Going indirect with GoDirect; Viasat sees value of partners in bizav
When an announcement dropped this spring that Honeywell will offer Viasat’s high-speed Ka-band connectivity to large and mid-cabin bus... Continue Reading
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GDPR compliance and infosec top of mind as Thales personalizes IFEC
Thales Inflyt Experience is among the most vocal companies in the PaxEx space discussing the need for robust cybersecurity on board aircraft... Continue Reading
Why Classic cockpit comms are being offered on new A330neo jet
Airbus’ re-engined A330neo may boast new bleed and cockpit systems, in addition to new pylons and nacelles, but its satcom pipe for flight d... Continue Reading
In-seat power leader Astronics grows connectivity hardware portfolio
Astronics Corporation is known in aviation for being the dominant provider of aircraft in-seat power, but if the New York-based firm has its... Continue Reading
Airlines tighten contracts for portable wifi as they eye IFC upgrade
When airlines began adopting all-in-one portable wireless entertainment solutions, the initial contracts being sought were roughly five year... Continue Reading
Press Release: Phasor and Astronics to bring ESA to market for aero
Phasor, the developer of leading, enterprise-grade electronically-steered antenna (ESA) systems for mobile broadband, today announced a mile... Continue Reading
Press Release: Nancy Walker joins SmartSky Networks in new CCO role
SmartSky Networks, a next-generation airborne communications provider, today announced that Nancy Walker has joined the company in the newly... Continue Reading
The Nordic values behind the sensory design of Europe’s Northern airlines
To appreciate the design-values of Nordic airlines, it’s important to understand three things: the value of rarity, the quality of silence, ... Continue Reading
Press Release: STCs secured for Astronics EmPower in Boeing cockpits
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, announce... Continue Reading
Press Release: Global Eagle collaboration with Telesat includes aviation
Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, and Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., a provider of satellite-based connectivity services to gl... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR eager to work with rivals to remove pain points for airlines
Enjoying fresh momentum behind its cabin connectivity offering now that it can offer broadband capabilities through Inmarsat GX, SITAONAIR s... Continue Reading
ANA’s flying sea-turtle A380s provoke premium leisure travel thought
Premium leisure travel is an increasingly valuable yet demanding segment for airlines, and delving into ANA’s fabulously liveried and genero... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Broadband connectivity can transform inflight retail
For most airline passengers, “duty-free” will conjure images of two things: airport emporia filled with spirits, tobacco and giant-size Tobl... Continue Reading
One-on-one with SmartSky Networks president Ryan Stone
SmartSky, which expects to switch on its LTE network nationwide before the end of the year, is prepared to defend its intellectual property ... Continue Reading
Gogo assessing impact of ZTE troubles; addressing 2Ku reliability
Will the US Department of Commerce’s decision to ban American companies from selling to Chinese technology firm ZTE for seven years impact Z... Continue Reading
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