ASIP completes ground testing of Bluetooth IFC on Wizz Air A321
US firm AS-IP Tech (ASIP) recently completed ground testing – including electromagnetic interference (EMI), network performance and full fun... Continue Reading
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One-on-one with CarlisleIT director Jeff Behlendorf
As a provider of inflight connectivity system integration components, antenna radomes and satcom aircraft equipment kits, as well as aircraf... Continue Reading
China’s APSATCOM mulls new HTS with capacity targeted at IFC
New high throughput satellites with capacity targeted at the inflight connectivity market are under consideration at China’s APT Mobile Satc... Continue Reading
CarlisleIT supports Chinese satcom projects as market heats up
It’s no secret that the Chinese inflight connectivity market is heating up, with multiple satcom solutions already in play, and various air-... Continue Reading
Delta pursues rip and replace as it hands big IFC deals to Viasat
With an eye on equipping nearly all its domestic mainline fleet with enhanced inflight connectivity by the end of 2022, Delta Air Lines has ... Continue Reading
With the future in focus, Global Eagle rebrands as Anuvu
Global Eagle is rebranding as Anuvu, saying that the new name reflects its focus on next-generation passenger and guest connected experience... Continue Reading
BizAv recovery gives tailwind to Collins Aerospace tail-mount IFC
As the business aviation sector shows strong signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis — aircraft utilization is returning to 2019 levels a... Continue Reading
Global Eagle open to hybrid, multi-vendor IFC environment
Global Eagle is open to testing a “hybrid, multi-vendor environment” that would see its satellite-based connectivity paired with a nextgen a... Continue Reading
Qingdao Airlines reaffirms satcom inflight connectivity commitment
Qingdao Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and accelerating the deployment of satellite-supported, inflight high-speed Inte... Continue Reading
Gogo Business Aviation progresses with 5G ATG; eyes hybrid ATG/LEO
Gogo Business Aviation is making strong progress towards meeting its goal of bringing 5G air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity to market... Continue Reading
ZTE Corporation talks 5G ATG inflight connectivity for China
ZTE Corporation is working to bring air-to-ground (ATG)-based inflight connectivity to Chinese operators. In a recent article published by T... Continue Reading
Intelsat positions for recovery; share of Delta IFC is wild card
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and passenger traffic increases at airports in key markets, including the US, Intelsat believes it is “w... Continue Reading
Viasat sets sights on delivering IFC in and over Russia
Viasat is eager to take a lead role in delivering inflight connectivity to airlines and business aircraft operators flying in and over Russi... Continue Reading
Collins sees Certus satcom solution as boasting key differentiators
With successful tests under its belt, Collins Aerospace is confident its new Iridium Certus airborne satellite communications (satcom) syste... Continue Reading
Delta vows to equip domestic fleet with enhanced IFC by end of 2022
Delta Air Lines is vowing to equip nearly all its domestic mainline fleet with “enhanced” inflight connectivity by the end of 2022, after it... Continue Reading