Starlink inflight internet service is now active on the largest commercial jet flying, as well as one of the smallest commercial planes in service.
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ViaSat-3 APAC Launches Successfully
On Thursday morning the third ViaSat-3 satellite successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a major milestone in the very important (and rather delayed) program to massively boost capacity in GEO orbit.
SCAT Airlines Picks Flymingo for Digital Inflight Upgrade
SCAT Airlines is boosting the inflight digital experience, for passengers and crew, thanks to a newly implemented partnership with Moment.
A Subtle Shift in Messaging
Parsing the language of a press release can be an interesting challenge. Subtle changes over the past couple months with Southwest Airlines’ IFC play are worth digging in to.
Moment Launches Agnostic Wi-Fi Portal
Airlines looking for more control over their inflight Wi-Fi can now choose Moment’s new portal, with a focus on UX, branding, and engagement options.
Some Starlink Updates from AIX 2026
Starlink launched its commercial aviation offering with an incredibly simple premise: bandwidth solves everything. And that worked, at least initially. As it competes for airline business many of the previously dismissed complexities are now part of the company’s offerings, and more are included with each hardware iteration.
eXNeo Brings New Brains to Old Screens for Performance Boost
What’s new is old again. That is, in a way, the message Panasonic Avionics sent with the launch of its eXNeo inflight entertainment solution, delivering real benefits to passengers and airlines with a reasonable timeline and price point.
Hughes Snags Air India IFC Contract, Tweaks Antenna Plans
A new customer, new antenna hardware, and new progress on a slightly stalled deployment are all highlights from Hughes Networks’ IFC program in recent weeks.
Burrana Teases Digital In-seat Billboard Platform
Is this marketing dream a passenger nightmare? Inflight entertainment developer Burrana sees new potential in converting the passenger seatback to a digital billboard via the RISE Engage concept.
ThinKom Secures Ka2517 Type Certification for SES Open Orbits
ThinKom’s Ka2517 terminal secured certification on the SES Open Orbits network, enabling access to multi-orbit satellite capacity for hundreds of aircraft.