iPass changing the model for passenger connectivity
Staying connected between airports, in-flight, and at hotels is a challenge for travelers. Multiple pricing models, disparate systems and un... Continue Reading
Connectivity
Gogo spotted dramatically overhauling 2Ku pricing on Delta
When Gogo’s high-speed 2Ku system launched on Delta, pricing was set at an extremely enticing rate. No, it was not free as you might find on... Continue Reading
As Boeing forms avionics unit, where will broadband connectivity fit?
If major aircraft avionics manufacturers are in any way fazed by the news that Boeing is forming an in-house avionics group which will compe... Continue Reading
Indian carriers eye inflight Internet as country mulls removing block
Honeywell’s Boeing 757 testbed recently made a pit stop in India. Fresh off of interviewing Indian carriers plus Honeywell and Inmarsa... Continue Reading
Swarm of NGSO satellites is coming; Inmarsat hasn’t seen the magic
Inmarsat is expressing doubt about the future of some big name industry projects across multiple swaths of spectrum and orbital planes. The ... Continue Reading
Hawaiian’s A321neo plan comes to life, without connectivity
Hawaiian Airlines has always indicated that its incoming Airbus A321neo fleet would be used to launch new routes, mostly away from its Honol... Continue Reading
#Humpspotter Alert: El Al 787 sports intriguing hump
Photos of El Al’s first 787-9 circulated online late last month. Of particular interest is the presence of a radome atop the frame, ki... Continue Reading
Faster, lighter, sharper: Why Gore must constantly innovate for IFEC
You could say that W. L. Gore & Associates is a bit of an unsung hero in aviation. Operating largely behind the scenes – or rather, abov... Continue Reading
In reversal, Panasonic keeps payloads plan close to its vest
Wondering where the details are about Panasonic Avionics’ “XTS” high-throughput Ku-band satellite capacity? You’re not alone. Th... Continue Reading
Panasonic stealing a march on regional/new jet connectivity work?
Panasonic Avionics seems to be stealing a march on its inflight connectivity competitors by working closely with regional jet and smaller ai... Continue Reading
Finnair sees inflight sales spike on China flights with Alipay via wifi
Finnair is seeing a 100% increase in inflight sales on its China flights after implementing real-time Alipay payment processing via inflight... Continue Reading
Emirates ties loyalty to inflight connectivity
Emirates’ willingness in recent years to give all passengers unlimited, near free inflight connectivity has delivered a significant boost to... Continue Reading
Irish firm eyes new ATG and mesh network tech for broadband IFC
A small Irish firm claims it has been successfully achieving 1,000 Mbps download and upload speeds while flight-testing its new datalink tec... Continue Reading
IFE stalwarts continue to tout different inflight connectivity paths
When it comes to satellite connectivity spectrum the battle over bands shows no signs of abating. We’ve been treated to rather public discus... Continue Reading
Airshow to Go: Why Gogo BizAv is offering popular moving map app
Today’s business aircraft passenger typically chooses from a proliferation of smart phone and tablet apps offering everything from cabin man... Continue Reading
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