http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:45:43 EDT Amjet Executive SA, a business jet operator based in Athens, Greece, is operating the first Dassault Falcon 7X business jet to be equipped with OnAir's in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile phone services.      (Dassault Falcon 7X. Photo... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/OnAir-Connectivity-Deployed-on-First-Dassault-Falcon_79300.html Wed, 22 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT In-flight connectivity could be faster and accessible to more commercial and business aircraft in a few years, under a proposal from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a terrestrial-based air-to-ground mobile broadband service for aircraft flying in the National Airspace... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/FCC-Looks-to-Improve-In-Flight-Connectivity_79222.html Fri, 10 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Gogo subsidiary Aircell has completed the acquisition of LiveTV LLC's Airfone business unit. The acquisition includes LiveTV's 1 MHz air-to-ground spectrum license, and the Airfone in-flight communications service, network infrastructure and operational... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Aircell-Acquires-LiveTVs-Airfone_79005.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT Honeywell and Boeing announced a new technical services agreement Wednesday to research and develop high-speed in-flight wireless connectivity. Under the agreement, the two companies will develop technologies for Boeing aircraft, including the 787, 777, 737 Next-Generation and 747-8.   The joint... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Boeing-Honeywell-Team-Up-for-In-Flight-Connectivity-Research_78981.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT Gilat Satellite Networks' subsidiary Wavestream has been awarded a contract by Honeywell to supply Ka-band transceivers for integration into airborne antenna systems to provide in-flight connectivity to the Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) network. Scaled production for the transceivers is expected to begin in... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Wavestream-to-Supply-Transceivers-for-Honeywell-Antenna-Systems_78338.html Tue, 29 Jan 2013 0:00:00 EST International Communications Group (ICG), of Newport News, Va., has completion of testing and receipt of Iridium Certified Equipment (ICE) designation for its NxtLink ICS-220A Iridium Communications System. The approval acknowledges that the ICS-220A has successfully fulfilled the requirements and... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/ICG-Completes-Iridium-Certified-Testing-for-NxtLink-ICS-220A_78319.html Fri, 25 Jan 2013 0:00:00 EST Inmarsat CEO Rupert Pearce Inmarsat CEO Rupert Pearce says he is confident the company can make a strong impact in all areas of the in-flight connectivity business, including cabin and cockpit connectivity, particularly with the launch of its Ka-band Global Xpress satellites next year. Pearce said he... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Inmarsat-CEO-Sees-Big-Market-for-Airline-Connectivity_78019.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 0:00:00 EST Greenwich AeroGroup's Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of the Iridium OpenPort Aero system on the Bombardier Challenger 601-3A/3R, 604 and 605 models. The mobile broadband system leverages Iridium’s worldwide... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Iridium-OpenPort-Aero-Wins-STC_78065.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 0:00:00 EST Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management and HD entertainment system was recently installed by Jet Aviation Basel and delivered on an Airbus A319 CJ, the avionics manufacturer said Tuesday. The updated cabin features HD monitors and digital audio throughout the aircraft for watching Blu-Ray movies and other... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Rockwell-Collins-Venue-CMS-Installed-on-Airbus-A319-CJ_77991.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 0:00:00 EST Sabena Technics has contracted a cabin modification project for two Airbus A320 and one Airbus A318 with an undisclosed Middle East VIP operator. Within the scope of this contract, Sabena Technics said it is carrying out VIP cabin modification as well as satcom systems installation. The work is being... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/in-flight-connectivity/business-aviation/Sabena-Technics-Begins-A320-A318-Cabin-Modifications_77993.html Wed, 12 Dec 2012 0:00:00 EST