SmartSky Networks impresses during flight demo as launch date nears
It’s not uncommon to hear certain inflight connectivity service providers promise an at-home or office experience in the sky. But exec... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: IFC
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
Sweet-smelling dreams aboard Hainan Airlines, thanks to Bulgari
Departing for a nearly 14-hour flight just after midnight is no one’s idea of a good time but when there’s a full-flat seat and hotel-brande... Continue Reading
Press release: Spafax selected as Air China’s IFE services provider
Spafax, one of the world’s leading providers of media, entertainment and content marketing services to the airline industry, today announced... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Will mass shootings impact travel to the United States?
Welcome to episode 62 of the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal world.... Continue Reading
Why Delta’s new A220 feels bigger on the inside
Delta Air Lines gave the world a peek at the PaxEx on its new Airbus A220-100 (formerly the Bombardier C Series CS100) aircraft on the 10th ... Continue Reading
Press Release: China Southern and Thales extend 777 IFE partnership
China Southern Airlines operates the third largest fleet in the world, with the most developed route network and largest passenger capacity ... Continue Reading
Viasat shares narrowbody IFC growth expectation for North America
Suggesting it has secured 20% of the narrowbody inflight connectivity market in North America, Viasat believes it can grow its market share ... Continue Reading
Moisture under the antenna hood? It’s not just deicing fluid
It may still seem like magic that GORE-TEX jackets are able to stop rain from getting in while letting the wearer’s perspiration out, but th... Continue Reading
Zodiac Inflight Innovations readies for RAVE 777X/787 linefit
RAVE Ultra, Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ impressive new inflight entertainment system, will roll out on Recaro 3710 longhaul economy c... Continue Reading
New Territory on extending airline brand DNA to all travel classes
Airline branding and distinctive services are often focused around premium classes at the front of the aircraft. But designer Luke Miles bel... Continue Reading
Press Release: FDS Avionics and SmartSky combine IFE and IFC for BizAv
With more business jet passengers demanding a premium travel experience in the sky, FDS Avionics has integrated its inflight entertainment s... Continue Reading
Press Release: CPI division opens new radome manufacturing facility
In order to accommodate the rapid growth of its inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) business, the Radant Technologies Division of... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR on major IFC industry M&A – it is not necessary
The increasingly relevant Valour Consultancy recently suggested to Runway Girl Network that companies like Rockwell Collins and SITAONAIR ar... Continue Reading
Lufthansa talks GX connectivity teething pain, uncoupling IFEC
Lufthansa is experiencing what company senior director, head of product management cabin Paul Estoppey describes as a “teething problem” wit... Continue Reading
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