Aircraft retrofit market readies for new IFC system installs
A wave of new inflight connectivity system installations is forthcoming as airlines prepare to replace legacy kit with next-gen hardware and... Continue Reading
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NXTCOMM floats ESA hybrid concept for GEO/LEO-powered IFC
Having recently secured defense customers for its nextgen antenna hardware, NXTCOMM is once again turning its focus to civil aviation, inclu... Continue Reading
American turns to DirecTV and Dish for inflight live sports and news
American Airlines has tapped DirecTV and Dish to bring inflight live sports and news networks to its passengers’ own devices. Customers trav... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Technik and Honeywell work to gain foothold in China IFC
With the lion’s share of China’s domestic narrowbody cabins still disconnected, Lufthansa Technik and Honeywell are eager to gain a foothold... Continue Reading
Inmarsat open to partnerships for Orchestra terrestrial 5G layer
Inmarsat’s new plan to add a congestion-relieving layer of terrestrial 5G at busy airport hubs and areas with combined aviation and maritime... Continue Reading
FAA issues AD for 737s fitted with Viasat IFC under specific STC
The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737-800 and -900ER series aircraft fitted with Viasat’s satellite-based ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Technik offers STC in China for A320 IFC
Lufthansa Technik can now offer a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) in China for an inflight connectivity solution on Airbus A320 family a... Continue Reading
Inmarsat orchestrates plan for communications network of the future
London-headquartered satellite operator Inmarsat isn’t new to the hybrid network game. It has long supported governments with multi-band sol... Continue Reading
ThinKom Ka aero antenna to integrate on Telesat Lightspeed LEO network
As Telesat puts the pieces in place to launch its nextgen LEO broadband network Lightspeed, the Canadian satellite operator has forged what ... Continue Reading
Anuvu to launch microGEO satellite constellation, stays band flexible
For a company that has traditionally prided itself on not having the financial considerations associated with operating its own satellite ne... Continue Reading
Industry explores EHF bands for inflight connectivity
Satellite operators and satcom hardware manufacturers are presently engaged in serious exploratory work regarding the use of extremely high ... Continue Reading
Azul CEO touts Viasat inflight connectivity as installs progress
When Azul began exploring the possibility of bringing inflight Internet to passengers, management reached out to a number of other airlines ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eutelsat launches ADVANCE managed connectivity
Eutelsat Communications has launched Eutelsat ADVANCE, a global network solution for unlimited reach in a world where increasing digitalisat... Continue Reading
Honeywell becomes VAR for SmartSky connectivity in BizAv
Honeywell has expanded the suite of inflight connectivity services it can offer North American business aircraft operators, after signing on... Continue Reading
Azul offers Viasat-powered free inflight Internet on domestic flights
Brazilian operator Azul is differentiating its service by offering free inflight connectivity, powered by Viasat, on 17 domestic aircraft, w... Continue Reading