Delta taps Hughes for Ka-band GEO connectivity on 400-plus 717s, RJs
Hughes Network Systems, a relative newcomer to direct-to-airline inflight connectivity, is to install Ka-band satellite-supported inflight c... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Viasat enhances IFC service options for BizAv customers
Viasat, Inc., a global communications company, today unveiled enhanced business aviation in-flight broadband service options that harmonize ... Continue Reading
CesiumAstro plans 2025 commercial entry for aero ESA after A320 trial
Having recently completed a successful over-the-air demonstration of its dual-beam Ka-band active phased array terminal, CesiumAstro is maki... Continue Reading
SkyFive test campaign studies differences in European IFC
To drive wider adoption of inflight connectivity among passengers in Europe, airlines need to look at all aspects of the experience instead ... Continue Reading
Viasat grapples with ViaSat-3 Americas reflector deployment problem
A very large antenna reflector is at the heart of Viasat’s newest Ka-band satellites. So said Viasat in a September 2022 blog post about how... Continue Reading
Hughes eyes direct IFC approach with LEO-, GEO- and multi-band hybrid
At a time of massive disruption in inflight connectivity — colored by industry consolidation, the introduction of LEO satellite service to t... Continue Reading
Rivada looks to change the game in inflight connectivity
Rivada Space Networks, which aims to launch an inter-satellite laser linked Ka-band LEO network that establishes end-to-end connections with... Continue Reading
ThinKom develops new multi-orbit Ku solution for HBCplus consideration
ThinKom Solutions has secured a near 1,000-unit backlog for its Ka2517 VICTS antenna, of which a very significant portion is headed for inte... Continue Reading
EC opens deep probe of proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat
The European Commission earlier this month opened what it’s calling “an in-depth investigation” into the proposed $7.3 bil... Continue Reading
Press Release: Satcom Direct offers Dual Dissimilar bizjet IFC
Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, is adding Dual Dissimilar terminal capabilities to its expanding hardware portfolio... Continue Reading
Press Release: Satcom Direct installs prototype Plane Simple Ka terminal
Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has completed installation of the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on a business ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat Ka-band IFC achieves STC on Gulfstream G450
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the company’s Ka-band... Continue Reading
Anuvu super excited about Lightspeed, but eyes possible contingencies
Anuvu remains “super excited” to tap into Telesat’s Lightspeed Ka-band LEO constellation when it comes to fruition, but is also eyeing other... Continue Reading
Press Release: ViaSat-3 satellite completes final integrated satellite test
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite has completed its Final Integrated... Continue Reading
Inmarsat well positioned as airlines show interest in Airbus HBCplus
With airlines already expressing interest in Airbus’ new HBCplus supplier-furnished inflight connectivity program, Inmarsat is confide... Continue Reading