Thales seeks to future-proof PureFlyt FMS for connected future
Thales grabbed headlines in late 2019 when it unveiled an “entirely connected” next-generation flight management system (FMS) that introduce... Continue Reading
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Saudia 777 IFC program progresses; will hybrid terminals gain steam?
Though we suspected as much, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has confirmed to Runway Girl Network that its new FAA supplemental type cert... Continue Reading
Inmarsat has high hopes for fitting GX to carriers across Asia-Pacific
Even as Indian carriers lag behind in introducing inflight connectivity for passengers, there is action in the Asia-Pacific region, which is... Continue Reading
Inmarsat reveals status of GX linefit offerability with Boeing
Securing linefit offerability on aircraft can be both costly and time-consuming. Suppliers in the passenger experience space often spend sev... Continue Reading
SmartSky launch schedule creeps to the right due to radio head
SmartSky Networks has confirmed that its nextgen air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity service will not launch before the end of the year, repres... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat confirms successful launch of GX5 satellite
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications has confirmed the successful launch of GX5, the fifth satellite in its... Continue Reading
Press Release: GX5 satellite launching on 22 November to boost capacity
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications has received formal confirmation from its launch partner, Arianespace,... Continue Reading
Turkish, Global Eagle bullish on Ku as airline opts to fit 100 twinjets
Global Eagle’s decision to focus on providing inflight connectivity to airlines operating the world’s best-selling narrowbody aircraft famil... Continue Reading
Satcom players eye China IFC opportunities; will ATG thwart their plans?
Though the Chinese domestic inflight connectivity market is in somewhat of a flux at the moment, that isn’t stopping IFC industry players fr... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat seeks to alleviate IFC constraints on helis
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has today announced the launch of SwiftBroadband Helo (SB-Helo) X-Str... Continue Reading
Collins stays open to synergies; dismisses PAC M&A rumors
Heading into last month’s APEX EXPO in Los Angeles, the question of whether Collins Aerospace/UTC would be interested in Panasonic Avi... Continue Reading
Inmarsat expects to render IFC competitors irrelevant with GX buildout
It is now a largely undisputed notion that both the free Viasat-powered streaming connectivity service on JetBlue Airways and the paid broad... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat and partners celebrate 600+ Jet ConneX installs
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, announced today that its market-leading Jet ConneX (JX) business aviat... Continue Reading
Press Release: Vietnam Airlines now offering IFC on four A350s
Vietnam Airlines (VN) is cementing its status as the country’s premier national carrier by becoming the first Vietnamese airline to offer in... Continue Reading
Safran approves heavy investment in nextgen antenna for IFC
While Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) packages traditional Inmarsat GX connectivity hardware with its RAVE and RAVE Ultra IFE system – th... Continue Reading