OneWeb focuses on B2B aero model; ESAs for networks
OneWeb has not yet formalized its second-generation constellation plan but is eyeing a “late 2026 or early 2027” launch of what are likely t... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: inflight connectivity
Pipe diversity a focus as SmartSky sells nationwide ATG to airlines
The confidential nature of many business aviation contracts often prevents suppliers from making splashy announcements and divulging specifi... Continue Reading
Airbus advances design of Airspace Link smart platform
Anyone who has connected their oven to the Internet to cook this year’s Thanksgiving turkey to perfection or used a smart HVAC system to ach... Continue Reading
Press Release: Condor to offer passengers GX high-speed Internet
Condor has selected Inmarsat’s high-speed GX Aviation inflight broadband for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, with passeng... Continue Reading
Intelsat sees 2Ku longevity but prepares for ESA-enabled future
Even as Intelsat is developing an electronically steerable antenna (ESA) to support OneWeb’s service and its multi-orbit network plan for in... Continue Reading
Airbus HBCplus could accelerate adoption of free Wi-Fi model: Safran
Much ink has been spilled about Airbus’ decision to offer supplier-furnished broadband inflight connectivity in the form of its new HBCplus ... Continue Reading
Kontron tackles aviation supply chain constraint with rapid innovation
Lingering Covid-driven supply chain constraints and increased costs have exacerbated system obsolescence problems in aviation, including in ... Continue Reading
Airbus and Boeing drive IFC interoperability via Seamless Air Alliance
Co-chairing the Seamless Air Alliance’s inflight connectivity interoperability working group, Airbus and new member Boeing are “both driving... Continue Reading
Launch of first ViaSat-3 satellite delayed until early 2023
Viasat’s timeline for launching its first ViaSat-3 satellite has once again moved to the right, with the satellite operator saying it now ex... Continue Reading
How NetForecast is measuring Wi-Fi PaxEx virtually in the seat
For two decades, NetForecast has provided Wi-Fi performance measurements for terrestrial and mobile Internet services including for customer... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky IFC available for Cessna Citation X series
SmartSky Networks today announced the availability of SmartSky’s air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity service offering for the Cessna Citation X... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa passengers can offset emissions via IFC
Lufthansa passengers can now offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa... Continue Reading
Press Release: New and restored PaxEx coming to Air Canada
Air Canada today announced a comprehensive range of new product improvements to elevate the customer experience. The changes will have somet... Continue Reading
SpaceX eyes Starlink Aviation inflight Internet kit deliveries in 2023
SpaceX has branded its Low Earth Orbit satellite-supported inflight connectivity service as Starlink Aviation and is urging aircraft operato... Continue Reading
Press Release: Tier 1 integrator taps Gilat to power IFC applications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today the receipt o... Continue Reading