A new spring in its step, Global Eagle eyes “contentivity” growth
In-seat IFE will be prevalent on board long-haul widebody aircraft for at least another 15 years. Even as satellite capacity costs further d... Continue Reading
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Kymeta says antenna will fly on commercial qualified aircraft
When Kymeta came on the scene several years ago, it generated quick buzz and a lot of excitement for its electronically-steered flat-panel m... Continue Reading
First Panasonic XTS satellite to support inflight connectivity in 2020
Journalists and industry observers on 8 March finally learned details about Panasonic Avionics’ first extreme throughput satellite (XTS). Af... Continue Reading
European carriers agree to large-scale flight evaluations of Iris
Inmarsat says two European airlines have agreed to conduct very large-scale flight evaluations of the satellite-based communication solution... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: AirFi CCO talks fast deployment of portable wifi
Welcome to Episode 55 of the #PaxEx podcast. Our guest is long-time industry executive Martin Cunnison, who now serves as CCO of AirFi, a f... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Moving forward with urgency
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American assures passengers won’t be disconnected with ATG deinstall
Should passengers on American Airlines’ Airbus A321s and Boeing 737-800s expect to be disconnected for a spell this year? That’s the logical... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: PAC on realigning strategy, achieving top line growth
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RGN Premium: Delta memo details deeper 2Ku MRO involvement
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SES on inflight connectivity partners: “We love all our children equally”
Given that ViaSat and Inmarsat are now more directly serving airlines, Runway Girl Network sees a benefit in occasionally checking in with o... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Delta’s initial comment
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Seatback immigration? One-on-one with biometrics firm Tascent
Inflight entertainment and connectivity giant Panasonic Avionics last fall announced plans to enter into a strategic partnership with biomet... Continue Reading
SES eyes inflight model where application dictates connectivity pipe
Satellite operator SES says it is working to ultimately bring a “Verizon” telco-type model to the skies in support of inflight c... Continue Reading
Plug and play spec for next generation aero antennas takes shape
Participating in the creation of inflight connectivity system installation standards is not everyone’s cup of tea. The work is highly techni... Continue Reading
China inflight connectivity opportunity opens up with Air Esurfing deals
Hard on the heels of China’s decision to allow airline passengers to use their smart phones in-flight, the Chinese inflight connectivi... Continue Reading
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