ConnectivityKorean Air Expands In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity Korean Air, the national carrier of South Korea, is progressing in its initiative to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity to 100% of its international flights, as per industry reports from Sunday. The airline's…
ConnectivityAirFi CEO Talks In-Flight Streaming and LEO Satellite Solutions Travel technology company AirFi has developed portable wireless streaming solutions that are cost-effective and easy to deploy. Following the successful implementation of AirFi's portable streaming solution on easyJet's EU and Swiss fleets,…
CommercialSAS Executive Talks New Routes and App Overhaul Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has made recent updates that demonstrate its commitment to providing seamless journeys for travelers. With new routes and a revamped app, the airline continues to prioritize the customer experience.…
ConnectivityTurkish Airlines Adds Free In-Flight Messaging Turkish Airlines is the most recent airline to begin offering free in-flight messaging for passengers on board many of its flights. With this decision, Turkish follows some of the world’s largest airlines,…
CommercialOPINION: Touchless Travel—The Trend the Pandemic Unconsciously Sparked It has been three years since the U.S. went into lockdown, when air travel hit a standstill and our backyards had to suffice for a summer vacation spot. The travel space was…
ConnectivityDelta Chooses Viasat to Provide In-Flight Connectivity Delta Air Lines just announced that it selected Viasat to provide in-flight connectivity to its fleet. The Atlanta-based carrier recently made headlines for announcing that it would provide all SkyMiles Members with…
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…
ConnectivityHow Much Value Does In-Flight Connectivity Offer Ultra Low-Cost Carriers? In-flight connectivity (IFC) topics were a central point of focus during last week’s Connected Aviation Intelligence (CAI) Summit, held in Reston, Virginia. Representatives from Air Canada, Panasonic Avionics, Intelsat Corp, and Stellar…
CommercialPODCAST: Ethiopian Airlines USA Regional Director Talks Pandemic Recovery, Air Cargo and More On this episode of the Connected Aviation Intelligence Podcast, we’re joined by the new regional director for U.S. operations of Ethiopian Airlines, Samson Arega. After a three-year stint as the country manager…