Regionals are in play for satellite-supported connectivity
There is a not-so-quiet push under foot to explore a segment of the satellite connectivity market previously considered wrapped up tight. Sm... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Lufthansa Technik secures STC for GX install on A340
Lufthansa Technik AG has modified the first VIP aircraft, an Airbus A340, with high-speed Ka-band satellite communication technology, powere... Continue Reading
Podcast 036: Humpspotter talks populating leading #PaxEx database
Welcome to Episode 036 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Jason Rabinowitz, who has quickly become one of the most high-pr... 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
Partnerships with government media key as GEE expands China IFEC
Inflight connectivity is coming a little more quickly in China now and, not surprisingly, the market is different from the rest of the world... Continue Reading
Radome roundup: ARINC 791, birdstrike retrospective and the future
HAMBURG — After a fairly large amount of radome news at previous events (including AIX itself and APEX in Portland), this year was character... Continue Reading
Bill Gates-backed Kymeta eyes new partners in inflight connectivity
Having recently secured a manufacturing partnership with Sharp Corp, Kymeta is on track to meet its flat-panel antenna hardware and software... Continue Reading
Intelsat positions itself for skyrocketing growth in aero
The successful launch of an Intelsat satellite from French Guiana spells good news for Ku-band airborne communications providers Panasonic A... Continue Reading
Virgin America plans IPTV seatback integration with Ka connectivity
Virgin America’s recent confirmation that it has added a new inflight internet provider represents more than simply a new solution for... Continue Reading
FAA assessing if corrective action necessary for fuselage scratches
The US FAA says it is assessing whether any required corrective actions are necessary after fuselage scratches were identified under the ant... Continue Reading
Beyond the band lie great expectations for inflight connectivity
Increasingly, inflight connectivity isn’t about the connection technology, but what passengers can do with it. This is going to be esp... Continue Reading
Southwest working with AT&T, Global Eagle on IFEC enhancements
Southwest Airlines is working with AT&T Mobility Solutions Services and its inflight entertainment and connectivity partner, Global Eagl... Continue Reading
Southwest Airlines eyes next steps for improving inflight Wi-Fi
Southwest Airlines has no intention of remaining idle as next generation inflight connectivity technology comes to market. The carrier, whic... Continue Reading
Gogo committed to next generation ATG inflight Wi-Fi solution
Make no mistake about it, Gogo “will find a next generation air-to-ground (ATG) solution, regardless of the spectrum”, CEO Michael Small tel... Continue Reading
Gogo picks Cobham for 2Ku radome; eyes more trial airlines
Gogo has tapped British manufacturer Cobham to supply the radome for its new 2Ku inflight connectivity solution, as the Chicago-based compan... Continue Reading
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