Delta and United continue to add content options in flight, though with different approaches which highlight the benefits – and challenges – of connected IFE platforms.
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Singapore Airlines Selects Starlink for Long-haul Internet Upgrade
Singapore Airlines will fit its A350 and A380 fleet with Starlink’s inflight internet service with installation slated to begin in Q1 2027.
Starlink’s Newest Installs Span Aircraft Big and Small
Starlink inflight internet service is now active on the largest commercial jet flying, as well as one of the smallest commercial planes in service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SES Hits Multi-orbit Line-fit Offerability Milestone with Boeing
It is not a 100% line-fit installation, but new Boeing aircraft can now be delivered to airlines with the SES multi-orbit inflight internet interior equipment factory-installed.