Royal Brunei Airlines announced its inflight internet service partnership with SES (Intelsat at the time) earlier this summer. Now the carrier has a timeline to turn the service on.
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United Shares Baffling IFC Stats
United Airlines is ecstatic about its new Starlink inflight internet service. But the numbers it is comparing to don’t entirely make sense.
Viasat Expands Polar Connectivity on GX10
Viasat continues to expand its polar satellite coverage using its GX10 payloads.
All in the Family: Anuvu Talks Future of Inflight Connectivity
What will the future of inflight connectivity look like at Anuvu? The company has long shared its expectations of a shift towards LEO constellations and the primary network, but how it gets there will be interesting.
Virgin Atlantic, Boeing Team for ESA Installs
Virgin Atlantic will lean on Boeing Global Services (BGS) for installation of new inflight connectivity hardware on the carrier’s 787 Dreamliner fleet.
PaxEx PR: Airmont Taps DIRECTV for BizAv Content Push
Live television is a huge draw for the inflight experience, especially news and sports. A new partnership between DIRECTV and Airmont makes more of that available to more BizAv customers.
Making Marketing Pay: Beating Break-even with Ad-supported IFC
Can inflight internet be offered complimentary to passengers and without costing the airlines a small fortune? Historically the answer was a resounding no, but more are claiming it is possible.
Arc Touts UX Improvements for Moving Map
Airlines continue to see the moving map as a centerpiece for a compelling inflight entertainment experience. Panasonic Avionics is boosting that opportunity, releasing several major enhancements to its Arc in-flight map platform last week at World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. The latest Arc evolutions…transform the map into a platform for storytelling, inclusivity, and brand connection, […]
Apcela’s SmartSky Reboot Alive Nationwide
As this year’s NBAA kicks off Apcela has some major updates for its ATG offering (formerly SmartSky’s), including a refreshed network core and new sales partnerships.
Pushing IFE Evolution with Panasonic Avionics, United Airlines
Airline entertainment has long struggled to keep pace with digital developments on the ground. Panasonic Avionics’ CEO Ken Sain took responsibility for some of those shortcomings as part of a push to close the gap.