Give it away, give it away now? Global Eagle says ‘nay’
Are inflight connectivity providers offering sweetheart hardware deals to airlines with the promise of revenue share once the program launch... Continue Reading
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IFEC part of Gore’s broader $2 billion per year new growth play
W. L. Gore & Associates, the private company that boasts a rich history in military and space but which is best known for Gore-Tex fabri... Continue Reading
Panasonic, Kymeta part on good terms as industry giant studies new tech
When rumblings recently emerged from consultant Alan Gottlieb that Panasonic Avionics was no longer working with Kymeta on a flat panel ante... Continue Reading
Ever-evolving TAP Portugal details drivers behind A330neo IFEC choice
Realizing it needs to step up its onboard #PaxEx credentials, TAP Air Portugal will adopt Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band connectivity sol... Continue Reading
Honeywell eyes thousands more tails for Primus Epic integrated cockpit
Having recently received certification from the FAA for its next generation Primus Epic 2.0 cockpit debuting on the Pilatus PC-24 Super Vers... Continue Reading
AlulA proffers data integration box, comms network at Airbus BizLab
A small startup joining Airbus’ BizLab accelerator in Hamburg is hoping to combine air-to-ground airline tracking, mesh networks, machine le... Continue Reading
Despite delay, Astronics optimistic about BizAv Ku connectivity rollout
At the end of last year, Panasonic Avionics threw down the proverbial gauntlet, making clear its intent to snatch bizjet Ku connectivity bus... Continue Reading
With Cathay Pacific in the bag, Gogo’s double-down on Ku clear
If there was any lingering doubt that Gogo has become a force to be reckoned with on the global inflight connectivity market, it must surely... Continue Reading
Smiths Interconnect eyes strategic investment in connectivity sector
Some companies secure additional financing dollars but take a share price hit as an apparent result of feeding the need. Others work to get ... Continue Reading
Thales adopts lego mentality for FlytLINK critical comms solution
Connectivity is changing the game for passengers and crew in the cabin, but it is also ushering in a new era of functionality on the flight ... Continue Reading
Commercial launch of European Aviation Network moves to the right
Inmarsat’s plan to launch inflight connectivity via its hybrid ATG/S-band European Aviation Network (EAN) before the end of the year has mov... Continue Reading
As 2Ku take-up grows, Gogo also sees momentum in BizAv with 4G ATG
LATAM Airlines Brazil’s decision to tap Gogo 2Ku connectivity for 100 Airbus A320 aircraft brings the Chicago-headquartered firm’s backlog t... Continue Reading
Band agnosticism makes a worthy boast for Global Eagle
Speed is not the first thing that comes to mind when your author thinks of Global Eagle’s current Ku-band satellite connectivity service. As... Continue Reading
As Inmarsat goes prime, GX value added resellers stay the course
It remains to be seen if Inmarsat’s decision to directly secure STCs for its Global Xpress connectivity service – on top of seek... Continue Reading
Faster Ku part of ViaSat arsenal as it preps for 16 Mbps Ka in BizAv
Though rival inflight connectivity providers serving business aviation are fighting to displace ViaSat’s Yonder Ku-band service on large bus... Continue Reading
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