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GX Aviation

Another IFC upgrade underway

25 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

Another long-awaited inflight connectivity upgrade appears to be underway, this time in Asia.

This story is about: Eclipse Global Connectivity, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Ka-band, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Going offline? Viasat targeted for Chinese sanctions

9 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Inmarsat I-4 satellite, one of the collection that powers the global L-Band network

Viasat is a target of Chinese sanctions, which could knock some airlines offline in and over the region.

This story is about: China, China Satcom, ChinaSat, ChinaSat-16, Global Xpress, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, L-band, sanctions, SB-S, SBB, Swiftbroadband-Safety, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

SD’s Plane Simple Ka-band terminal passes DO-160 milestone

13 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal being installed for testing (image via Satcom Direct)

After more than 400 hours of flight testing the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal from Satcom Direct secured DO-160 approval, moving it closer to commercial availability of the in-flight connectivity hardware early in 2024.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, certification, Chris Moore, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Air New Zealand to trial Starlink on domestic fleet

12 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Air New Zealand ATR-72 (Image via Air New Zealand)

Air New Zealand will trial SpaceX’s Starlink inflight internet service on its domestic fleet. The carrier plans to install the system on an ATR turboprop and an A320 in late 2024 as part of the program.

This story is about: A320, Air New Zealand, ATR, ATR 72-600, de Havilland, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Jason Fritch, Jonathan Hofeller, Q400, SpaceX, Starlink, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Airbus hits 125 aircraft commitment milestone for HBCplus Ka-band connectivity

15 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Emirates A380 on the ground in Dubai

The Airbus HBCplus inflight internet offering is accelerating, with 125 aircraft now contracted for Ka-band connectivity through the OEM-managed program. Deliveries of the fitted aircraft have already begun.

This story is about: Air Algerie, Air India, Airbus, Andre Schneider, Astronics, DAS23, Dubai Air Show, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, GX, GX Aviation, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Safran Passenger Innovations, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Safran snags massive contract for Emirates fleet fittings

14 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Emirates A350s will fly with Inmarsat's GX Aviation inflight internet solution on board

Safran secured a (not really) billion dollar commitment from Emirates to fit the carrier’s fleet over the decade ahead.

This story is about: business class, DAS23, Dubai Air Show, economy class, Emirates, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, premium cabin, premium economy, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, Safran Passenger Innovations, Safran Seats, seating, seats, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Lufthansa joins the free inflight messaging bandwagon

8 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Lufthansa is the latest airline to add a free inflight internet tier. And, like the others, it has tied the shift to membership in its loyalty program.

This story is about: frequent flier, frequent flyer, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, loyalty, Lufthansa, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, Loyalty

Viasat updates pricing plans in BizAv push

17 October 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Viasat expects to deliver improved inflight connectivity to its business aviation customers from early 2024. This “expanded range of service options,” announced at NBAA 2023 in Las Vegas, will be available across a range of antenna terminal hardware

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, GAT-5510, GX, GX Aviation, Honeywell, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Jet ConneX, JetWave X, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, NBAA23, Orbit Communication Systems, PlaneSense, Satcom Direct, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Qatar Airways adds Starlink option for inflight internet

13 October 2023 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Qatar Airways A350 (Image courtesy of Qatar Airways)

Qatar Airways will add SpaceX’s Starlink inflight internet service to some of its planes. The carrier announced the deal on Friday, noting the system will be installed “onboard specific aircraft and routes.”

This story is about: 2Ku, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Intelsat, Jonathan Hofeller, portal, Qatar Airways, SpaceX, Starlink, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Wi-Fi now active on Korean’s A321neo, powered by Viasat

29 August 2023 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Korean Air A321neo showing the radome on board, now active with inflight Wi-Fi service powered by Viasat

Korean Air activated inflight Wi-Fi on its A321neo fleet this month. The carrier selected Viasat as the provider, diversifying its supplier base.

This story is about: A321neo, Airbus, GX, GX Aviation, HBCplus, Honeywell, I-6, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Ka2517, Korean Air, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, ThinKom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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