DIRECTV IN FLIGHT is expanding its coverage map, bringing live television beyond US borders.
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Viasat, Telesat Officially Team for Multi-orbit Connectivity
The long-teased deal between Viasat and Telesat is now signed, with Lightspeed contracted for LEO connectivity capacity from 2027(ish).
TUI Adds WhatsApp Messaging Service in Inflight Connectivity Push
WhatsApp connectivity takes center stage in the new TUI digital inflight experience, powered by Immfly.
AirFi WingMan Brings AI-based Destination Planning to Flight
AirFi is launching WingMan, an AI-powered travel assistant to augment its inflight entertainment platform.
FlightPath3D Takes Moving Map to the Cloud
Airlines can now deliver the full FlightPath3D experience via an inflight internet link rather than an on-board server thanks to the launch of FlightPath3D Cloud.
Drama (not!) at Expo
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 will see an interesting twist, as a top executive of one organization will not be making the trip to Germany.
Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans
Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.
Riyadh Air Taps Viasat for Fast, Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be free when Riyadh Air takes flight, powered by Viasat’s global satellite constellation.
Time for Change: AirFi Announces Laura Rösges as New CEO
After 14 years at the helm, Job Heimerikx is stepping down as CEO of AirFi, handing the reins to industry veteran Laura Rösges.
ThinKom Adds Jeff Sare to Commercial IFC Team
ThinKom expanded its commercial aviation sales and marketing team with the hiring of industry stalwart Jeff Sare.