Multi-orbit ESAs got a boost this week, with Gilat announcing a $60 million order for its Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal.
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Alaska Airlines Swaps to Starlink
Alaska Airlines, in a not entirely unexpected shift, will deploy Starlink’s inflight internet fleet wide by 2027.
Anuvu to be Acquired by Platinum Equity
Inflight content and connectivity business Anuvu will be acquired by Platinum Equity, the latest in a series of financial twists for the company.
PaxEx PR: United Brings Full Season Apple TV+ Content In-flight
United will bring full seasons of Apple TV+ content to its cabins in a big win for content fiends, and also for Anuvu, which holds the global inflight distribution contract for Apple TV content.
Anuvu Activates Astranis microGEO Capacity for Aero
Anuvu’s inflight internet customers now have access to 50 Gbps of additional capacity over the United States, thanks to NuView-A and NuView-B, microGEO satellites from Astranis.
Gogo Keeps 2026 Focus at Fore
Gogo continues to see upside in its suite of next generation of inflight connectivity products. Mostly next year, when they come online for biz jet owners.
Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business
Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
Embraer, Nextant Team for Starlink BizJet Installs
More small and mid-size business jets will soon have access to Starlink’s inflight internet service, thanks to a partnership between Embraer and Nextant.
ANA Plans Expanded Free Wi-Fi with Viasat
ANA is expanding its inflight connectivity portfolio, making free internet available to more passengers. The shift, however, is limited and slow to start.
PaxEx PR: Honeywell JetWave X Connects to Viasat Network
BizAv operators have another modern terminal option now for both the ViaSat-3 and GX constellations, as JetWave X is pitched as supporting all the same new capacity, features, and pricing plans as Viasat’s own GAT-5510.