Viasat finally has a formal plan for airlines to integrate access across its two satellite networks: A new dual-modem ModMan is coming as part of the standard install kit.
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Collins, Panasonic launch Maya: next-gen business class concept seat
The Maya business class concept seat shows off an immersive (and borderline overwhelming) entertainment experience paired with dynamic seating adjustments from Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics.
Panasonic Avionics taps Kognitive for network optimization solution
Panasonic Avionics will integrate network management technology from Kognitive in its IFC solutions, boosting in-flight connectivity performance and operational efficiency, ultimately delivering a better passenger experience.
Air Arabia expands wireless entertainment with PAC partnership
Air Arabia is going fleet-wide with wireless entertainment. The carrier will expand its deployment of the Panasonic Avionics eXW solution to more than 170 planes.
ThinKom sees trio of innovations driving growth
Not content to rest on recent program wins, ThinKom outlined the future it sees for its antenna solutions.
Starlink sees Qatar Airways, airBaltic both online by end of year, architecture changes beyond
Both Qatar Airways and airBaltic expect to have their first few planes flying with Starlink internet before the end of the year. Expectations beyond that are even more interesting.
Dropping out of the IFE race
Trade shows are a great opportunity for vendors to introduce new solutions and show off innovations. The absence of a product on display in a booth can tell an equally interesting – and completely opposite – story.
AJet to offer inflight internet via TCI
AJet is bringing its fleet online. The Turkish airline will add in-flight connectivity, delivered by TCI Aircraft Interiors.
Thales FlytEDGE delivers a new paradigm for in-flight entertainment
Pitched as the first connected, cloud-based IFE system, Thales’ FlytEDGE promises a new level of content personalization as an engagement platform, not just an entertainment server.
Eclipse snags 50+ plane connectivity retrofit deal
Eclipse Global Connectivity will fit 50 aircraft with a multi-orbit inflight internet solution, with services delivered via SES’s multi-orbit satellite constellations.