Delta IFE on A330neo primed to be slick but quirks need ironing out
While not quite a “new” aircraft, I jumped at the chance to book a flight on Delta Air Lines’ recently introduced Airbus A330-900neo (... Continue Reading
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KID-Systeme expands surveillance on board to inflight transmission
KID-Systeme is pushing the boundaries of onboard video surveillance via its Cargo Cam and Cabin Cam products, turning them into a fully conn... Continue Reading
Global Eagle mulls maritime asset divestiture as IFC proves unique
Roughly three years after signing a definitive agreement to acquire Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) for $550 million with the aim of b... Continue Reading
Panasonic deploys Gen 3 network to relieve IFC service choke points
With nearly 750 aircraft already operating on Panasonic Avionics’ third generation network, the global inflight entertainment and connectivi... Continue Reading
How SITAONAIR and Panasonic are preparing for 5G inflight cellular
Mobile technology is advancing rapidly towards the next big leap, with 5G networks promising vastly increased capacity, lower latency and fa... Continue Reading
Gloves are off as Viasat CEO talks IFC opportunities
Panasonic Avionics’ pivot to sell Inmarsat GX as a primary offering for new inflight connectivity business is broadly creating fresh opportu... Continue Reading
Wideband, digital HF a go for the cockpit, says Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is pursuing a wideband, digital HF communications modernization program that includes new ground systems as well as airbor... Continue Reading
ThinKom eyes near-term commercial airline launch of Ka-band antenna
When Gogo early this year revealed it was grappling with the problem of deicing fluid seeping under antenna radomes, ThinKom Solutions’ Ku30... Continue Reading
Intelsat vows new BizAv service won’t share capacity with airlines
Intelsat leases Ku-band satellite bandwidth, and that bandwidth may very well be in use already by inflight connectivity service providers t... Continue Reading
Why Global Eagle is largely committed to supporting IFC regionally
Lest there are any questions about whether or not Global Eagle is second-guessing its decision to focus on providing inflight connectivity t... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Five trends to consider when predicting the future of IFC
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Richard Nordstrom, who serves as senior director, strategic marketing commercial aviation & network s... Continue Reading
Polar positioning could take a number of flavors as Viasat eyes MEO
Depending on where you sit in the conversation – or indeed where your satellites sit in orbit – providing inflight connectivity over p... Continue Reading
Delta quietly testing Gogo TV; seeks to exceed direct broadcast product
Few airlines in the world are as particular about product consistency as Delta Air Lines. Whether it’s the inflight wifi or the seatba... Continue Reading
Global Eagle eyes connected inflight gaming as airline interest grows
Airlines, their content service providers, inflight entertainment specialists and of course passengers are all too aware of the fact that in... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gogo appoints Will Davis as VP of investor relations
Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, announced today that Will Davis has joined t... Continue Reading
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