Southwest passengers on Viasat-fitted 737 can stream OTT for $8
Southwest Airlines this month will press its first Viasat-fitted Boeing 737 into service, and with it offer a new paid OTT streaming-capable... Continue Reading
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EC opens deep probe of proposed acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat
The European Commission earlier this month opened what it’s calling “an in-depth investigation” into the proposed $7.3 bil... Continue Reading
Viasat talks Delta equipage, April launch of ViaSat-3 Americas
Viasat’s delayed but hotly anticipated first ViaSat-3 satellite is now scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on 8 April, havin... Continue Reading
Delta hones install plan as it preps for free Wi-Fi across full fleet
Delta Air Lines is committed to offering free high-speed Internet across its entire fleet by the end of 2024, but says it is still thrashing... Continue Reading
Porter Airlines showcases E2 and PorterReserve bundle before launch
TORONTO — Gearing up to soon deploy its new 132-seat, all-economy Embraer E195-E2s on flights from Toronto Pearson to Calgary, Edmonton, Hal... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat wins satcom support contract from USMC
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced it was awarded a contract to provide end-to-end satellite communications (SATC... Continue Reading
Press Release: Porter unveils premium catering and IFE partners
Porter Airlines is unveiling the details of its updated premium in-flight service offering, with an emphasis on partnering with high-quality... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat Ka IFC STC receives CAAC Validation on 737 series
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced it has been awarded a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation... Continue Reading
Japan Airlines extends free Internet to E190s as 2Ku equipage begins
Having long vowed to offer complimentary Internet browsing to passengers, Delta Air Lines this week signaled it is ready to make good on its... Continue Reading
Delta’s refurbishment effort shines through on 31-year old 757
After a few days of beautiful beaches and plane spotting in St. Maarten, it was time to head back to a very cold New York. While my flight t... Continue Reading
Why the JetBlue A321ceos are begging for an update
I’m typically not the kind of person who takes a winter retreat to the Caribbean, but after seeing a great deal on a hotel in the #AvGeek pa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat Ka-band IFC achieves STC on Gulfstream G450
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the company’s Ka-band... Continue Reading
Porter to offer free Wi-Fi on E2s, but fewer ads for frequent flyers
Porter Airlines will join the small but growing group of carriers offering free inflight web surfing to all passengers — irrespective of loy... Continue Reading
Sichuan Airlines picks Viasat high-speed Internet for 15 A320s
Chinese operator Sichuan Airlines has selected Viasat’s high-speed inflight connectivity solution for installation on 15 Airbus A320 family ... Continue Reading
Press Release: ViaSat-3 satellite completes final integrated satellite test
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite has completed its Final Integrated... Continue Reading