#Humpspotter Alert: Saudia A320 emerges with hybrid IFC plus seatback
In a rather quiet announcement released only in Arabic, Saudia has officially placed into service the newest entrant into the inflight conne... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Gilat dual-band aero terminal receives DO-160 cert
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that its dual-band aero ... Continue Reading
ThinKom eyes near-term commercial airline launch of Ka-band antenna
When Gogo early this year revealed it was grappling with the problem of deicing fluid seeping under antenna radomes, ThinKom Solutions’ Ku30... Continue Reading
Viasat shares narrowbody IFC growth expectation for North America
Suggesting it has secured 20% of the narrowbody inflight connectivity market in North America, Viasat believes it can grow its market share ... Continue Reading
Thales InFlyt could consider collaboration with Gogo: CEO Carette
In advance of last month’s APEX EXPO, long-time rivals Panasonic Avionics and Inmarsat announced a strategic collaboration that will see Pan... Continue Reading
Zodiac Inflight Innovations readies for RAVE 777X/787 linefit
RAVE Ultra, Zodiac Inflight Innovations’ impressive new inflight entertainment system, will roll out on Recaro 3710 longhaul economy c... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gilat modem used for Global Eagle IFC test via Telesat LEO
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today its key role i... Continue Reading
Press Release: Global Eagle, Telesat pioneer inflight broadband via LEO
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. today announced a major milestone in the history of satellite connectivity for aviation and maritime: the su... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat celebrates 400th installation of Jet ConneX
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, announced today that its market-leading Jet ConneX (JX) bu... Continue Reading
Press Release: SD launches SD Xperience to improve Bizav IFC
At NBAA, Satcom Direct (SD) launched SD Xperience to simplify and improve business aviation connectivity and operations. The new fully-synch... Continue Reading
Press Release: Telesat, Newtec conduct over-the-air tests on Telesat LEO
Newtec, a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications, today announced its modems have b... Continue Reading
Lufthansa talks GX connectivity teething pain, uncoupling IFEC
Lufthansa is experiencing what company senior director, head of product management cabin Paul Estoppey describes as a “teething problem” wit... Continue Reading
Efforts advance to route aircraft data over most efficient pipes
UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS), a subsidiary of UTC, offers what it admits is “an alternative” to Boeing’s Airplane Health Management for the ... Continue Reading
Intelsat, OneWeb work to bring new economics to Ku connectivity
Airlines can be forgiven if they’re still not 100% sure which inflight connectivity roadmap to adopt for their fleets or subfleets. After al... Continue Reading
Saudia readies for near-term launch of new hybrid inflight connectivity
Saudi Arabia’s Taqnia Space is barreling towards commercial launch of its hybrid Ka/Ku inflight connectivity and television service on Saudi... Continue Reading
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