For the past few years Etihad has been rolling out Viasat’s inflight internet service on its new aircraft. This week the carrier confirmed it will shift its connectivity portfolio fully to Viasat’s Amara multi-orbit offering.
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CesiumAstro Scores Skylark Terminal Testing Agreement with TCI
Antenna manufacturer CesiumAstro is moving towards on-wing testing of its Skylark inflight phased array terminal, thanks to an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors.
Vallair, AeroX Team for Starlink Install Services
Airlines looking for a bit of help with Starlink installations now have a new option in Châteauroux, France, thanks to a new partnership between Vallair and AeroX.
LEO-Only for the Future or a Stop-Gap? Digging in to the PAC/Intellian ESA Deal
Scale and stability are two key factors in Panasonic Avionics’ move for a LEO-only antenna. Can the Intellian product meet the aggressive demands of the aero market?
Seamless Air Alliance Publishes Antenna Buyer Handbook to Assist IFC Decisions
Airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and other industry suppliers have a new resource available to help guide their inflight connectivity decisions, with the release this week of the Seamless Air Alliance Antenna Buyer Handbook.
Panasonic Avionics, Intellian team for LEO ESA Terminal
Panasonic Avionics and Intellian aim to deliver a new terminal for inflight connectivity, bringing high-speed, low-latency service online in a compact package.
JetBlue, Kuiper Team for Next-Gen Inflight Internet
More than a decade after introducing fast, free Wi-Fi, JetBlue is refreshing the Fly-Fi experience as the first airline to sign a deal with Amazon’s Kuiper program.
Gilat Pushes Towards Boeing Line-Fit for Sidewinder
Multi-orbit ESAs got a boost this week, with Gilat announcing a $60 million order for its Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal.
Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business
Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
Embraer, Nextant Team for Starlink BizJet Installs
More small and mid-size business jets will soon have access to Starlink’s inflight internet service, thanks to a partnership between Embraer and Nextant.