Business & GAViasat Ka-band to Connect Embraer Legacy Jets Embraer is the first OEM to select Viasat’s high-speed, high-capacity Ka-band connectivity solution for its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets. The aircraft will be equipped with Viasat’s Global Aero Terminal 5510,…
ConnectivitySmartSky Nabs New C-Suite to Oversee IFC Sales SmartSky Networks has created the new role of chief commercial officer and hired Nancy Walker to fill it. Walker will lead SmartSky's network-related sales and marketing efforts across sectors including business and commercial…
ConnectivityEmirates VP Talks Cost and Flexibility in Connected Airplanes Emirates Airlines VP Patrick Brannelly’s opening keynote speech at the 2018 Global Connected Aircraft Summit provided a brutally honest assessment of the entire airplane connectivity ecosystem, from service and solutions providers to…
CommercialAirbus, Boeing Seek Flexibility in Connected Airframes Airbus and Boeing hold the aviation industry’s most unique perspective and position within the global connected aircraft ecosystem. The two OEMs build the airframes within which all of the links, modems, antennas…
MilitaryF-15 on the Cusp of Overdue Upgrade to Digital Defense System The Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), which is intended to improve the ability of U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jets to detect and counter air and ground threats, is on track…
ConnectivityUS Air Force Gives IMT Vislink $1.4 M Video Datalink Contract xG Technology subsidiary IMT Vislink was awarded a $1.4 million order to supply airborne video downlink solutions to the U.S Air Force. The contract calls for the supply of transmit-and-receive systems, ground-based…
Business & GAGogo Does Double Duty as Iridium Partner for Certus Service Gogo is partnering up with Iridium Communications on Iridium Certus. Gogo will design and manufacture terminals for Iridium while also providing the new L-band broadband service for business aviation. Gogo first began…
ConnectivityQatar Airways CEO Talks 'Super Wi-Fi' on A350s, 777s Qatar Airways is preparing for the roll out of what it calls “Super Wi-Fi” across a combined fleet of 130 Airbus A350s and Boeing 777 aircraft. When the service goes live, Qatar will…