Viva taps SES multi-orbit IFC for 100 Airbus narrowbodies
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Viva has selected SES’s multi-orbit, electronically steerable antenna (ESA)-based inflight connectivity solut... Continue Reading
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American pivots to Starlink for 500-plus Airbus narrowbodies
Gravitating towards low-latency non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satcom since its 2023 decision to bring multi-orbit inflight connec... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eutelsat and Anuvu ink new GEO capacity contract
Eutelsat and Anuvu, one of the world’s leading providers of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technolo... Continue Reading
Now critical IFC needs resiliency, security: Eutelsat’s Bisgaard
Just as digitalization and connectivity have modernized the maritime sector, driving operational efficiencies and environmental benefits, Ev... Continue Reading
Air Caraïbes, French bee to sell Skyted silent call headset on board
French sister airlines Air Caraïbes and French bee have agreed to sell Skyted’s silent call technology, the Skyted 320 headset, on boa... Continue Reading
Airbus open to IFC orchestration should multi-vendor take off
Airbus is open to discussing with airlines a future where the European airframer acts as the orchestrator for ferrying data over multiple in... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing, Gilat achieve Sidewinder offerability milestone
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that the Boei... Continue Reading
Boeing stays flexible to support ESA installs for next-gen IFC
As non-geostationary satellite services disrupt the inflight connectivity sector, Boeing is providing the necessary specs to enable airlines... Continue Reading
Prominent IFC providers welcome ‘least cost routing’
A growing number of inflight connectivity stakeholders are prepared to flexibly support a multi-vendor environment in commercial aviation sh... Continue Reading
Press Release: Singapore Airlines taps Starlink for long-haul Airbus jets
Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy an enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive in... Continue Reading
SES advances work on multi-band ESA for meoSphere + LEO IFC
Preparing to offer meoSphere Ka-band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) plus Ka- or Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectiv... Continue Reading
Viasat readies for new AERA with ViaSat-3, multi-beam ESA
Presently in the process of in-orbit testing its ViaSat-3 F2 satellite, Viasat is convinced that the spacecraft’s capabilities are goi... Continue Reading
How Airbus is working to facilitate Delta Air Lines’ IFC vision
Sometimes, airframers make exceptional arrangements for exceptional customers, including in support of their inflight connectivity plans. An... Continue Reading
Panasonic, Spacesail to launch multi-network LEO IFC in 2027
Panasonic Avionics in 2027 plans to offer a “truly global” multi-network Low Earth Orbit satellite-powered inflight connectivity solution — ... Continue Reading
Saudia turns to NSG IFC for “significant” portion of fleet
HAMBURG — Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia has selected Neo Space Group’s Skywaves-branded multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution for a... Continue Reading