Virgin Atlantic shakes up network under Delta influence
Virgin Atlantic is shaking up its route network, consolidating its position as transatlantic partner of its new largest shareholder and join... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: In-flight connectivity
Portable IFE specialist embraces suite of new cabin technologies
How does a supplier of portable IFE players to airlines stay relevant in a world where “bring your own device” is increasingly t... Continue Reading
Could a Google plan throw wrench in next gen inflight Wi-Fi?
In a recent conversation with Peter Lemme, analyst and chairman of the Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) Ku/Ka-band Satcom Su... Continue Reading
Aeromexico becomes first customer of Gogo 2Ku connectivity
Aeromexico has become the first airline in the world to commit to deploy Gogo’s next generation inflight connectivity solution, 2Ku, on its ... Continue Reading
Inmarsat sees near-term adoption of SB Safety by airlines
Broadband connectivity in aviation is often discussed in terms of what it means for the airline passenger experience, but important work is ... Continue Reading
FCC seeks comment on AT&T’s inflight connectivity proposal
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on AT&T’s request that rules governing Wireless Communications Services ... Continue Reading
Could Verizon and AT&T compete again on inflight connectivity?
One of the founders of inflight connectivity provider Row 44 believes the industry is now ripe for consolidation. The industry has reached a... Continue Reading
American loves beacons and wearables almost as much as bacon
Underscoring the rapidly growing interest among airlines and airports to use location-aware beacons and wearable computers to improve the pa... Continue Reading
Southwest studies transmitting data over Ku when 737s are idle
Global Eagle Entertainment is not the only company excited about Southwest Airlines’ interest in potentially moving Boeing Airplane Health M... Continue Reading
Honeywell on track with GX hardware, though program faces delay
Honeywell has completed both preliminary and critical design reviews of its antenna hardware for the Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band service,... Continue Reading
Aircraft cabin data divers seek to understand passenger experience
Multiple companies are now actively collecting and mining data about aircraft interiors, IFE and inflight connectivity products with the ult... Continue Reading
United readies to launch mobile friendly inflight Wi-Fi portal
Offering Gogo ATG-4 on its p.s. fleet, ViaSat Exede Ka on Boeing narrowbodies, and Panasonic Avionics eXConnect Ku on the rest of its fleet ... Continue Reading
Airlines move closer to speaking the same sales language
IATA’s Resolution 787 – which will serve as the foundation for a new XML-based data transmission standard for the airline industry – has rec... Continue Reading
SITA refines aircraft tracking solution for airlines
Philip Clinch, SITA’s aircraft services VP, has a strict position on Inmarsat’s proposed aircraft tracking solution to IATA and ICAO. “[Inma... Continue Reading
Connectivity and data are big drivers for Rockwell after Arinc buy
Rockwell Collins’ Arinc acquisition, featuring passenger-focused services such as inflight connectivity and self-service check-in kiosks in ... Continue Reading
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