Press Release: Global Eagle gains exclusive rights to two A24 films
Global Eagle is today announcing it has obtained the exclusive worldwide inflight distribution rights to critically acclaimed independent fi... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: IFE
ESA adoption in commercial aviation could take years
When will electronically steerable antennas be ready for primetime in commercial aviation? COVID has kicked the proverbial can down the road... Continue Reading
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
Press Release: Panasonic taps BANDAI NAMCO for retro inflight games
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has selected BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, a leading Japanese multinational videogame publ... Continue Reading
Commercial aviation takes back burner to defense for NXTCOMM
NXT Communications Corporation has made strong headway in its development of a modular phased array antenna for airlines. But the commercial... Continue Reading
SmartSky raises additional capital; plans test corridor in Florida
SmartSky Networks has closed on more than $32 million in additional equity and debt funding as it prepares for the launch of its next-genera... Continue Reading
Delta sets high standard for cleanliness and comfort amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we plan for travel. Lockdowns, border closures and COVID-19 testing requirements must all be consi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aeroplay’s lab facility joins Trusted Partner Network
Aeroplay Entertainment Pte Ltd’s Mumbai-based Lab facility, AeroLab, has joined the Trusted Partner Network (TPN), the gold standard in glob... Continue Reading
Inmarsat positions GDC terminal for global GX
Inmarsat is positioning GDC Technics’ new inflight connectivity terminal – with ThinKom’s Ka VICTS phased-array antenna – as not just ... Continue Reading
Ending Learjet production, Bombardier commits to PaxEx improvements
Bombardier later this year will end production of the fabled Learjet aircraft in Wichita, Kansas and reduce headcount, as it seeks to focus ... Continue Reading
LuxStream broadband available on more Gulfstream types
Collins Aerospace’s new LuxStream-branded Ku-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity service for business aviation continues to move ... Continue Reading
Reflections on a new generation of single-aisle flatbeds
A second generation of single-aisle fully flat beds — offering direct aisle access — is ready and willing to improve the passenger experienc... 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: QuiverTree Media collaborates with Audible for IFE
QuiverTree Media is collaborating with Audible, an Amazon company, to bring the best in digital spoken-word entertainment onboard. One of th... Continue Reading
Press Release: Delta extends middle seat blocking through April 2021
Delta is continuing its industry-leading commitment to provide more space on board as the only U.S. airline to block middle seats and limit ... Continue Reading