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2Ku

Air Canada selects Intelsat 2Ku for A321 internet service

21 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An A321XLR in Air Canada's livery

Air Canada’s A321 fleet will soon fly with the Intelsat 2Ku in-flight internet solution. Under the agreement the carrier will upgrade its offering for 15 existing aircraft, while also taking 15 new deliveries with the system installed from the Airbus factory in Hamburg.

This story is about: 2Ku, A321, A321XLR, Air Canada, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Ku, Ku-band, Ku3030, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, ThinAir, Thinkom, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Northern Pacific seeks public investors

2 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The stylized

Northern Pacific Airways is taking a somewhat unusual approach to funding ahead of its expected launch later this year. The carrier is running an open call to unaccredited investors, hoping to boost its visibility in the market, as well as its cash balance.

This story is about: 2Ku, 757-200, A321XLR, crowdfunding, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, Intelsat, leasing, Northern Pacific Airways Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Alaska Airlines launches $8 flat-rate in-flight WiFi

7 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of an Alaska Airlines 737 with the low-profile 2Ku antenna mounted to the top of the fuselage, behind the wing. (PRNewsfoto/Alaska Airlines)

Fast in-flight WiFi. Fair pricing. But not quite free. That’s the proposition now on offer from Alaska Airlines, as it sets a flat-rate, $8 per flight price point for internet service across its fleet.

This story is about: 2Ku, Alaska Airlines, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Two more ESAs prepare for flight

28 March 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A sample of ESA elements that will eventually be assembled into systems flying on commercial aircraft.

More electronically steered antenna (ESAs) solutions will be flying later this year. At least two more companies are looking to launch test flights of the new technology with a focus on eventually serving commercial aircraft.

This story is about: 2Ku, antenna, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GDC Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, phased array, Satellite, SatShow2022, Stellar Blu, Thinkom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

LATAM picks Intelsat 2Ku for connectivity growth

7 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

https://www.flickr.com/photos/carlosdob777/33907622701/ - Carlos Daniel Dobelli

LATAM will extend its in-flight WiFi portfolio across all its A320 family planes, thanks to a new deal with Intelsat. The company expects to install the 2Ku system across up to 160 existing and new aircraft in the years ahead.

This story is about: 2Ku, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ku, Ku-band, LATAM, Satellite, Thinkom Filed Under: IFEC

Virgin Atlantic selects Viasat for in-flight wifi

3 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic will soon sport Viasat’s in-flight wifi solution on board at least part of its fleet

This story is about: 2Ku, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

1 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Coverage of the new JSAT-1C satellite is a strong boost for Intelsat's Asia operations

Intelsat’s in-flight connectivity solution can offer more and faster coverage across Asia, thanks to a new partnership with Japanese satellite operator JSAT. Intelsat will use Ku-band capacity on the new JSAT-1C high throughput satellite to boost performance on board.

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, JAST-1C, JSAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Streaming IFE, softer seats feature on Northern Pacific’s new interiors

21 January 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Intricate stitching in the seat covers

With Northern Pacific aiming to launch trans-pacific flights via Anchorage later this year, what should passengers expect on board? Interiors work on the first aircraft is not yet complete, but the company shared some details on seating, entertainment, and dining options travelers can expect to see in service.

This story is about: 2Ku, 757-200, ACLA Studio, BYOD, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Northern Pacific Airways, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Tapis Corporation, wifi, Wireless IFE, Zodiac, Zodiac Aerospace Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

3 December 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.

This story is about: 2Ku, 777-300ER, business class, Cathay Pacific, economy class, first class, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, premium cabin, premium economy, Qatar Airways, seating, seats, wifi Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Rex activates WiFi on 737s

11 November 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Australia’s Rex Airlines is now online in the sky. The carrier officially activated the 2Ku satellite internet offering from Intelsat on its fleet of 737-800s. And, to help acquaint passengers with the service, WiFi is free on board for the rest of November.

This story is about: 2Ku, 737-800, Australia, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Qantas, Rex Airlines, Satellite, Streaming IFE, Virgin Australia, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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