SkyFive’s work to bring ATG connectivity to Oceania progresses
SkyFive’s DA2G-branded direct air-to-ground inflight connectivity solution is under review by an undisclosed airline in New Zealand, which i... Continue Reading
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Aegean goes EAN for Airbus A320/A321 fleet
Greece’s national carrier Aegean is to go with an almost full-fleet outfitting of the Inmarsat-Deutsche Telekom hybrid S-band/air-to-ground ... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette
Last fall, Inmarsat named Philippe Carette as president of its Aviation business. Carette joined the London-headquartered satellite operator... Continue Reading
Anuvu’s microGEO program tracking with internal expectations
Anuvu, which provides connectivity and entertainment to the mobility markets of aviation and maritime, is on track with its plan to launch a... Continue Reading
Despite strategic GX VAR status, Panasonic focuses on Ku-band network
Panasonic Avionics and Inmarsat in the fall of 2018 announced an agreement that would effectively position the inflight entertainment and co... Continue Reading
IFC to benefit as Intelsat orders two more software-defined satellites
Making good on its stated commitment to invest in more software-defined GEO satellites to support its nextgen unified global 5G network stra... Continue Reading
Air-to-ground inflight connectivity sees momentum in multiple markets
Satellite services and aircraft satcom systems ensure that airlines flying long-haul and over water can keep their passengers connected. But... Continue Reading
Inmarsat eyes fresh capabilities as I-6 F1 satellite launches
British satellite operator Inmarsat has successfully launched its first dual-payload satellite into orbit. The hybrid L- and Ka-band satelli... Continue Reading
Panasonic Avionics sees increased per-device connectivity consumption
Aviation industry recovery is coming in fits and starts due to the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest Omicr... Continue Reading
United Airlines joins the free inflight messaging crowd
Totally free inflight Internet browsing may still be a pipe dream for the majority of airlines today, but a growing number of them offer som... Continue Reading
Inmarsat continues to offer GX+ North America powered by Hughes, GX
Though there is no shortage of speculation in the market about the future of the Inmarsat-and-Hughes GEO powered GX+ North America inflight ... Continue Reading
SmartSky works with VARs and IdeaNova to offer suite of IFEC tools
SmartSky Networks says it is presently working with its value added reseller (VAR) partners as well as software company IdeaNova Technologie... Continue Reading
Collins embraces consultative role in selling multiple satcom systems
As a company that offers business jet operators multiple options for satellite-supported broadband cabin connectivity, Collins Aerospace has... Continue Reading
Shandong Airlines launches digital aircraft pilot for 737s with FTS
Shandong Airlines is pursuing an incremental approach to the digitalization of its Boeing 737 fleet under a new pilot program that will see ... Continue Reading
Telesat eyes regional launch of Lightspeed-powered IFC in 2024
Now a public company, Canada’s Telesat Corporation says its dual-listing on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange will enhance its abi... Continue Reading