Full-fleet availability is a strong selling point when it comes to delivering an improved passenger experience. So what’s an airline to do when – for unclear reasons – a tiny sub-fleet operates without inflight internet on board?
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Viasat Boost Asia-Pac with VS3-F3 Now Online
A whole lot of Ka-band capacity just came online in Asia. The ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, launched in April 2026, entered service today, promising a terabit per second of capacity in the region.
IFC Revenue Up, Backlog Down for Viasat
Inflight internet services generated $324 million in revenue for Viasat last quarter, as the number of installed aircraft reached a new record. But the company’s pending installation backlog continues to shrink, raising questions about the longer-term outlook.
Anuvu Taps Eutelsat 10B for IFC Capacity
Anuvu will boost its inflight internet capacity over Europe and the Middle East, inking a multi-year contract for Ku-band services on Eutelsat 10B.
Splitting the Difference: Dramatically Different Takes on a Shifting IFC Market
Two current IFC providers are taking very different paths in the face of LEO connectivity evolving “faster and differently” than expected. Whether they arrive at the same outcome will be very interesting to see.
ViaSat-3 APAC Launches Successfully
On Thursday morning the third ViaSat-3 satellite successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a major milestone in the very important (and rather delayed) program to massively boost capacity in GEO orbit.
Hughes Snags Air India IFC Contract, Tweaks Antenna Plans
A new customer, new antenna hardware, and new progress on a slightly stalled deployment are all highlights from Hughes Networks’ IFC program in recent weeks.
Delta Picks Amazon Leo for Next-gen Inflight Internet
Delta Air Lines will activate (at least) 500 aircraft on the Amazon Leo inflight internet service from 2028. The deal will bring low-latency, high-bandwidth capacity to the fleet, boosting performance for passengers and crew alike.
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.
Viasat Plans Expanded Multi-orbit BizAv Internet Services
Viasat will further expand its JetXP internet service for business aviation with a multi-link, multi-orbit solution in the years ahead.