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Carlisle delivers ESA mount kit for Gilat

13 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Gilat ESAs, nestled nicely in a CarlisleIT adapter plate

When Gilat Satellite Networks brings its new electronically steered antenna (ESA) solutions to the commercial aviation market, they’ll be mounted on an Integrated Adapter Plate from CarlisleIT. The companies announced the partnership this week at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, antenna, CarlisleIT, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gilat, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, phased array, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

Gilat’s ESA shows promise with successful Ka-band test

17 March 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Gilat’s newest ESA is ready to take to the skies. The company announced a breakthrough in electronically steerable antenna (ESA) technology for in-flight connectivity (IFC) with the conclusion of flight tests conducted by Airbus Defence and Space.

This story is about: Airbus, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gilat, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, phased array Filed Under: IFEC

Intelsat, Gilat sign multi-million dollar modem contract

14 March 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Intelsat’s future in-flight connectivity implementations are slated for an upgrade. The company announced a multi-million dollar deal with Gilat to implement the SkyEdge IV Taurus Modem in its on-board terminals.

This story is about: Gilat, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, modem, Satellite, SkyEdge, terminal Filed Under: IFEC

Qingdao Airlines reaffirms full-fleet connectivity plan

18 May 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qingdao Airlines is ready for a full-fleet deployment of high-speed in-flight internet service. The carrier reaffirmed its commitment to the FTS Xstream™ high-speed satellite inflight system earlier this month, validating the successful implementation of the first aircraft July 2020.

This story is about: ChinaSat-16, FTS, Gilat, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Qingdao Airlines, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Global Eagle sees a refreshed 2021 with updated Gilat transceiver and more

4 March 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new Aerostream 40Ku from Gilat, soon to be flying with Global Eagle's IFC solution

In-flight connectivity performance should get a bit better in the coming months for some Global Eagle customers thanks to an improved on-board transceiver. The Aerostream 40Ku, developed by Gilat, achieved DO-160G certification this week, allowing for development of production units as it moves towards FAA certification and aircraft installation.

This story is about: Aerostream, bankruptcy, Gilat, Global Eagle, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Wavestream, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Qingdao moves forward with full-fleet connectivity plan

18 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qingdao Airlines is moving forward with installation of in-flight connectivity on its fleet. Integrator FTS is leading the project with hardware from Gilat and the CHina Satcom satellite infrastructure.

This story is about: China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, FTS, Gilat, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Qingdao Airlines, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Amazon commits $10 billion to Kuiper LEO constellation

31 July 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

What does it take to put a new low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation into service? The myriad technical challenges are not to be underestimated, of course, but a lot of it comes down to money. In the case of the Amazon Kupier project that’s a $10 billion commitment.

This story is about: amazon, Amazon Kupier, antenna, Ball Aerospace, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gilat, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kupier, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, phased array, Phasor, Satellite, Telesat, Thinkom, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Accessible Lavs and more wifi flying: The Weekly Wrap–10 July 2020

10 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Improved wifi offerings from multiple vendors leads this edition of the Weekly Wrap, while an option for more accessible lav access is our feature interview. Plus lots more!

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG4, BizAv, business aviation, China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, FTS, Gilat, gogo, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, lavatory, OneWeb, oneworld, PaxEx, Qingdao Airlines, SkyTeam, Star Alliance, ViaSat, video, Weekly Wrap, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

Ka-band inflight connectivity goes live in China

8 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

New product launches are rare and a successful one in China even more so. But Qingdao Airlines now has Ka-band inflight connectivity online, powered by China Satcom, FTS and Gilat.

This story is about: 2Ku, China Satcom, ChinaSat, ChinaSat-16, FTS, Gilat, Global Eagle, gogo, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Ka, Ka-band, Qindao Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Gilat delivers a successful Ka-band ESA test flight with Honeywell, Telesat

18 December 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Finally some good news worth celebrating in the ESA space. Gilat’s new kit went flying on Honeywell’s 757 and successfully linked with a Telesat GEO Ka-band satellite.

This story is about: APSATCOM, Ball Aerospace, China, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, ESPA, Gilat, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, Honeywell, Honeywell Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JetWave, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, Telesat, Telestar 19, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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