Signs of China domestic recovery boost prospects for IFC providers
As China’s domestic travel and tourism industry shows signs of recovery, inflight connectivity service providers are looking to the world’s ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: SmartSky
Global Eagle taps industry veteran Nancy Walker to lead IFC sales
Prominent industry executive Nancy Walker boasts a remarkable resume. In her lengthy career, she has worked at NASA, Thales, and most recent... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky names wireless pioneer David Claassen as CTO
SmartSky Networks announced today the appointment of cellular technology pioneer David Claassen to the position of Chief Technology Officer.... Continue Reading
Gogo eyes increased market share as BizAv recovers; confirms 5G delay
Already a dominant provider of inflight connectivity service to the North American business aviation community, Gogo Business Aviation sees ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky surpasses 200 granted patents
SmartSky Networks announced today that it has surpassed 200 granted patents. This broad portfolio contains many essential innovations which ... Continue Reading
ESA adoption in commercial aviation could take years
When will electronically steerable antennas be ready for primetime in commercial aviation? COVID has kicked the proverbial can down the road... Continue Reading
SmartSky raises additional capital; plans test corridor in Florida
SmartSky Networks has closed on more than $32 million in additional equity and debt funding as it prepares for the launch of its next-genera... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky names industry veteran David Helfgott as CEO
SmartSky Networks today announced that mobile broadband communications technology executive David Helfgott has been named CEO, reflecting th... Continue Reading
US Patent Office denies Gogo challenge to key SmartSky patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has denied Gogo Business Aviation’s request for an inter partes review, after the inflight con... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky sues former radio contractor; eyes 2021 launch
SmartSky Networks has filed a federal lawsuit against its former radio contractor, Wireless Systems Solutions LLC (WSS), after terminating t... Continue Reading
JSX studies onboard physical distancing with ERJ-145 layout prototype
JSX, the carrier that offers the convenience of private air travel at efficient fares, is studying a new configuration for its Embraer E-145... Continue Reading
COVID-19 crisis expected to heighten passenger expectations for IFC
With millions of people teleworking and using high-bandwidth applications to facilitate business amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it stands to re... Continue Reading
SmartSky responds to patent challenge from Gogo
SmartSky Networks has filed a preliminary response to Gogo Business Aviation’s challenge of 20 claims in its Patent 9312947. The patent cove... Continue Reading
BizAv IFC players narrow focus, hunker down for the fight
Astronics Corporation restructured its struggling aero antenna business with remarkable speed, reducing headcount from 106 employees at the ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SmartSky reaches 150 patent milestone as launch nears
SmartSky Networks, the provider of next-generation inflight connectivity for business and commercial aviation, today announced it has receiv... Continue Reading