The launch of inflight wifi connectivity on Spirit Airlines presents many questions about the business model associated with that deal. Earlier this month, on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Dominique…
Viasat committed to global coverage, even without partners
Partners are important. Partners help justify the massive financial investment to build, launch and operate massive satellite systems. For the ViaSat-3 constellation of satellites, however, securing partners prior to launch is now more of a…
[PR] Air Canada brings 2Ku online for intercontinental…
[wandrqt]Great to see another airline activate high speed service on long-haul flights. And the cheap launch price is great for summer travel.[/wandrqt] Air Canada commenced operation of its next-generation, satellite connectivity on its wide-body international…
Which airline doesn’t hate its connectivity provider?
After listening to United Airlines President Scott Kirby and Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference this week one would be forgiven for believing that there is no such…
Singapore Airlines brings back the nonstop to Newark
Singapore Airlines is reclaiming the role as operator of the world's longest flight. The carrier confirmed today that it will serve Newark nonstop from its Changi Airport hub using the Airbus A350-900ULR starting in October…
[EBACE18] Technik’s home-grown TIOS+ triband radome set to…
One lucky 737 MAX 8 BBJ customer will soon be flying with the newest triband connectivity radome available in the business aviation market. Lufthansa Technik announced a deal with with the unnamed operator at the…
Inmarsat takes EAN to the little guys
Demand for the Inmarsat EAN inflight connectivity product in the business aviation market is no surprise. With significant capacity available and a relatively tiny hardware footprint the kit is ideal for many smaller aircraft. The…
Lies, damn lies, and this Inmarsat advert
Looking for some quality misinformation about the current state of the inflight connectivity market? A recent marketing video from Inmarsat is a great place to start. Particularly if truth in advertising isn't really your thing.…
Alaska Airlines teases shift in connectivity business model
Alaska Airlines wants more control over the end-user pricing of its inflight connectivity product. As part of the company's decision to upgrade the fleet to Gogo's 2Ku satellite-based inflight wifi solution it will also change…