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
Tag Archives: inflight connectivity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Philippe Carette leaves Inmarsat Aviation post; Steenstrup steps in
Philippe Carette, previously the president of Inmarsat’s Aviation Business Unit, left the firm on 27 July 2022, roughly eight months after j... Continue Reading
SAUDIA to launch new GX-powered connectivity solution in early 2023
SAUDIA passengers should expect to experience “an inflight service that far exceeds what has been available until now” when the ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Intelsat enters pact with Nelco to offer IFC in India
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity ... Continue Reading
Intelsat to support antenna swap for airlines keen on GEO/LEO service
You might say that Intelsat and OneWeb have been engaged in a sort of mating dance for years. A SoftBank-supported marriage was even contemp... Continue Reading
Spirit’s transition to SES-17 satellite capacity continues apace
Spirit Airlines’ new inflight Internet service was initially tested and formally launched using leased Ka-band satellite capacity on i... Continue Reading