ConnectivityOPINION: In-Flight Connectivity Trends to Watch For in 2023 This article is contributed by David Helfgott, CEO of SmartSky Networks. The in-flight connectivity landscape in 2023 The in-flight connectivity sector overcame significant milestones in 2022—with both Air-to-Ground (ATG) and satellite technologies…
ConnectivityAlaska Airlines Selects Intelsat’s Technology to Offer Satellite Wi-Fi on Regional Aircraft Alaska Airlines just announced that it plans to be the first global airline to offer high-speed Wi-Fi on regional jets. The airline chose Intelsat’s newest satellite Wi-Fi technology that uses an electronically…
ConnectivityFAA Approves Viasat's Ka-Band IFC for Gulfstream G450 Aircraft Viasat recently shared that the Federal Aviation Administration approved its Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution for Gulfstream G450 aircraft. The supplemental type certificate granted by the FAA means that Viasat's Ka-band connectivity system…
ConnectivityPresident of Intelsat Commercial Aviation Shares Thoughts on the Future of Connectivity For many airlines, it is becoming increasingly important to offer in-flight connectivity. The quality of Wi-Fi available onboard an aircraft has a significant impact on a passenger’s satisfaction. The connectivity needs to…
ConnectivityCEO of Netskrt Talks Edge Content Delivery and In-Flight Connectivity LONG BEACH, Calif. — The company Netskrt Systems, founded in 2017, offers an edge Content Delivery Network (eCDN) to meet in-flight video streaming demand. The service is already deployed in the U.K.…
ConnectivityMoment Launches In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems for Jet Operators Passenger experience solutions company Moment launched a new offering last month for private jet operators. The Flymingo Jet solution allows for updates via 4G, Wi-Fi, or a USB key, and passengers can…
ConnectivityVirgin Australia Chooses Intelsat to Provide In-Flight Connectivity Virgin Australia recently selected Intelsat’s 2Ku satellite connectivity solution as part of an initiative to improve the passenger experience. The in-flight connectivity (IFC) service will be installed on Virgin Australia’s existing fleet…
ConnectivitySeamless Air Alliance Establishes Research Lab for IFC Performance Measurement LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Seamless Air Alliance revealed last week that a new research laboratory for measuring in-flight connectivity (IFC) performance has been established. United Airlines, Safran, Boeing, JetBlue, AT&T, Thales,…
ConnectivityJSX CEO Gives Starlink In-Flight Internet Updates at FTE Global LAS VEGAS — JSX expects to begin operating its first passenger-carrying flight featuring SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC) service by October, according to comments made by the charter operator's CEO Alex Wilcox…
ConnectivityPanasonic Avionics, ThinKom Partner to Develop Next Generation Ku-band Antenna Panasonic Avionics has established a new partnership with ThinKom Solutions, Inc. to develop a new, next-generation Ku-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) antenna, the two companies announced Sept. 7 Under the new partnership, the…