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AIX22

Slowing their ESA roll

30 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Electronically steered antennae (ESAs) are coming to commercial and business aviation. But not everyone is in a hurry to get there. Two companies with ESA products on their roadmap took a step back focusing on existing, proven technology platforms instead.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Telekom FlyNet app eases in-flight connectivity for Lufthansa passengers

28 June 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new FlyNet app makes it easier for passengers to buy WiFi on Lufthansa flights

Deutsche Telekom continues to smooth the process for buying WiFi on board. The company launched the FlyNet application, in partnership with Lufthansa, to help customers connect across any of the airline’s flights, regardless of the underlying internet service provider. And there’s a lot more to come.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, apps, David Fox, Deutsche Telekom, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Lufthansa, Telekom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

In-flight connectivity’s next major hurdle: Smaller planes

22 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A mockup of the Stellar Blu antenna on display at the Intelsat booth during Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg

More than a thousand larger regional jets fly across North America. All of them deliver a sub-par inflight WiFi experience. But that could soon change, as multiple airlines move to upgrade the systems on board over the next few years.

This story is about: air-to-ground, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, EBACE, EBACE22, gogo, Gogo 5G, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Ka1717, Ka2517, Ku3030, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, regional jet, Satcom Direct, Satellite, Saudia, SmartSky, Starlink, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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

Airbus advances 5G ATG connections in China

20 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The tiny antenna of a SkyFive-powered Air-to-Ground network connection, installed on a jet

China remains, somewhat surprisingly, one of the least connected aerospace markets in the world. Once again, however, there are hints that could change with the deployment of a massive air-to-ground network. Backed by local airlines, telecom companies, and – most importantly – the government, efforts are once again underway to deliver a trial ATG network in the country.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, ATG-NG, China, China Southern, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SkyFive Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink Scuttlebutt: Skepticism and Support

17 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The Starlink antenna panel is small and light, while promising high speed internet service on airplanes.

Nearly every conversation about in-flight connectivity at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg this week includes mention of the SpaceX Starlink offering. Company executives are wandering the show floor carrying an antenna panel that they hope will soon be certified to fly, while airlines and competitors alike debate the unique path the company has chosen for nearly every facet of the offering.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Astronics boosts cabin WiFi, power offerings

16 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new tri-radio CabinAXe offers WiFi 6E support, including the 6 GHz spectrum and IoT radios for in-flight use cases

Airlines can now deliver power and WiFi on board more efficiently, thanks to the next generation of Astronics offerings. The company’s new CabinAXe wireless access point and EmPower® UltraLite G2 USB power solutions each bring notable upgrades to their respective product line.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, Astronics, beacons, Bluetooth, CabinAXe, EmPower, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, IoT, USB, USB-C, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Euphony promises top-quality sound without headphones

16 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The new Euphony offering from Safran Seats and Dvialet brings high quality audio to the premium cabins, without headphones or wires

What if you could have top quality audio on a plane, without a headset and without disturbing others around you? Safran Seats believes its new Euphony offering can deliver precisely this.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, business class, first class, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: IFEC

Inflight Dublin expands deployments with Wideroe, Drukair

15 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Druk Air plane, soon to have streaming IFE on board from Inflight Dublin

Inflight Dublin scored another two airline wins, extending the reach of its Everhub wireless entertainment platform. The company confirmed the conversion of a trial to a contract with Wideroe, as well as a deployment on Drukair.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Drukair, Everhub, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, Inflight Dublin, inflight entertainment, Streaming IFE, Wideroe, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

The future of aircraft interiors: Winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2022 announced

15 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

No one knows what the future holds. But the Crystal Cabin Awards offer a big hint for the world of aircraft interiors. Held in conjunction with the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, and back at full strength after a two year hiatus, this year’s CCA winners touch on sustainability, operational improvements, inflight entertainment, and flight safety.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, premium cabin, Satellite, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

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