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.
Gogo Adds First Middle Eastern BBJ for Galileo FDX
Action Aviation will fit its BBJ 737 with Gogo’s Galileo FDX inflight internet solution, bringing high-speed, low-latency internet service on board.
Royal Brunei Set to Activate Multi-Orbit IFC with SES
Royal Brunei Airlines announced its inflight internet service partnership with SES (Intelsat at the time) earlier this summer. Now the carrier has a timeline to turn the service on.
Gogo Goes Full Speed Ahead with Galileo FDX
Galileo, Gogo’s LEO-satellite based solution, hit another major milestone this week with an STC issued for its FDX terminal.
PaxEx PR: Gogo Galileo Certified for Dassault 2000 Family Jets
Gogo’s Galileo LEO IFC solution snagged a new STC, opening up the Dassault 2000 family of aircraft for installations.
Air Canada Plans Q400 Cabin Refresh, Starlink Wi-Fi Activation
Air Canada’s smallest aircraft are getting a big glow-up. The carrier will refresh interiors on 25 of its De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, including Starlink Wi-Fi and Expliseat seating.
Starlink Officially Offerable on Dash 8-400 Props
De Havilland now officially offers Starlink inflight internet as an option for its Dash 8-400 family of aircraft.
JetBlue to Deploy Quvia Grid for Next-gen IFC Management
As JetBlue’s next generation of inflight internet enters service it will be backed by Quvia’s Grid solution, providing management of the in-cabin network.