Doing business in China means doing business with Chinese partners. AirFi is the latest IFEC company to play that game, signing a deal to develop AirFi China supporting the local market.
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Talking terminals: Multi-beam options for multi-orbit support
LEO-based Iis still in its early days, but the era of truly multi-orbit, multi-constellation services beckons. That next generation of services will require a new generation of hardware to unlock its full potential.
FlightPath3D hits 5,000 aircraft installed
FlightPath3D continues to expand its install base, hitting a milestone of 5,000 aircraft active around the world.
flyDubai drops inflight internet
As more airlines look to bring internet service to the skies flyDubai chose a different path, deactivating the satellite-based services on board.
Anuvu, Turkish hit 100 installs milestone
Turkish Airlines and Anuvu hit a milestone for installation of inflight connectivity, with 100 single-aisle planes now active in the carrier’s fleet.
Gogo hits record service revenue, sees 5G slip a bit more
Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne did not hold back when asked about how his company’s LEO solution would compete with Starlink, even with the latter already available in the market.
Astronics sees MAX builds continuing apace, supporting component production
Wondering what Boeing has planned for 737 MAX build rates? So are some suppliers, who haven’t heard any news on things changing anytime soon.
Intelsat’s CR7 completes certification flights, returns home
After six weeks in Texas the Intelsat CR7 flying test bed is back home, suggesting the certification work for its new LEO/GEO hybrid solution is ready for prime time.
Anuvu sheds M/E/G connectivity business
Anuvu is out of the maritime, energy, and government connectivity business. The company sold that segment off to FMC GlobalSat in a transaction that closed on 30 April 2024.
Expanding the Starlink BizAv STC portfolio
Options for installing the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity solution continue to expand, as STC programs progress. And, in one case, without an STC.