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Global Xpress

Next Gen JetWave antenna boasts boosted BizAv performance

8 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Honeywell plans to offer a new version of its JetWave terminal solution for the business aviation market. Developed to connect on Inmarsat’s JetConneX Ka-band network, the updated terminal expects to deliver improved performance with an eye towards the next generation of satellites in orbit.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Global Xpress, GX Aviation, Honeywell, Honeywell Aerospace, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, Jet ConneX Evolution, JX, NBAA, NBAA22 Filed Under: IFEC

SpiceJet online later this year with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

20 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight wifi service is expected to come online over India later this year, with SpiceJet as the launch carrier.

This story is about: 737 MAX, AirAsia India, BSNL, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, SpiceJet, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

PaxEx Premium: Peeling back the layers

29 July 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

How does a major satellite connectivity company solve the problem of congestion at crowded (air)ports without disrupting billions of dollars in existing infrastructure? It is an answer that, much like the network (and ogres), comes with lots of layers.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat acquires RigNet, expands satellite service range

21 December 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Viasat’s global satellite mobility services offering now includes a major off-shore component. The company agreed to acquire RigNet, a provider of networking services to the oil and gas industry, in an all-stock deal that should have some trickle-down impact to the IFEC segment.

This story is about: Global Xpress, gogo, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

GX5 is alive: Inmarsat activates newest satellite in the Global Xpress constellation

10 December 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) satellite network just tripled its capacity. The newest satellite, GX5, is now active, delivering a massive boost to the Ka-band satellite network.

This story is about: Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, GX+ North America, GX-5, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JetConneX, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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

Counting Challenges: PaxEx Update 11 October 2019

11 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

How much is too much for the 737 program in a single week? And is there an end in sight for the shifting of loyalty programs away from loyalty? Plus, inflight wifi and a premium play for mid-haul travel.

Get all the details on this week’s top PaxEx stories inside.

This story is about: 767-400, 767-X, 767X, 787, A321LR, A321neo, A350, A350 XWB, A350-900, Boeing, business class, Collins Aerospace, Diamond, Dreamliner, economy class, embedded IFE, engines, General Electric, GEnx, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Inmarsat, L-band, lie-flat beds, NMA, routes, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, SITAONAIR, Starlux, SwiftBroadBand, Taipei, Taiwan, TPE, USB, Vietnam Airlines, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

A swanky new product for Starlux that doesn’t match the market

7 October 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Upstart Taiwanese carrier Starlux plans to fly early in 2020 and finally unveiled details on its first aircraft configuration. It is a swanky offering that beats the competition, but at what cost?

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, business class, Collins Aerospace, Diamond, economy class, embedded IFE, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Inmarsat, lie-flat beds, routes, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, SITAONAIR, Starlux, Taipei, Taiwan, TPE, USB Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Inmarsat’s maturing IFC market

1 August 2019 By Seth Miller

Rendering of the new Inmarsat GX satellites, built by Airbus, in a multi-launch scenario

As inflight connectivity products mature and consumers become familiar with the offerings the expectation from suppliers is that they will pay more for the services more often. Just how long that maturation process takes remains an interesting question, however. The latest report from Inmarsat adds more data to consider on this front, but few solid answers.

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This story is about: ARPA, earnings call, Global Xpress, GX, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, wifi Filed Under: PremCat, Premium

Norwegian goes gate-to-gate for inflight wifi connectivity

20 June 2019 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

More passengers can spend more flight time online for free thanks to the latest inflight connectivity update from Norwegian Airlines. The carrier announced today that all of its connected aircraft now offer the service gate-to-gate rather than only above 10,000 feet.

This story is about: CabinConnect, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Norwegian, PaxEx, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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