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Astronics

Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business

6 August 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

a set of aircraft radomes on display

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.

This story is about: antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, certification, earnings call, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, Intelsat 29e, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Peter Gundermann, phased array, Satellite, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics Launches SkyShow Moving Map Replacement, Featuring FlightPath3D

16 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airlines flying with the legacy Rockwell Collins moving map solution need a replacement, as that company exits the market. Enter Astronics, with its SkyShow Server, featuring FlightPath3D content.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX25, Astronics, Collins Aerospace, flightpath3d, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, moving map, SkyShow Filed Under: IFEC

Southwest shifts seating supplier in interiors revamp

2 February 2024 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

PED holders and USB power are key features of the new Recaro seats to be installed on Southwest Airlines' 737 MAX planes from 2025

Southwest Airlines will fly with new seats from 2025, part of an aircraft interiors update for the company.

This story is about: Astronics, BL3710, Collins Aerospace, economy class, in-seat power, Mark Hiller, Recaro, seating, seats, Southwest Airlines, Tony Roach, USB, USB-C Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Airbus hits 125 aircraft commitment milestone for HBCplus Ka-band connectivity

15 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Emirates A380 on the ground in Dubai

The Airbus HBCplus inflight internet offering is accelerating, with 125 aircraft now contracted for Ka-band connectivity through the OEM-managed program. Deliveries of the fitted aircraft have already begun.

This story is about: Air Algerie, Air India, Airbus, Andre Schneider, Astronics, DAS23, Dubai Air Show, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GX, GX Aviation, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Safran Passenger Innovations, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Ethiopian targets major growth with Boeing, Airbus orders in Dubai

15 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Ethiopian Airlines plans a big boost to its fleet, with multiple orders announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show. The carrier will add both Airbus and Boeing jets to its fleet as it pursues significant growth through its Vision 2035 Strategy.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 8, 787-9, A350, A350 XWB, A350-1000, A350-900, Adient Aerospace, Airbus, Astronics, AVANT, AVANT Up, Boeing, business class, DAS23, Dreamliner, Dubai Air Show, Ethiopian Airlines, HBCplus, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Ka2517, lie-flat beds, Mesfin Tasew, Optiq, Safran Passenger Innovations, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, ThinKom, USB, USB-C Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Airspace coming to A220 family

20 June 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The fixed bins on the A220 Airspace design

The Airspace cabin concept from Airbus aims to provide a consistent passenger experience across the company’s range of aircraft types. And, from 2025, the A220 will participate in that design language, making Airspace available across the entirety of the Airbus product line.

This story is about: A220, Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX23, Astronics, Diehl Aviation, overhead bins Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Astronics plans Ka-band antenna program for 777s

16 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the integrated Safran Ka-band terminal, featuring hardware from ThinKom and Astronics

Astronics plans to certify a Ka-band inflight internet terminal for the 777.

This story is about: 777, 777X, Airbus, Astronics, Boeing, Emirates, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, radome, Safran Passenger Innovations, Satellite, SatShow2023, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

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

Airbus HBCplus qualifies connectivity, adds Safran, Inmarsat as initial providers

14 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Airbus unveiled its new HBCplus in-flight connectivity solution at AIX 2022 in Hamburg this week

Airlines looking for an in-flight satellite connection have a new way to choose. Airbus unveiled its HBCplus offering. a flexible satellite connectivity solution, at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week.

This story is about: Airbus, antenna, Astronics, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, line-fit, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, ThinKom, VICTS Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics selected for Southwest’s in-seat power program

9 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

USB power outlets are coming to the Southwest Airlines 737 MAX fleet from 2023

Last month Southwest Airlines announced plans to install in-seat power on its 737 MAX fleet. Now we know that Astronics will provide its EMPOWER solution to the carrier.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, Astronics, Boeing, EmPower, in-seat power, line-fit, power, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: IFEC

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