Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.
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Intelsat Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity Coming to Skymark Airlines
Japan’s Skymark Airlines will add inflight internet on its upcoming fleet of 737 MAX Aircraft, partnering with Intelsat on the program.
Intelsat, Embraer Team for Line-Fit Multi-Orbit IFC
The Embraer E2 family of aircraft will soon be available from the factory with Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution installed.
SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
CesiumAstro Sees Potential in Commercial Aviation Market
CesiumAstro is talking big about making the leap from government contracts to the commercial aviation business.
Intelsat next-gen connectivity goes live
Several months after the first installations completed, the first aircraft with Intelsat’s new inflight connectivity solution is finally serving passengers.
Gogo closes on Satcom Direct acquisition
The Gogo acquisition of Satcom Direct closed, bringing consolidation to the business aviation connectivity market.
Taking Intelsat’s next generation LEO inflight connectivity for a ride
Switching over from the GEO satellites Intelsat has been using to deliver inflight internet to the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation, the backbone of the company’s next-generation inflight internet service, was eye-opening.
Panasonic Avionics launches multi-orbit test flight program
Panasonic Avionics’ newest test aircraft broke cover late last week, carrying the Sidewinder 9×9 ESA from Gilat (formerly Stellar Blu) and a paint job highlighting the OneWeb LEO connectivity kit on board.
Gogo snags Satcom Direct in BizAv connectivity consolidation play
Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct, bringing significant consolidation to the business aviation inflight connectivity market.