Press Release: Lufthansa Technik installing GX in roughly four days
Lufthansa Technik AG has started installing the latest Ka-band satellite technology as standard equipment for the Lufthansa Group’s en... Continue Reading
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Build-out of European Aviation Network begins
The introduction of hybrid air-to-ground (ATG)/S-band inflight connectivity in Europe is one step closer. Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat say ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Thales, SES partner to deliver Ka IFC over Americas
Thales, a global leader in space, avionics, and connected inflight entertainment, announces two milestone agreements with SES, the world’s l... Continue Reading
Launch date of Aireon satellites uncertain after Falcon 9X explosion
Yesterday’s explosion which destroyed a SpaceX Falcon 9X launcher and its payload during a static test-firing on Cape Canaveral’s Laun... Continue Reading
Press Release: Rockwell cleared to provide satellite IFC in Brazil
In a move that will provide Rockwell Collins’ customers and prospects with more aviation connectivity options, the company announced that it... Continue Reading
Press Release: Intelsat 33e successfully launched into orbit
Intelsat S.A. operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, today announced that Intelsat 33e... Continue Reading
Bombardier, Embraer and Mitsubishi discuss connectivity work
With a raft of new regional jets and small airliners set to enter into service over the next 24 months, RGN quizzed execs at Bombardier, Emb... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand CEO plans to lay Internet egg this year
New Zealand is often left off the map – literally, in cartographic terms, but also figuratively when it comes to inflight Internet. Th... Continue Reading
Lufthansa Systems wireless options pitched as upgradeable family
As wireless inflight connectivity and inflight entertainment matures, airlines that have not yet made a wireless provider decision are looki... Continue Reading
Press Release: GEE completes acquisition of EMC
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (GEE) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Emerging Markets Communi... Continue Reading
Panasonic eyes up to six custom payloads for inflight connectivity
Earlier this year Panasonic Avionics indicated that it was ready to move beyond the traditional satellite capacity purchase approach with pl... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat cites European Aviation Network progress
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, announced today that construction and associated sub-syste... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa Technik secures STC for GX install on A340
Lufthansa Technik AG has modified the first VIP aircraft, an Airbus A340, with high-speed Ka-band satellite communication technology, powere... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell report cites passengers’ Wi-Fi frustrations
A survey of airline passengers by Honeywell (NYSE: HON) reveals more than increased frustration with current in-flight Wi-Fi offerings compa... Continue Reading
When more seats mean a more comfortable ride in economy
Is it possible that squeezing even more seats into an aircraft can improve the passenger experience for economy class travelers? Emirates is... Continue Reading
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