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Global Eagle sees a refreshed 2021 with updated Gilat transceiver and more

4 March 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new Aerostream 40Ku from Gilat, soon to be flying with Global Eagle's IFC solution

In-flight connectivity performance should get a bit better in the coming months for some Global Eagle customers thanks to an improved on-board transceiver. The Aerostream 40Ku, developed by Gilat, achieved DO-160G certification this week, allowing for development of production units as it moves towards FAA certification and aircraft installation.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky secures additional funding, sets Summer launch plans

23 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

SmartSky antennae mounted on the company's Citation Excel

SmartSky announced a new timeline for network deployment, plus some additional cash to help it get there.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Intelsat plans bankruptcy exit, notes liquidation risks

15 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Intelsat has a plan to emerge from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It involves slashing debt owed by more than half, from $15 billion to $7 billion. But the debtors must agree to those losses. If not, the company faces a more dire outcome, including the likely liquidation of its recently acquired Gogo Commercial Aviation business.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat teams with Gazprom, TMC for access to Russia

11 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Access to Russia is critical when it comes to delivering satellite connectivity on a global basis. Viasat took a large step forward on that front this week, announcing a MOU with Gazprom for satellite capacity and TMC for the necessary local license to access the market.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Another fleet comes online

2 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airlines are still navigating the timing challenges of how and when to return their aircraft to service. But as they do in-flight connectivity remains an important amenity to offer. And if you listen to the suppliers it is even more important now. PaxEx.Aero can now confirm that another airline fleet has wifi installed on board.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Panasonic Avionics extends, expands Sport 24 deal with IMG Media

29 January 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Millions more passengers could soon see expanded access to live sporting events on their in-flight entertainment screens. Under a renewed and expanded deal announced earlier this month Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) will increase its distribution of IMG’s Sport 24 network to include aircraft outside of its direct service portfolio.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Digging deep: Talking in-flight live television with Panasonic Avionics

29 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

On the heels of a significant announcement extending and expanding its Sport 24 live television marketing deal with IMG Media, Panasonic Avionics is spectacularly optimistic about the future of live television as part of the in-flight entertainment content portfolio. Moreover, it expects to change the way that content is packaged and delivered to passengers.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Panasonic Avionics bucks consolidation trend, dumps ITC Global

13 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The NEXT hardware suite from Panasonic Avionics delivers solid updates, both to the screens and all the stuff passengers never see

What’s NEXT for Panasonic Avionics? The company sold off its ITC Global maritime connectivity group this week, redoubling its focus on in-flight connectivity. That approach is counter to what many of its competitors are pursuing, however, raising a number of questions.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Counterclaims and Arbitration: WSS and SmartSky continue legal wrangling

12 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A SmartSky ground component deployment with the company's antennae lower on the tower.

The legal battle between SmartSky and supplier WSS continues unabated. And some of the assertions in the counterclaim are spectacularly juicy.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Keeping it mechanical: QEST announces new Ka-band antenna

4 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

QEST expects mechanical antennae to remain key to the in-flight connectivity market for many years to come. The company’s latest offering demonstrates its commitment to that segment, even as it continues to work on ESAs for the longer-term future.

Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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