IIM+ launches multicast streaming for inflight live TV and radio
When broadband Internet is available onboard aircraft, passengers show a penchant for streaming subscription video on demand services. But e... Continue Reading
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Alaska Airlines’ service and soft product pull through again
Sometimes plans change. Originally I was to fly out and back from Seattle to Portland, Oregon during a single day, stay at home for a night,... Continue Reading
Press Release: DIS working group spearheads satcom standard initiative
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that the Digit... Continue Reading
Inmarsat open to partnerships for Orchestra terrestrial 5G layer
Inmarsat’s new plan to add a congestion-relieving layer of terrestrial 5G at busy airport hubs and areas with combined aviation and maritime... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic Avionics announces new connectivity bundles
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), a world leader in in-flight entertainment and connectivity services, has today announce... Continue Reading
Press Release: ThinKom antennas qualified for operation on Intelsat Flex
ThinKom Solutions today announced that its land-mobile ThinSat 300® phased-array antenna has been qualified for use on Intelsat’s FlexMove f... Continue Reading
Press Release: West Entertainment promotes several execs
West Entertainment LLC announces today a strong slate of promotions. Eric Silverstein is now Vice President, Operations and Technology. Eric... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic unveils performance data using XTS service
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), China Eastern Airlines, APT Mobile SatCom Limited (“APSATCOM”), and China Telecom Satel... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics announces agreement with Aerotec Concept
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, ann... Continue Reading
Press Release: NXTCOMM appoints Brad Laird as engineering VP
NXT Communications Corporation (NXTCOMM) announced today the appointment of Brad Laird as Vice President of Engineering to oversee all aspec... Continue Reading
Number of connected aircraft could double by 2030: Euroconsult
Over the last year, inflight connectivity service revenues dropped by almost one-third totaling $970 million, as nationwide lockdowns, groun... Continue Reading
Alaska Airlines offers compelling transcon option with A321neo
While an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 is not at the top of my preference list for a transcon flight, the airline regularly schedules one of it... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing and Alaska Airlines start flight trials with Iris
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, has announced its participation in this year’s Boeing ecoDemonstrator ... Continue Reading
Press Release: ThinKom unveils new VICTS antennas for space payloads
ThinKom Solutions today announced the development of a new family of phased-array antennas for deployment on satellites and other space vehi... Continue Reading
FAA issues AD for 737s fitted with Viasat IFC under specific STC
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737-800 and -900ER series aircraft fitted with Viasat’s satellite-based ... Continue Reading