SPI confirms “recent changes” to Airbus HBCplus Ku program
Airbus appears to be rethinking its linefit strategy for the dual-beam electronically steered antenna (ESA)-based Safran Passenger Innovatio... Continue Reading
Connectivity
SES urges FCC to expedite review of Intelsat acquisition
SES is urging the US Federal Communications Commission to expedite its review of the Luxembourg-based satellite operator’s proposed acquisit... Continue Reading
Q&A with Norman Haughton as Air Canada preps to offer free Wi-Fi
In a welcome pre-Christmas announcement, Air Canada revealed it is preparing to bring Bell-sponsored free, fast inflight Wi-Fi to passengers... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines puts building blocks in place for free Wi-Fi
Passengers are going to demand free inflight Wi-Fi “faster” than most people think, Southwest Airlines’ Matthew Kiesel predicted during a po... Continue Reading
Following Arctic success Panasonic reveals multi-orbit IFC wins
Having successfully completed flight testing of its multi-orbit-capable inflight connectivity system in the Arctic region over Eutelsat OneW... Continue Reading
Air Canada promises free, fast Wi-Fi starting in 2025
Tis’ the season for goodwill and generosity, and Air Canada is ready to do its part. The Star Alliance member has announced it will offer “f... Continue Reading
Why e-paper specialist Media Carrier sees IFC as opportunity
Say what you will about physical inflight magazines, they were remarkably resilient for decades. First launched in 1952 by Pan Am and quickl... Continue Reading
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
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