Boeing discusses evolution of IFEC for 787, 777X
NEW DELHI – Every so often, Runway Girl Network likes to check in with Boeing to learn its thoughts on the evolution of inflight enter... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: bandwidth
ViaSat has great IFC expectations as 737 MAX with wifi readies for EIS
ViaSat is staying somewhat loose in its messaging about when its new ViaSat-2 satellite will begin actively supporting inflight connectivity... 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
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
Online merchandising in an offline world: FlightPath3D talks shop
As customers’ expectations grow exponentially to include “always on” entertainment and information sources on board aircraft, some airlines ... Continue Reading
ViaSat touts big capacity as it readies for European installs
As inflight connectivity providers jockey for supremacy it is hard to ignore the position ViaSat has staked out in recent months. This succe... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Inmarsat sees demonstrable risks in reseller business model
“History and basic economics tell us that the satellite market is cyclical.” Leo Mondale, President Inmarsat Aviation, suggests ... Continue Reading
Podcast 046: Feeling high in a slump; a look at the #bizjet landscape
Welcome to Episode 046 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Paul Eden, who has been editing and writing for aerospace publi... Continue Reading
Pocketbook bulging, SmartSky reveals next steps
Riding high after securing a sizable funding round, upstart inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks used the Aircraft Interiors Exp... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics AeroSat unveils FliteStream antenna for HTS
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics AeroSat, announced its latest aircraft antenna system, th... Continue Reading
Intelsat talks aero in a shared GEO/LEO world
Intelsat still has some work ahead of it to convince bondholders to accept a share-for-share merger deal with Softbank-backed upstart OneWeb... Continue Reading
Thales, SES and Hughes partner on Ka solution tailored for aero market
Thales, SES and Hughes are teaming up to deliver an improved inflight connectivity solution under the Thales FlytLIVE brand. The new agreeme... Continue Reading
Press Release: New study shows satellite comms saved airlines $3 billion
Satellite communication (satcom) in the cockpit has saved airlines more than US$3 billion thanks to safety and efficiency benefits, accordin... Continue Reading
Modem is choke point for Panasonic IFC, but data packages also byte
When it comes to inflight connectivity the contention for capacity can drive all sorts of crazy behavior. Most of that comes in the form of ... Continue Reading
ViaSat’s high-capacity Ka footprint set to grow from 25 April
ViaSat has inched closer to the launch of its newest, high-capacity Ka-band satellite, announcing 25 April 2017 as the expected date for Via... Continue Reading
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