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ATG-NG

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, Satcom Direct, Satellite, Saudia, SmartSky, Starlink, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, Thinkom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Airbus advances 5G ATG connections in China

20 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a 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

Inmarsat, Deutsche Telekom boost over-water EAN coverage

25 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

EAN hardware being installed above the helipad on a North Sea platform

Terrestrial coverage over water? Turns out the oil rigs and wind farms in the North Sea can deliver in-flight connectivity, in addition to the energy helping power the flights.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, Deutsche Telekom, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, North Sea, Tampnet Filed Under: IFEC

Feeling ESA pressures

28 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation

As the next generation of in-flight connectivity technology starts to show signs of actually flying, where will the impact be felt the most?

This story is about: air-to-ground, antenna, ATG-NG, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, regional jet, Satellite, SmartSky Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky signs flyExclusive to fleet connectivity deal

16 March 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

SmartSky snagged its first connected charter fleet customer. FlyExclusive will fit its fleet with the SmartSky air-to-ground inflight connectivity service beginning later this Spring.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SmartSky Filed Under: IFEC

Gogo hits records in 2021

3 March 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Installation of the first antenna panels for the Gogo 5G network upgrade

In-flight WiFi demand shows no sign of abating. Gogo’s latest statistics show record usage levels on its air-to-ground network, along with a rising number of aircraft installed and hardware shipping to new customers.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SmartSky Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky hits Gogo with patent lawsuit

1 March 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Six months ago SmartSky triumphed in defending a key patent from challenge by Gogo. Now the upstart is going on the offensive, challenging the Gogo 5G offering violates at least four of its patents.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, lawsuit, patent, SmartSky, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Gogo 5G hits certification milestone

24 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the large 5G antennae on a Gogo ATG tower

Gogo’s new 5G in-flight WiFi service moved step closer to reality, with the airplane antenna receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, Duncan Aviation, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky adds Western Jet Aviation to sell, support Gulfstream installs

18 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Looking to add the newest air-to-ground connectivity solution to our Gulfstream jet? SmartSky’s new partnership with Western Jet Aviation can help you out.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Aegean’s EAN in-flight WiFi officially goes live

3 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Aegean’s in-flight wifi offering officially entered service. The system, powered by Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN), is live on seven aircraft and will be active across the full A320 and A321 fleet by the end of 2025.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, Aegean Airlines, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BYOD, Deutsche Telekom, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

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