Indian carriers eye inflight Internet as country mulls removing block
Honeywell’s Boeing 757 testbed recently made a pit stop in India. Fresh off of interviewing Indian carriers plus Honeywell and Inmarsa... Continue Reading
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Press Release: FCC grants license to Thales for Ka-band IFC
On July 7, 2017, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted Thales a blanket license authorization for operation of its airbor... Continue Reading
Swarm of NGSO satellites is coming; Inmarsat hasn’t seen the magic
Inmarsat is expressing doubt about the future of some big name industry projects across multiple swaths of spectrum and orbital planes. The ... Continue Reading
China-backed FTS makes headway in crowded wireless IFE market
With as many as 50 wireless IFE providers working to secure airline clients, any start-up in the space should bring something unique to the ... Continue Reading
IFE stalwarts continue to tout different inflight connectivity paths
When it comes to satellite connectivity spectrum the battle over bands shows no signs of abating. We’ve been treated to rather public discus... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat confirms successful launch of EAN satellite
Inmarsat (LON: ISAT), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has confirmed the successful launch of its S-b... Continue Reading
Flying Colours refurbs Global with INAIRVATION
The market for new business jets may be in a slump, but the refurbishment business is another matter entirely. Operators are holding onto th... Continue Reading
ViaSat touts big capacity as it readies for European installs
As inflight connectivity providers jockey for supremacy it is hard to ignore the position ViaSat has staked out in recent months. This succe... Continue Reading
Thales eyes new comms capabilities for data revolution on flight deck
Boasting a leading position in Air Traffic Management (ATM) – its installed base of control center equipment covers more than 40% of global ... Continue Reading
Arianespace sends more positive #PaxEx into space with flight #VA237
Heavy rains throughout the afternoon threatened to dampen the mood in Kourou, French Guiana today. The skies ultimately cleared, however, an... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Feeling high in a slump; a look at the #bizjet landscape
Welcome to Episode 46 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Paul Eden, who has been editing and writing for aerospace public... Continue Reading
Press Release: Bizjet airframers pick Jet ConneX as linefit option
Inmarsat (ISAT.L), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, today announced a significant milestone for its J... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: ViaSat picks up a TATL customer
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Gogo seeks to set industry benchmark, even as benchmarks questioned
Immensely pleased with how 2Ku performs when supported by Epic HTS and paired with Gogo’s new Gilat-made modem, Intelsat VP and general mana... Continue Reading
Chest-rumbling wave of energy greets connectivity satellite launch
Perhaps most surprising to me was how quiet it was. A steady breeze blew across the causeway at Cape Canaveral and other than a countdown pl... Continue Reading
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