Press Release: DIRECTV expands programming to international flights
DIRECTV IN FLIGHT, a leader in delivering live television to commercial and private aviation, is expanding access to premium entertainment b... Continue Reading
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Op-Ed: New era for IFE as demand grows for event-driven content
Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from DIRECTV INFLIGHT head of aviation strategy Kim DeFlesco As the world of air travel continues to ev... Continue Reading
Press Release: DIRECTV, Satcom Direct introduce live IPTV for BizAv
DIRECTV INFLIGHT, a leading distributor of content in the commercial aviation industry, is today launching an IPTV service for business avia... Continue Reading
Will opportunity knock in IFEC as EchoStar and Dish complete merger?
Satellite communications provider EchoStar Corporation has completed its all-stock merger with American television provider Dish Network Cor... Continue Reading
Launch of DIRECTV inflight global IPTV planned for 2Q 2024
Having achieved high penetration for its inflight live television service on US airlines, including with JetBlue and United, DirecTV is read... Continue Reading
Press Release: DIRECTV takes flight on select Delta 767-400s
Together with Delta Air Lines and Viasat, DIRECTV has announced the launch of a domestic 18-channel TV lineup on select Boeing 767-400 aircr... Continue Reading
Southwest passengers on Viasat-fitted 737 can stream OTT for $8
Southwest Airlines this month will press its first Viasat-fitted Boeing 737 into service, and with it offer a new paid OTT streaming-capable... Continue Reading
Cancun hop on JetBlue highlights cabin consistency
There’s nothing like a harsh winter in the Northeast to send travelers in search of warmer climes. Eager to catch a break from the frigid te... Continue Reading
American Airlines brings IFE maintenance in-house
In a blow to American Airlines’ inflight entertainment system suppliers, the US major confirms to Runway Girl Network that it brought mainte... Continue Reading
American turns to DirecTV and Dish for inflight live sports and news
American Airlines has tapped DirecTV and Dish to bring inflight live sports and news networks to its passengers’ own devices. Customers trav... Continue Reading
United, Southwest and a long overdue family vacation
After sixteen months and two previously cancelled family trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my family of four was ready for a vacation in C... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat brings IFEC to JetBlue A220-300, A321LR
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced JetBlue has selected Viasat’s industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IFC) so... Continue Reading
JetBlue’s new Mint, new route, give new reasons to shout
Last year at this time, a JetBlue flight was practically a carnival in the clouds. Whatever you wanted to drink, eat or watch could be done,... Continue Reading
Press Release: JetBlue reveals interior of new Airbus A220-300
JetBlue today introduced the all-new onboard experience which will soon greet customers aboard the airline’s Airbus A220-300, a next-generat... Continue Reading
United First on 737NG begs for hard product upgrade but soft shines
Having taken a first look at United Airlines’ wonderful new CRJ550 interior in the wild earlier in the day, it was time for me to work my wa... Continue Reading
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