Signs of China domestic recovery boost prospects for IFC providers
As China’s domestic travel and tourism industry shows signs of recovery, inflight connectivity service providers are looking to the world’s ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: High-Throughput Satellite
APSTAR-6D expected to support domestic IFC trials in China
China’s APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM) expects its new APSTAR-6D high throughput satellite will support inflight connectivity trials for Chine... Continue Reading
Telesat taps Thales to manufacture LEO satellites for Lightspeed
Canadian satellite operator Telesat has selected Thales Alenia Space as the prime manufacturer of its global LEO constellation, which will c... Continue Reading
Press Release: SD activates 500th terminal on Inmarsat GX network.
Satcom Direct (SD) has successfully activated 500 terminals for aerospace customers subscribing to Inmarsat’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS... Continue Reading
Kontron readies for airlines to roam between multiple networks
These days, it’s common for airlines to run data over two different satcom pipes on longhaul flights, transmitting safety and operatio... Continue Reading
Press Release: SES inks mPOWER modem partnerships with Gilat and ST
SES today announced Gilat and ST Engineering iDirect as its latest technology partners who will be developing the core infrastructure modem ... Continue Reading
APSATCOM expects major adoption of satcom IFC in mainland China
APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM), a sister company to the established Hong Kong-based company APT Satellite, expects to see “major adoption” of ... Continue Reading
Press Release: GDC, ThinKom, Kontron, Hughes deliver Ka IFC
GDC Technics, an industry leader in engineering & technical services, modifications, and electronic systems, has announced the delivery ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gogo, Hispasat ink capacity deal as IFC demand rises
Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, and Spanish satellite operator, Hispasat, an... Continue Reading
SD temporarily suspends FlexExec installs following Intelsat 29e loss
Satcom Direct, master distributor for Intelsat’s new FlexExec inflight connectivity service for business aviation, is temporarily suspending... 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
Global Eagle expects IFC on Air France A320s to set European standard
One man’s loss is another man’s gain. For Global Eagle, the news that Southwest Airlines is removing Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band connectivit... Continue Reading
Press Release: SD launches SD Xperience to improve Bizav IFC
At NBAA, Satcom Direct (SD) launched SD Xperience to simplify and improve business aviation connectivity and operations. The new fully-synch... Continue Reading
Press Release: Intelsat introduces end-to-end managed service for BizAv
Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of satellite services and integrated communications, announced today it is launching FlexExec, a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics AeroSat receives China IFC certification
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries, announced... Continue Reading