A new generation MEO constellation is in the works for SES. The company will deploy meoSpace, targeting activation in 2030, as the follow-on to its O3b and mPower services.
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Gogo, Hughes Celebrate Installation Milestones for LEO Service
Business jets are steadily picking up the pace on LEO-based satellite internet installations, according to the latest data from Hughes Networks and Gogo.
Approaching the End of the Line
Sometimes things end dramatically. Other times they just peter out.
A Curious IFC Shift
Operating a multi-supplier IFC portfolio is not unique. Still, sometimes those shifts come as a surprise. A report this week very much fits in that latter category to me.
Gilat Sells More Sidewinder, More Line-fit Installs
Chalk up another $39 million in Sidewinder antenna sales for Gilat to bring multi-orbit IFC to commercial aircraft. Deliveries are expected over the coming year.
Insights on Immfly’s Inflight Connectivity Commitment
Launching a new inflight internet offering is a bold move these days. Competition is fierce, and new entrants typically need deep pockets to make a play. Immfly is undeterred.
Panasonic Avionics Adds Spacesail Option for Inflight Internet
Airlines will soon have a LEO option for internet service in China, thanks to a deal between Panasonic Avionics and Spacesail.
Considering Connectivity In, Over, Around, and Beyond China
Airbus announced plans to add the Chinese Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to its HPCplus portfolio, opening the door to conversations about how else it might end up in service for airlines.
Immfly Joins the IFC Fray with LEO Connectivity Offering
Looking for LEO-based inflight internet services? Immfly is the latest to bring a solution online, tapping in to Eutelsat‘s Oneweb constellation for capacity. The move comes just nine months after the company added a narrowband connectivity option to its portfolio via the Iridium network. Narrowbody aircraft remain disconnected, and we’re bringing them into the digital […]
Avianca Picks Multi-orbit Inflight Internet from SES
Avianca’s new inflight internet service, formally announced last week, will be powered by the SES multi-orbit offering.