Panasonic eyes up to six custom payloads for inflight connectivity
Earlier this year Panasonic Avionics indicated that it was ready to move beyond the traditional satellite capacity purchase approach with pl... Continue Reading
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China Eastern more than triples order for Panasonic Ku connectivity
Building on its announcement earlier this week regarding an extension and expansion of its trial operating license in China, Panasonic Avion... Continue Reading
Thales fleshes out aircraft IoT message with LiveConnect
Using inflight connectivity to drive operational benefits at airlines is a big draw to help justify the capital costs of acquiring the hardw... Continue Reading
After successful AA deployment, IoT to monitor turbulence for BizAv
Using sensors and computers already inside the aircraft, the Weather Company — yes, the people behind the Weather Channel, who already produ... Continue Reading
Stormy days as satellite industry adapts to shifting demand
In the high stakes world of satellite capacity providers it appears that Eutelsat has blinked. The French company in May issued revisions to... Continue Reading
Why the Dassault Falcon 8X shone in Geneva
Coming out of the recent EBACE show in Geneva there were few winners so obvious as the Dassault Falcon 8X. The new, three-engine jet complet... Continue Reading
Inmarsat’s GX certified for A320 family in Europe
Inmarsat's GX solution is one step closer to commercial service. European regulators approved installation of the hardware on the Airbus A32... Continue Reading
Solar Impulse shows even narrowband IoT benefits
MONACO — Inside the Solar Impulse control centre, it’s clear that live streaming of inflight data is key to this remarkable feat of aviation... Continue Reading
Inflight connectivity players assess the art of the possible in BizAv
Constant technological advancement; the use of new frequency ranges in civil aviation, particularly Ka-band; and robust capacity deals betwe... Continue Reading
Iridium sees September launch of NEXT satellites with SpaceX
The first Iridium NEXT launch date, using the SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California has been set. The September date ... Continue Reading
Global Eagle focuses on content over connectivity in maritime play
Global Eagle got in to the maritime market recently with its announced acquisition of Emerging Markets Communications. It is not just about ... Continue Reading
Line in the sand shifts between cabin & flight deck connectivity
With the advent of new and improved inflight connectivity systems like Inmarsat’s Global Xpress and Gogo 2Ku, SES-driven improvements to exi... Continue Reading
ViaSat eyes connectivity opportunities at AA after inking MAX deal
With some 550 Gogo-equipped American Airlines aircraft under threat of being deinstalled in the next several years, ViaSat believes it is in... Continue Reading
SD bolsters router functionality for mid- and ultra-long range bizjets
Since its first approved installation in January 2014, SD has delivered more than 300 Satcom Direct Router (SDR) units. The system’s a... Continue Reading
Gogo’s BizAv portfolio matures; improved products are added
Gogo's business aviation offerings are growing as quickly as its 2Ku product, if a bit more quietly. New technologies will enable faster con... Continue Reading
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