commission to expedite its review of the Luxembourg-based satellite operator’s proposed acquisit... Continue Reading
Q&A with Norman Haughton as Air Canada preps to offer free Wi-Fi
In a welcome pre-Christmas announcement, Air Canada revealed it is preparing to bring Bell-sponsored free, fast inflight Wi-Fi to passengers... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines puts building blocks in place for free Wi-Fi
Passengers are going to demand free inflight Wi-Fi “faster” than most people think, Southwest Airlines’ Matthew Kiesel predicted during a po... Continue Reading
Following Arctic success Panasonic reveals multi-orbit IFC wins
Having successfully completed flight testing of its multi-orbit-capable inflight connectivity system in the Arctic region over Eutelsat OneW... Continue Reading
Air Canada promises free, fast Wi-Fi starting in 2025
Tis’ the season for goodwill and generosity, and Air Canada is ready to do its part. The Star Alliance member has announced it will offer “f... Continue Reading
Why e-paper specialist Media Carrier sees IFC as opportunity
Say what you will about physical inflight magazines, they were remarkably resilient for decades. First launched in 1952 by Pan Am and quickl... Continue Reading
One-on-one with SES global head of aviation Andrew Ruszkowski
SES sees an opportunity to bring the promise of “really consistent IFC all around the world” with its open-architecture Ka-band ... Continue Reading
Anuvu sees MicroGEO launch before year-end, hones HEO plan
Inflight entertainment and connectivity provider Anuvu is nearing the launch of its Astranis-made MicroGEO satellites. The capacity will be ... Continue Reading
How Astronics serves the evolving IFEC market, supports cabin mods
Astronics has long been known as a trusted supplier in aviation and defense. Offering a cadre of power, connectivity, lighting, interiors, s... Continue Reading