Kymeta reengages aviation sector with multi-band, multi-orbit ESA
The ability for a single compact electronically scanning antenna to simultaneously operate across Ku and Ka bands via satellites in multiple... Continue Reading
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Qatar Airways to realize AI vision on 777X with Panasonic Converix
As commercial airlines gravitate towards offering a more connected and personalized seatback IFE experience for passengers, and the limitati... Continue Reading
French state to double stake in Eutelsat as LEO momentum clear
Against a backdrop of growing interest and take up in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and hybrid multi-orbit satcom solutions, the French government p... Continue Reading
Benefits of multi-orbit IFC explored at APEX TECH
UK-based aviation and maritime intelligence provider Valour Consultancy recently made a bold prediction: SpaceX’s Starlink inflight co... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand commences trial of Starlink inflight Wi-Fi
Air New Zealand has launched a trial of SpaceX’s Starlink inflight connectivity service as it assesses whether to bring the Ku-band Lo... Continue Reading
LHT targets airlines with ESA install in vertical stabilizer
Maintenance repair and overhaul giant Lufthansa Technik has a long history of fitting inflight connectivity systems to commercial and busine... Continue Reading
Royal Brunei taps Intelsat multi-orbit IFC for A320neo fleet
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the flag carrier of Brunei, has selected Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution for its fle... Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
Gogo goes full throttle with Galileo STCs after securing FAA PMAs
Two months after receiving Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the US Federal Aviation Administration for its Gogo Galileo half-duplex (H... Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia’s aviation growth story includes Neo Space Group
Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is presently enjoying tremendous growth as the Kingdom makes good on its Vision 2030 objectives to become a m... Continue Reading