More than a decade after introducing fast, free Wi-Fi, JetBlue is refreshing the Fly-Fi experience as the first airline to sign a deal with Amazon’s Kuiper program.
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Gogo Beats Revenue Estimates, Tees Up 2026 Growth
Gogo beat analyst revenue expectations in Q1 2025, and also beat the expected timeline for certification of the larger FDX antenna for its upcoming Gogo Galileo low earth orbit satellite-based connectivity solution.
Gogo Confirms Plane Simple ESA Option for BizAv
Business aviation customers will have (at least) two options for implementing Gogo Galileo, as a second ESA undergoes testing for the LEO-based inflight connectivity solution.
HBCplus Swaps, Line-fit Plans for Airbus Inflight Connectivity
The Viasat GX Aviation network has been the constellation of choice for more than 100 aircraft in the Airbus HBCplus program, which made the news of it being removed from offerability last week at AIX all the more interesting.
ThinKom, Quvia Team for QoE Boost
ThinKom and Quvia are teaming to bring the multi-band, multi-beam, multi-constellation connectivity dream of the future closer to reality.
Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans
Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.
SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
Beyond Multi-orbit: Multi-beam Driving Inflight Connectivity Innovation
Yes, multi-orbit satellite solutions are the near-term future of inflight connectivity. But multi-beam offerings are set to dominate sales conversations as service providers look to add resiliency, reliability, and flexibility for their airline partners.
Gogo Presses Forward, Slips on Next Gen Network Timing
Gogo continues to make progress in its transformation to next-generation connectivity for the business aviation community. But, as with other recent earnings calls, this week’s included more delays in hitting those targets.
First Regional Jet Fitted with Delta’s New Inflight Internet
Satellite-based internet service is now installed on the first regional jet for Delta Air Lines, with hundreds more to come through the rest of the year.