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
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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
Press Release: Viasat and Cobham collaborate on maritime connectivity
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Cobham Satcom, a leading global provider of satellite communications solutions to the mari... Continue Reading
Launch of first ViaSat-3 satellite delayed until early 2023
Viasat’s timeline for launching its first ViaSat-3 satellite has once again moved to the right, with the satellite operator saying it now ex... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat, Inmarsat work to show merger benefits to UK CMA
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, look forw... Continue Reading
Press Release: ViaSat-3 satellite reaches another milestone
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite has completed mechanical environme... Continue Reading
Limited catering and lavatory quirks sully Delta A321neo experience
As a somewhat loyal Delta flyer, I jumped at a recent opportunity to book a roundtrip transcontinental journey on the airline’s newly acquir... Continue Reading
UK watchdog flags competition concerns about Viasat-Inmarsat merger
In a testament to the growing importance of inflight connectivity, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that... Continue Reading
Press Release: Viasat to sell Link 16 Tactical business to L3Harris
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Link 16 Tac... Continue Reading
Press Release: ViaSat-3 achieves flight configuration
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced today the completion of the integration of the first ViaSat-3 satellite,... Continue Reading