Software-defined aero modem in the spotlight as Intelsat mulls MEO
Should Intelsat press forward with launching a medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation, the satellite operator and aero ISP absolutely intend... Continue Reading
Connectivity
SmartSky focuses on BizAv; consigns commercial to niche play
SmartSky Networks has opted not to actively pursue traditional cabin connectivity deals with airlines, saying the business proposition in co... Continue Reading
Launch of Anuvu’s MicroGEO satellites slips to late 2023
Anuvu’s plan for launching its first two MicroGEO satellites has moved to the right, with the inflight entertainment and connectivity provid... Continue Reading
Flexjet to replace Viasat GEO inflight connectivity with SpaceX LEO
Fractional ownership powerhouse Flexjet plans to replace the Viasat GEO satellite-based inflight connectivity hardware found on select aircr... Continue Reading
Airbus adds Intelsat and Panasonic as MSPs for HBCplus
After inking memorandums of understanding with Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation earlier this year, Airbus has firmed up agreement... Continue Reading
Anuvu touts MRO benefits of its inflight connectivity install design
As the aviation industry continues to move towards standards-based approaches for inflight connectivity equipage, Anuvu is making an interes... Continue Reading
SkyFive advances A2G connectivity projects in EMEA, elsewhere
Low-latency Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satcom is certainly having a moment in civil aviation. But so too is low-latency, nextgen air-to-ground co... Continue Reading
Viasat on securing basic interoperability with GX via minor tweaks
Viasat has not yet publicly disclosed its timeline for bringing a fully interoperable aero terminal to market that will talk to both Viasat ... Continue Reading
Volato turns to SmartSky connectivity for incoming HondaJets
New HondaJets entering Volato’s fractional ownership fleet over the next two years will be fitted with SmartSky Networks’ nextgen air-to-gro... Continue Reading
Air Canada taps Intelsat for 2Ku connectivity on MAXs, ESA on RJs
Air Canada has contracted its stalwart inflight connectivity provider, Intelsat, to provide satellite-based onboard Internet for a further 9... Continue Reading
Korean Air opts for Viasat GX inflight connectivity on A321neos
Korean Air is taking a multi-source approach to inflight connectivity, selecting Viasat Ka-band satellite-powered onboard Internet for its n... Continue Reading
Viasat confirms another satellite malfunction: dual-payload I6 F2
Already grappling with a reflector deployment problem on its massive ViaSat-3 Americas satellite, which could result in a $420 million insur... Continue Reading
Hawaiian now planning Starlink service entry in early 2024
Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed that the installation of SpaceX’s Starlink Aviation inflight connectivity system on its transpacific f... Continue Reading
Combo of Dish and EchoStar could have IFEC implications
A decision by Dish Network Corporation and EchoStar Corporation to combine operations in an all-stock merger may in time have implications f... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Technik talks IFC industry disruption, MRO crunch
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has long supported airlines’ ambitions to bring inflight connectivity to their passengers. Whether installing Inmars... Continue Reading