Inmarsat eyes fresh capabilities as I-6 F1 satellite launches
British satellite operator Inmarsat has successfully launched its first dual-payload satellite into orbit. The hybrid L- and Ka-band satelli... Continue Reading
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Press Release: OneWeb confirms successful launch of 36 satellites
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, today confirmed its successful deployment of 36 satellites by Arianespac... Continue Reading
Air Canada A220 business seat excites with comfort options
With over 24 hours of transit under my belt, the last flight of a multi-leg trip home to Seattle from Dubai was finally here. I had been loo... Continue Reading
Panasonic Avionics sees increased per-device connectivity consumption
Aviation industry recovery is coming in fits and starts due to the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest Omicr... Continue Reading
Canada’s Lynx Air readies to launch ULCC operation with 737 MAX
Canadian start-up Lynx Air is vowing to offer “ultra-affordable fares” when it launches no-frills, all-economy Boeing 737 MAX 8 service on d... Continue Reading
United Airlines joins the free inflight messaging crowd
Totally free inflight Internet browsing may still be a pipe dream for the majority of airlines today, but a growing number of them offer som... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell, SES, Hughes demo multinetwork military IFC
Honeywell, SES and Hughes have successfully demonstrated multinetwork, multiorbit high-speed airborne connectivity for military customers, a... Continue Reading
Inmarsat continues to offer GX+ North America powered by Hughes, GX
Though there is no shortage of speculation in the market about the future of the Inmarsat-and-Hughes GEO powered GX+ North America inflight ... Continue Reading
Air Canada excels in case of broken Signature Class seat
Flying on Air Canada from Frankfurt to Toronto, as part of a multi-leg junket, gave me the opportunity to experience the carrier’s Sig... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat activates LEO payload in ORCHESTRA milestone
Inmarsat ORCHESTRA, the future network for global mobility and government communications, achieved its first milestone in space today with t... Continue Reading
SmartSky works with VARs and IdeaNova to offer suite of IFEC tools
SmartSky Networks says it is presently working with its value added reseller (VAR) partners as well as software company IdeaNova Technologie... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell, Skyloom to produce optical comms terminals
Honeywell and Skyloom have signed a teaming agreement that will enable satellite operators to deliver high-capacity and high-data-rate inter... Continue Reading
The French Connection: First Class onboard TGV
Travelling by high speed train in Europe is often the quickest way to travel, but does the luxury of time make first class an unnecessary ad... Continue Reading
Press Release: PAC names Chris Vanderberg as chief engineer, software
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has appointed Chris VandenBerg as Chief Engineer (Software). In this role, Chris will be... Continue Reading
Collins embraces consultative role in selling multiple satcom systems
As a company that offers business jet operators multiple options for satellite-supported broadband cabin connectivity, Collins Aerospace has... Continue Reading