IFC to benefit as Intelsat orders two more software-defined satellites
Making good on its stated commitment to invest in more software-defined GEO satellites to support its nextgen unified global 5G network stra... Continue Reading
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Inmarsat eyes fresh capabilities as I-6 F1 satellite launches
British satellite operator Inmarsat has successfully launched its first dual-payload satellite into orbit. The hybrid L- and Ka-band satelli... Continue Reading
Inmarsat continues to offer GX+ North America powered by Hughes, GX
Though there is no shortage of speculation in the market about the future of the Inmarsat-and-Hughes GEO powered GX+ North America inflight ... Continue Reading
Despite COVID screening delay and HEL freezing over, Finnair soars
When my SAS flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen canceled and left me without a way to catch my connecting flight to New York, I had to scram... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat’s mobility network in China now operational
In cooperation with China Satellite Communications, Co. Ltd. (China Satcom), Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced t... Continue Reading
Flying United? Charge up your devices and bring wired headphones
While United Airlines continues to take delivery of new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with its new United Next interior, retrofits of the carrie... Continue Reading
Press Release: Porter selects Viasat for IFC on new E195-E2 twinjets
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Porter Airlines today announced Viasat’s industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IF... Continue Reading
SAUDIA selects Inmarsat GX IFC, Panasonic IFE for A321neo twinjets
SAUDIA has selected Inmarsat’s GX Aviation-branded Ka-band satellite connectivity solution and new OneFi passenger experience platform for i... Continue Reading
Viasat to acquire Inmarsat, create comms behemoth including in IFC
Viasat has entered into a definitive agreement with Inmarsat to acquire the London-headquartered satellite operator for $7.3 billion, in a m... Continue Reading
Intelsat sees 3Q revenue growth but reorganization costs bite
Benefitting from the continued recovery in North American airline travel, Intelsat reported higher inflight connectivity revenues during the... Continue Reading
Gogo Business Aviation in talks with LEO operators for global IFC
Gogo Business Aviation has entered discussions with Low Earth Orbit satellite operators about offering an integrated air-to-ground/LEO-suppo... Continue Reading
Viasat continues to add Ku Advanced customers in BizAv
Given the amount of talkability around Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity service in civil aviation, o... Continue Reading
Flying first, flying private: an NBAA travel tale
New digital platforms which connect consumers to private jets, on-demand shared charter flights, travel clubs and semi-private hybrid operat... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Isotropic Systems founder and CEO John Finney
Isotropic Systems is among the cluster of electronically steerable antenna-makers garnering attention from aviation stakeholders, as the bui... Continue Reading
Bombardier names Collins as connectivity service provider of choice
LAS VEGAS — Bombardier has named Collins Aerospace as its Preferred Service Provider (PSP) to power cockpit and cabin connectivity. The arra... Continue Reading