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
Connectivity
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
SkyFive details new A2G IFC cooperation pact with Lufthansa Technik
SkyFive has teamed up with maintenance, repair and overhaul giant Lufthansa Technik (LHT) to hasten its ability to bring air-to-ground (A2G)... Continue Reading
Viasat grows in-service tails despite United’s Starlink pivot
Viasat is remaining cautious when discussing the impact of United Airlines’ decision to migrate to SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity, bu... Continue Reading
Telesat retains Lightspeed partner model in aero as momentum mounts
Canadian geostationary satellite operator Telesat intends to stay the course with its partnership model when addressing the aviation market ... Continue Reading
Viasat in advanced talks with Telesat for Lightspeed LEO capacity
Viasat is in “advanced discussions” with Telesat to buy Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite capacity for integration with... Continue Reading
Intelsat to use alternative satellites as 33e breakup impacts IFC
The US Federal Communications Commission has given Intelsat the green light to support inflight connectivity on “U.S. flagged aircraft outsi... Continue Reading
Neo Space Group details Thai Airways IFC deal, talks growth plans
LONG BEACH — There’s a new inflight connectivity player in town, and it has already been tapped to deliver MEO/GEO satellite-based IFC servi... Continue Reading
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines sign on for Airbus HBCplus
LONG BEACH — Thai Airways International and Turkish Airlines are the latest carriers to sign on for Airbus’ linefit, supplier-furnished Airs... Continue Reading
Gogo Galileo successes prime ESA partner Hughes for commercial launch
Gogo Business Aviation’s new Galileo inflight connectivity — which uses Hughes Network Systems’ electronically steerable antenna (ESA) hardw... Continue Reading
Why Seamless is introducing Viper to measure IFC performance
Late last year, several airline members of the global inflight connectivity standards group Seamless Air Alliance approached the executive t... Continue Reading
Qatar Airways flies first 777 with Starlink; divulges equipage plan
Qatar Airways has fitted SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity solution to a Boeing 777-300ER (A7-BEV) and become the first airli... Continue Reading
Firan Technology Group enters definitive pact to acquire FLYHT
Firan Technology Group Corp. (FTG), a Toronto-based aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier, has entered a definiti... Continue Reading
Intelsat 33e GEO satellite suffers major anomaly
Intelsat 33e, a geostationary (GEO) satellite that supports Ku-band inflight connectivity and other applications, experienced an anomaly on ... Continue Reading