ConnectivitySmartSky Moves Closer to Launch of New IFC Network with FCC Certification SmartSky Networks has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification on the ground-based remote radiohead for its next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) air-to-ground network. FCC certification is the latest milestone achieved for SmartSky on…
ConnectivityPODCAST: Air France KLM’s Sam Krouwer Talks In-flight Connectivity Strategy On this episode of the Connected Aircraft Podcast, Sam Krouwer, product owner of in-flight connectivity at Air France KLM, is the guest. This episode features his question and answer session with Mark…
Business & GAFlexjet is Bringing Viasat In-flight Connectivity to Bombardier, Embraer and Gulfstream Jets Flexjet LLC is bringing Viasat in-flight connectivity (IFC) to its fleet of Bombardier Globals, Embraer Praetor 600s, and Gulfstream G450/G650 aircraft, through a new partnership between the two companies, according to a…
ConnectivityPODCAST: OneWeb, SpaceX and Telesat Talk Future of LEO Connectivity for Airlines On this episode of the Connected Aircraft Podcast, we’re featuring a replay of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity panel from our Connected Aviation Intelligence program. The panel we’re featuring…
CommercialPODCAST: Alton Aviation Analyst Talks Asia Pacific Region Airlines, COVID and Connectivity On this episode of the Connected Aircraft Podcast, Joshua Ng, director of Alton Aviation Consultancy joins to provide some perspective on the state of the commercial airline industry in the Asia Pacific…
ConnectivityIncreased Customer Expectations are at the Heart of Satellite's Mobility Debate More joint thinking is needed between the satellite industry and its mobility customers, aviation and maritime experts said in a mobility panel on Wednesday, May 19 during the SATELLITE 2021: EMEA + Asia…
ConnectivityGlobal Eagle and Telesat Complete Network Simulation Milestone for LEO In-flight Connectivity Antenna Engineers at California-based Global Eagle Entertainment recently completed network simulations evaluating the efficiency of their in-flight connectivity (IFC) terminal’s ability to operate over Telesat’s Lightspeed low-earth orbit (LEO) network. According to a…
ConnectivityKLM Starts Operating First 737 Flights with Viasat In-Flight Connectivity KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has started operations of its first Boeing 737-800 to feature in-flight connectivity (IFC) provided by Viasat. The Amsterdam-based airline is on schedule to equip it's entire 737-800 fleet…
Business & GAGogo Delays 5G In-flight Connectivity Network Deployment to 2022 Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne told investors that the in-flight connectivity (IFC) service provider will deploy its 5G network a year later than planned during the company's March 11 fourth quarter 2020 earnings…
ConnectivityConnected Aviation Intelligence Web Series Returns with Cyber Roundtable and Virgin Atlantic Case Study The Connected Aviation Intelligence web series, hosted by the two brands behind the annual Global Connected Aircraft Summit, is back with its first installment of 2021 next week. Here, Avionics provides a…