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a group of people looking at mobile devices on a business jet. Connected via Jet ConneX.

Press Release: Inmarsat picks first distribution partners for SwiftJet IFC

Inmarsat’s ground-breaking new SwiftJet inflight connectivity service for the business aviation market has passed an important milestone, af... Continue Reading

Children using smart phone during the flight (survey)

Panasonic Avionics to offer OneWeb-powered inflight connectivity

Four and a half years after Panasonic Avionics vowed to reserve a portion of its GEO satellite capital to support a multi-orbit strategy wit... Continue Reading

Dual-Panel Ka-Band Inflight Connectivity Antenna System

Press Release: Anuvu and QEST introduce new dual-panel Ka antenna

Anuvu, the leading provider of high-speed satellite connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, will ... Continue Reading

The exterior of a SmartSky private aircraft before boarding for a test flight.

SmartSky appeals injunction ruling to stop Gogo 5G as suit proceeds

It’s no secret that the inflight connectivity landscape is fiercely competitive right now in civil aviation, as a number of stakeholders bat... Continue Reading

A female passenger is using OneFi by Inmarsat on her mobile device while on an aircraft.

Press Release: Inmarsat launches OneFi bundles for custom-built PaxEx

Following a summer that saw millions of passengers return to the skies, airlines have their sights firmly set on recovery, with a key focus ... Continue Reading

Press Release: New Wi-Fi framework paves the way for seamless IFC

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) today announced publication of “In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity: Improving Passenger Experience, Engageme... Continue Reading

Rendering of ViaSat-1 satellite in orbit dark blue space with white and light blue flares in a starry sky. Image Viasat

UK watchdog flags competition concerns about Viasat-Inmarsat merger

In a testament to the growing importance of inflight connectivity, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that... Continue Reading

China Airlines A321neo business class section with IFE screens by Safran Passenger Innovations

Safran’s SPI observes increase in airline RFPs for IFEC

Safran Passenger Innovations, which supplies inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions to airlines, is seeing encouraging signs of r... Continue Reading

Air Canada A330 at the gate. Gogo 2Ku connectivity is offered on this aircraft. The antenna hump is in view.

When Air Canada IFC came through—mostly—on a must-be-online day

When momentous occasions happen, there are times when you’re especially glad to be able to be online in the air, as I was on an Air Canada f... Continue Reading

Judge says Gogo can continue selling 5G as SmartSky lawsuit proceeds

The US District Court for the District of Delaware has denied SmartSky Networks’ motion for a preliminary injunction to immediately stop Gog... Continue Reading

A passenger is holding their T-Mobile device while seated on a United Airlines aircraft.

Press Release: T‑Mobile expands in‑flight coverage to United Airlines

Airplane mode has a whole new meaning for T-Mobile customers flying United. Starting today, eligible T-Mobile customers now get free in-flig... Continue Reading

A man sitting in a Qatar Airways aircraft. The man is wearing a mask and looking at his mobile device. SPI will be supplying the ThinKom Antenna

Safran offers VICTS-based GX terminal for Boeing linefit, retrofit

This June, at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Airbus announced to great fanfare that it is offering a new linefit supplier-furnished... Continue Reading

Air-to-ground signal tower looking up towards the sky. Image: Skyfive

Press Release: Safran, SkyFive partner to commercialize 5G ATG in China

Safran Passenger Innovations announces a partnership with SkyFive on the integration of Air-to-Ground (ATG) to Safran Passenger Innovations’... Continue Reading

IFE screens onboard a Qatar Airways 787-9

Qatar Airways in a u-turn taps Inmarsat GX for 787-9s, plus 737 MAXs

Qatar Airways’ surprise decision in November 2019 to hand a 70-aircraft strong inflight connectivity and live TV deal to Gogo Commercial Avi... Continue Reading

Young casually dressed businessman smiles while looking at his smart phone during the first class flight in the private airplane.

SD and SmartSky challenge Gogo claims about their IFC solutions

It’s not uncommon for management at Gogo Business Aviation to take a few swipes at the competition during its quarterly earnings conference ... Continue Reading