Press Release: Global Eagle completes sale, emerges from restructuring
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (“Global Eagle” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of high-speed connectivity and media solutions ... Continue Reading
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Press Release: SmartSky names wireless pioneer David Claassen as CTO
SmartSky Networks announced today the appointment of cellular technology pioneer David Claassen to the position of Chief Technology Officer.... Continue Reading
ASIP seeks to open the window to low-cost messaging for LCCs
Long-time industry veteran Ron Chapman might be the world’s foremost authority on installing Iridium antennas in airliner windows. He starte... Continue Reading
OneWeb taps SatixFy multi-orbit terminal for inflight connectivity
Satellite operator OneWeb has at long last selected a partner to develop a new inflight connectivity terminal to operate simultaneously over... Continue Reading
Press Release: Global Eagle obtains homegrown STCs for IFC on 737s
Global Eagle is today announcing it has received two Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for the installation of Global Eagle’s industry-le... Continue Reading
Press Release: ASECNA uses Aireon space-based ADS-B as essential tech
The Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) announced today their continued commitment to the Single African ... Continue Reading
Gogo eyes increased market share as BizAv recovers; confirms 5G delay
Already a dominant provider of inflight connectivity service to the North American business aviation community, Gogo Business Aviation sees ... Continue Reading
Honeywell forges ahead with new software for connected aircraft
Honeywell is ramping up its proficiencies as a Tier 1 integrator of software for connected business aircraft. When it started offering its G... Continue Reading
Press Release: Telesat, SatixFy to validate modem designs for Lightspeed
Telesat, one of the world’s most innovative satellite operators, announced today an agreement with satellite communications technology compa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn embrace train-to-flight services
Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn are focusing on the rapid expansion of joint train-to-flight services. In Frankfurt, yesterday, the two companie... Continue Reading
Press Release: SD begins airborne validation of Ku tail mount antenna
One year after announcing the launch of the Plane Simple™ Satcom Antenna Systems, Satcom Direct, the aviation solutions provider, has begun ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky surpasses 200 granted patents
SmartSky Networks announced today that it has surpassed 200 granted patents. This broad portfolio contains many essential innovations which ... Continue Reading
Jennifer Coutts Clay on overcoming the challenges of COVID in aviation
Industry veteran and author Jennifer Coutts Clay has seen the aviation industry overcome several black swan events in her more than 40 years... Continue Reading
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