NEO Space Group (NSG) signed Uzbekistan Airways and added to its prior Thai Airways commitment last week at AIX. An exclusive conversation with CEO Martijn Blanken digs into how the company differentiates itself, and how that will drive its success.
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Panasonic Avionics Launches Converix Inflight Application Hosting Platform
Data is everything and everywhere. For Panasonic Avionics the introduction of Converix, the company’s new on-board hosting platform, aims to help capture and manage that data, enabling solutions beyond inflight entertainment.
HBCplus Swaps, Line-fit Plans for Airbus Inflight Connectivity
The Viasat GX Aviation network has been the constellation of choice for more than 100 aircraft in the Airbus HBCplus program, which made the news of it being removed from offerability last week at AIX all the more interesting.
Intelsat Sees Progress with Boeing for Multi-orbit ESA
Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.
ThinKom, Quvia Team for QoE Boost
ThinKom and Quvia are teaming to bring the multi-band, multi-beam, multi-constellation connectivity dream of the future closer to reality.
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.
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.
SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
United’s Starlink RJ Takes a Break
After two weeks and 35 active passenger flights United’s first Starlink-equipped regional jet is taking a break.
Beyond Multi-orbit: Multi-beam Driving Inflight Connectivity Innovation
Yes, multi-orbit satellite solutions are the near-term future of inflight connectivity. But multi-beam offerings are set to dominate sales conversations as service providers look to add resiliency, reliability, and flexibility for their airline partners.