Press Release: Thales appoints Yannick Assouad as EVP, Avionics
Thales has appointed Yannick Assouad as Executive Vice President, Avionics, replacing Gil Michielin, who has announced his retirement. Assou... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: IFC
SmartSky responds to patent challenge from Gogo
SmartSky Networks has filed a preliminary response to Gogo Business Aviation’s challenge of 20 claims in its Patent 9312947. The patent cove... Continue Reading
UK seeks to be LEO pioneer as it leads winning bid for OneWeb
The British government has led a successful consortium bid to acquire bankrupt satellite operator OneWeb, saying the move signals the UKR... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gogo Business Aviation showing signs of recovery
Gogo Business Aviation hit 3,000 daily flights late last week, showing strong signs of recovery from the COVID-19 related single-day low-poi... Continue Reading
CPI uniquely positioned with aircraft radome solutions for two rivals
Having designed unique antenna radome solutions for both Gogo and Viasat, Communications & Power Industries (CPI) appears to be in a sol... Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines mostly impresses on world’s longest flight
The air was thick and humid outside Singapore’s sprawling Changi International Airport last September. The blast of cold, conditioned ... Continue Reading
Press Release: ThinKom achieves new milestones for its IFC antennas
ThinKom Solutions, Inc., today announced its Ku3030 aero satellite antennas have been installed on more than 1,550 commercial aircraft of 16... Continue Reading
Gogo fights to retain as many satcom-fitted Delta aircraft as possible
Inflight connectivity service provider Gogo is vowing it will fight to retain as many satcom-fitted aircraft as possible at Delta Air Lines,... Continue Reading
Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award: Winners to be announced in 2021
The awards ceremony for the 14th Crystal Cabin Awards in Hamburg, originally planned for 1 April 2020, has been rescheduled for 13 April 202... Continue Reading
Delta to diversify IFC provider base; amends pact with Gogo
Delta Air Lines has informed Gogo that it plans to diversify its inflight connectivity provider base in order to generate competition betwee... Continue Reading
Hanwha Systems acquires antenna maker Phasor Solutions
Hanwha Systems Co (HSC) on 5 June acquired antenna maker Phasor Solutions out of bankruptcy, strengthening the South Korean defense company&... Continue Reading
Developing a growing appreciation for Vueling’s proposition
Europe’s low-cost carriers are a fascinating breed, from cheap-and-sometimes-nasty Ryanair to cheap-and-cheerful easyJet, “friendly low fare... Continue Reading
Airlines seek guidance from Telesat on having more direct IFC control
Canadian satellite operator Telesat is starting to have “interesting discussions” with major airlines around the globe that want guidance on... Continue Reading
Viasat divulges IFC-related cost reductions, remains optimistic
Facing the prospect of reduced inflight connectivity-based revenues, Viasat has undertaken a series of cost-cutting initiatives, including i... Continue Reading
Press Release: OneWeb seeks to vastly increase satellite constellation
OneWeb, the global communications company with a mission to connect governments, businesses and people everywhere, submitted a modification ... Continue Reading
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