Snug seating and no seatback IFE? Pressure is on for wifi to work
When your new aircraft is being likened to a “flying prison” due to its tight seating configuration and lack of seatback IFE, it is a darn n... Continue Reading
Author: Mary Kirby
Aireon space-based ADS-B tracking exceeding SITAONAIR expectations
As more Iridium NEXT satellites are launched into low earth orbit to build out the full constellation – the latest batch of 10 satellites wa... Continue Reading
Editorial: Passengers must help to keep industry’s nose clean
The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) last Thursday delivered a refreshingly honest statement about its ever-growing role in civil avia... Continue Reading
Air Canada vows it will not cap Internet on longhaul flights
Air Canada is nothing short of thrilled to be rolling out Gogo 2Ku satellite connectivity on its widebody aircraft, and is assuring passenge... Continue Reading
Panasonic tackles QoS wifi issues with HTS capacity and new modem
Panasonic Avionics is tackling inflight connectivity quality-of-service issues on United Airlines’ eXConnect Ku-fitted aircraft with the hol... Continue Reading
Delta still evaluating connectivity proposals for A321neos
Delta Air Lines has not made an inflight connectivity decision for its new 100-strong Airbus A321neo order, as first reported on RGN Premium... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Questions to consider
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RGN Premium: Still in play
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Airborne Wireless Network readies to take laser test to the sky
Airborne Wireless Network, the company that wants to create a high-speed airborne mesh network for use by telco customers, is gearing up for... Continue Reading
Give it away, give it away now? Global Eagle says ‘nay’
Are inflight connectivity providers offering sweetheart hardware deals to airlines with the promise of revenue share once the program launch... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Progress in China
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RGN Premium: Bare bones means more pressure
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IFEC part of Gore’s broader $2 billion per year new growth play
W. L. Gore & Associates, the private company that boasts a rich history in military and space but which is best known for Gore-Tex fabri... Continue Reading
Fast-growing Boltaron makes ambitions clear in aircraft interiors
Roughly a decade ago Boltaron’s Newcomerstown, Ohio facility held as much as a 60% market share of the plastic card stock for credit cards a... Continue Reading
People don’t want to pay for comfort on board: IATA chief
Passengers are getting taller and broader. Certain aircraft seating configurations are being likened in news stories to flying prisons. Cons... Continue Reading
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