SES eyes inflight model where application dictates connectivity pipe
Satellite operator SES says it is working to ultimately bring a “Verizon” telco-type model to the skies in support of inflight c... Continue Reading
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Inflight connectivity providers see compelling prospects in India
India’s Department of Telecom (DoT) is expected to formally approve inflight connectivity in Indian airspace by July of this year, after the... Continue Reading
ThinKom sees clear path to supporting LEOs and MEOs with its antennas
ThinKom Solutions, whose Falcon-Ku3030 antenna system was white labeled by Gogo as 2Ku, says it is working closely with current and emerging... Continue Reading
Press Release: Thales strengthens its IFEC partnership with HNA Group
Thales will equip the subsidiary airlines of HNA Group with its latest In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system on its fleet of 42 wide-body A33... Continue Reading
Panasonic Avionics vows vast IFC improvements with third gen network
Vastly improved data rates. Faster, more responsive Internet. Streaming video and, where permitted, VoIP and video-enabled chat. These are j... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR details how airline RFP process is evolving for IFEC
The inflight entertainment and connectivity RFP process is evolving, with increasingly savvy airlines realizing “they don’t need a fully int... Continue Reading
Thales’ work to grow US footprint is harder with JetBlue pivot
If Thales was surprised by JetBlue’s recent decision to hand prime ISP positioning to ViaSat under a new deal that will see the carrier grad... Continue Reading
Snug seating and no seatback IFE? Pressure is on for wifi to work
When your new aircraft is being likened to a “flying prison” due to its tight seating configuration and lack of seatback IFE, it is a darn n... Continue Reading
Honeywell eyes thousands more tails for Primus Epic integrated cockpit
Having recently received certification from the FAA for its next generation Primus Epic 2.0 cockpit debuting on the Pilatus PC-24 Super Vers... Continue Reading
Despite delay, Astronics optimistic about BizAv Ku connectivity rollout
At the end of last year, Panasonic Avionics threw down the proverbial gauntlet, making clear its intent to snatch bizjet Ku connectivity bus... Continue Reading
With Cathay Pacific in the bag, Gogo’s double-down on Ku clear
If there was any lingering doubt that Gogo has become a force to be reckoned with on the global inflight connectivity market, it must surely... Continue Reading
Press Release: EAD Aerospace achieves JetWave EASA STC on A340
EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has delivered its first Honeywell JetWave EASA STC for an A340 VIP project in partnership with a leading ... Continue Reading
Press Release: JetBlue taps ViaSat’s nextgen capacity and coverage
ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global broadband services and technology company, today announced it expanded its relationship with JetBlue, a... Continue Reading
Lufthansa rethinking IFEC experience with an eye on future-proofing
Lufthansa wants to find a way to future-proof its inflight entertainment, and to ultimately offer a streamlined IFE and connectivity experie... Continue Reading
Press Release: UAE firms achieve regional first with IFC test of 50 Mbps
Yahsat, the UAE based satellite operator, today announced the successful trial of a 50 Mbps in-flight connection that will change the way pa... Continue Reading
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