ConnectivitySITAONAIR Builds 'Smart Core' for Aircraft with Astronics SITAONAIR and Astronics Ballard Technology have teamed up to provide an integrated aircraft “smart core.” The product solution combines Astronics’ webCS Wireless Aircraft Communications Server along with SITAONAIR’s e-enabled application software. The…
ConnectivityGarmin Grows Connext Connectivity Ecosystem with App Garmin is working to bulk up its connectivity ecosystem with the FltPln.com website and FltPlan Go phone app aiming to be a full-service solution for pilots. Garmin said that the new app…
ConnectivityAirbus, Delta Seek Partners for Seamless Air Alliance Together with Sprint, OneWeb and Barti Airtel, Airbus and Delta have formed a coalition of companies aimed at driving down the price and up the availability of in-flight connectivity. Dubbed Seamless Air…
ConnectivitySaudiGulf Partners with SITAONAIR to Add In-Flight Connectivity SaudiGulf is beginning the rollout of in-flight connectivity to its fleet of Airbus A320s with the help of SITAONAIR. With all necessary licenses obtained, the Swiss connectivity provider has started with SaudiGulf's…
ConnectivityUnited Airlines to Connect Aircraft Via Viasat Viasat will equip more than 70 United Airlines aircraft with its latest in-flight connectivity system, the company said today. It will also serve as the in-flight internet service provider for the airline,…
Embedded AvionicsVIAVI to Acquire Cobham's Avionics Testing Division VIAVI Solutions will purchase Cobham’s wireless test and measurement and AvComm connectivity branches for $455 million. Both company’s boards have approved the sale, which is expected to close later this year pending…
ConnectivityBoeing Signs Services Deals Worth Nearly $1 Billion Boeing has taken orders for services valued at more than $900 million, the company said today at the Singapore Airshow. Some of that newly announced total comes from the Asia-Pacific region, including…
ConnectivityMile-High Wi-Fi Across European Airlines Airlines in 30 European countries will be able to offer passengers complimentary connectivity soon, thanks to the European Aviation Network. Test flights have reportedly gone well, providing speeds exceeding 75 mbps with…
ConnectivityWhy Qatar Airways is Not Giving Wi-Fi for Free Qatar Airways is aggressively investing in its “connected” strategy this year, according to Babar Rahman, the company’s head of global sponsorships, CSR and in-flight entertainment/connectivity (IFEC). The airline is really stepping up…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct is the First Reseller for ViaSat’s Ka-band IFC Service ViaSat has expanded its current relationship with authorized value-added reseller Satcom Direct to offer ViaSat’s full suite of in-flight connectivity (IFC) systems and services to large and mid-cabin business jets. The new…