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AirFi

Sun Country Plans Inflight Wi-Fi, Just Not Yet

15 September 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

mostly orange plane parked at an airport

Sun Country’s next cabin refresh is coming soon-ish, and inflight Internet is likely to be part of the plan.

This story is about: AirFi, ancillary, ancillary revenue, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO25, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jude Bricker, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, premium cabin, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Sun Country, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

AirFi WingMan Brings AI-based Destination Planning to Flight

7 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

AirFi is launching WingMan, an AI-powered travel assistant to augment its inflight entertainment platform.

This story is about: AI, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AirFi LEO, AIX, AIX25, GenAI, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Wingman, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Time for Change: AirFi Announces Laura Rösges as New CEO

3 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

After 14 years at the helm, Job Heimerikx is stepping down as CEO of AirFi, handing the reins to industry veteran Laura Rösges.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AIX, AIX25, Job Heimerikx, Laura Rösges Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi, LEAV team for inflight boost

27 March 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

LEAV Aviation is adding connectivity, entertainment, and retail services in partnership with AirFi.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, LEAV, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Etihad picks AirFi for A320 streaming IFE

15 August 2024 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Travelers on some Etihad A320s now have a streaming IFE option available, in partnership with AirFi

Etihad is adding inflight entertainment for part of its A320 fleet, but the carrier will stop short of installing screens on board, opting for AirFi’s wireless IFE platform instead.

This story is about: A320, AirFi, Etihad, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

IndiGo taps AirFi for on-board entertainment trial

28 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

IndiGo's streaming media offering, flying through July, is powered by AirFi

India’s IndiGo is trailing wireless inflight entertainment this summer, powered by AirFi’s portable IFE solution. The three-month program, available through the IndiGo mobile app under the name HELLO 6E, will be available on flights between Delhi and Goa.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AIX, AIX24, gaming, Gladi8or, HELLO 6E, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, IndiGo, inflight entertainment, Job Heimerikx, moving map, Shermaroo Contentino, Streaming IFE, West Entertainment, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Bluebox, FFLYA team for real time inflight payments processing

23 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Bluebox Wow and FFLYA hardware used for the data handling (image via Bluebox)

Airlines looking for a low-cost way to process credit card payments in real time have a new option to consider. On-board digital platform provider Bluebox has teamed with FFLYA to deliver payment processing via the Iridium Certus network.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, AS-IP Tech, Bluebox, Bluebox Wow, Blueview, buy-on-board, Certus, fflya, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, James Macrae, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, retail, Ron Chapman, Streaming IFE Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi adds China partner in global growth push

20 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Doing business in China means doing business with Chinese partners. AirFi is the latest IFEC company to play that game, signing a deal to develop AirFi China supporting the local market.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi China, AirFi LEO, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Streaming IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Iridium poised to open new aero markets

3 April 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Iridium sees significant potential for expanding its adoption in the aviation market, moving beyond safety services messaging into new and as yet untapped markets.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, certification, Certus, drones, fflya, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, John Peterson, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, SatShow2024, UAV Filed Under: IFEC

VietJet signs on for AirFi LEO trial

23 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Executives from AirFi and VietJet at the MoU signing ceremony in Singapore (Image via AirFi)

AirFi has added another customer for its lightweight LEO connectivity offering in Asia. The company inked a deal with VietJet to trial its inflight internet service on two aircraft, announced at the Singapore Air Show.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, fflya, IFC, IFEC, in flight, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat Global, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Singapore Air Show, SKYTRAC, VietJet Filed Under: IFEC

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