ConnectivityStarlink Lands United Deal for the Airline’s Full Fleet - Sept. 13 United Airlines tapped Starlink as its in-flight connectivity (IFC) provider, announcing a deal on Friday to equip the airline’s entire fleet with Starlink and offer the service to passengers for free. United…
Connectivity4 Airlines Share Their Perspectives on the IFC Market With the arrival of the multi-orbit era and airlines making decisions on how they will use satellite connectivity going forward, the market for in-flight connectivity (IFC) has entered an exciting phase. The…
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…
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…
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,…
Business & GAGogo Completes Update of 150 Towers for 5G In-Flight Connectivity Network ORLANDO, Fla. — Gogo Business Aviation has completed the deployment of all 150 towers towers that are enabling its next generation 5G in-flight connectivity (IFC) network. The Denver, Colorado-based connectivity service provider…
ConnectivityIntelsat Enters IFC Market in India Through Agreement With Nelco Intelsat is entering the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market in India through an agreement with Nelco, a satcom service provider in India. Intelsat announced Thursday that the service is currently available on…
Business & GAPrivate Jet Operator Airshare Selects Viasat In-flight Connectivity for New Aircraft Private aviation company Airshare has selected Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) for new aircraft deliveries, Viasat announced Tuesday. Airshare’s business model offers “fractional ownership” of private jets, in which customers buy or lease access to private…
Business & GAComputer Chip Testing Delays Gogo 5G In-Flight Connectivity Launch to 2023 Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne, during a second quarter earnings call Friday, said the expected fourth quarter launch of their next generation 5G in-flight connectivity (IFC) service could be delayed until mid-2023 due…
ConnectivityOneWeb's Ben Griffin Explains How LEO Satellites Address Capacity, Throughput Needs for In-flight Internet On this episode of the Connected Aviation Intelligence Podcast, Ben Griffin, Vice President of Mobility Services, OneWeb, joins to discuss how the introduction of their Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite could provide a…