Airlines call for harmonized standards on aircraft e-enablement
LONDON: A lack of standardization between airframers when it comes to e-enabling aircraft has fueled concerns among airlines operating mixed... Continue Reading
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AirAsia facilitates passengers who simply want to text via apps
In a world that seems insatiable for broadband Internet, AirAsia’s decision to offer a decidedly light airborne connectivity service to pass... Continue Reading
Kymeta seeks to replace “stupid antennas”
“Why do we have geosynchronous satellites? The answer is because we have stupid antennas.” This is a common expression made by Kymeta chief ... Continue Reading
Free inflight Wi-Fi on the horizon for airline passengers
In the world of inflight Internet service the price point to consumers remains a touchy subject. For many providers keeping the higher cost ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa issues tender to equip short-haul fleet with Internet
Lufthansa has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to bring inflight Internet to its short- and medium-haul routes. A “call for tender... Continue Reading
Boeing urges airlines to be vigilant of cyber security threats
LONDON: Airline bosses ignore cyber security concerns at their peril, and must ensure that thorough mitigation plans are in place to deal wi... Continue Reading
British Airways not pressed to equip long-haul fleet with Internet
The pace of global inflight connectivity installs in commercial aviation continues to increase. For transoceanic flights the satellite-based... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why aviation shouldn’t just drink Cisco’s Kool-Aid on IoE
The leitmotif of my many discussions with cabin interiors specialists at the recent APEX Expo in Anaheim was the responsibility of designers... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Honeywell controls bizjet cabin functions with Google Glass
LAS VEGAS: Business aviation passengers have come to expect wireless control of their aircraft environment. But as the consumer electronics ... Continue Reading
United is on bleeding edge of integrating multiple Wi-Fi products
LAS VEGAS: Passengers focus on the value inflight connectivity brings in the form of distraction or entertainment; they want to be online an... Continue Reading
AT&T Inflight Connectivity president reveals big IFE ambitions
AT&T is not wasting any time in developing its planned new 4G LTE inflight connectivity solution, exclusively telling RGN it has begun w... Continue Reading
Connectivity providers divided on ease of aircraft e-enablement
When virtually everyone in the inflight connectivity service provider space come together to discuss what it takes to ensure aircraft are fu... Continue Reading
Bombardier picks Iridium satcom for CSeries
Bombardier has further honed the satcom plan for its CSeries twinjet, selecting Iridium to power its avionics, RGN can reveal. “We’re starti... Continue Reading
When it comes to the hump, size matters
Inflight connectivity providers are working hard at improvements in satellite antenna technology, bringing a variety of new options to the m... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic picks Gogo 2Ku inflight Internet for existing fleet
ANAHEIM: Virgin Atlantic confirms it has tapped Gogo to install its 2Ku inflight connectivity product across the carrier’s fleet, as f... Continue Reading
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