Two current IFC providers are taking very different paths in the face of LEO connectivity evolving “faster and differently” than expected. Whether they arrive at the same outcome will be very interesting to see.
AIX26
ViaSat-3 APAC Launches Successfully
On Thursday morning the third ViaSat-3 satellite successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a major milestone in the very important (and rather delayed) program to massively boost capacity in GEO orbit.
Unum Two Forward-Facing Business Class Mini-Suites Ready for the Runway
Unum Aircraft Seating now offers business class beds in forward-facing layout, as its Unum Two seats go to market.
Astronics Boosts Power Options On Board
New USB-C and Qi2 in-seat power options are now available from Astronics, extending the company’s range of offerings and reflecting trends in the consumer electronics market
Moment Launches Agnostic Wi-Fi Portal
Airlines looking for more control over their inflight Wi-Fi can now choose Moment’s new portal, with a focus on UX, branding, and engagement options.
Some Starlink Updates from AIX 2026
Starlink launched its commercial aviation offering with an incredibly simple premise: bandwidth solves everything. And that worked, at least initially. As it competes for airline business many of the previously dismissed complexities are now part of the company’s offerings, and more are included with each hardware iteration.
eXNeo Brings New Brains to Old Screens for Performance Boost
What’s new is old again. That is, in a way, the message Panasonic Avionics sent with the launch of its eXNeo inflight entertainment solution, delivering real benefits to passengers and airlines with a reasonable timeline and price point.
Hughes Snags Air India IFC Contract, Tweaks Antenna Plans
A new customer, new antenna hardware, and new progress on a slightly stalled deployment are all highlights from Hughes Networks’ IFC program in recent weeks.
Boeing’s E-Lounge: A Digital Workspace in the Sky
Improving inflight internet means more passengers will expect (or be expected) to spend more time collaborating with coworkers while flying. A new digital lounge concept aims to make that tolerable for everyone in the cabin.
Burrana Teases Digital In-seat Billboard Platform
Is this marketing dream a passenger nightmare? Inflight entertainment developer Burrana sees new potential in converting the passenger seatback to a digital billboard via the RISE Engage concept.