Air-to-ground inflight internet will come online in Kazakhstan, thanks to a newly announced partnership between SkyFive and Freedom Telecom.
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Viasat, Telesat Officially Team for Multi-orbit Connectivity
The long-teased deal between Viasat and Telesat is now signed, with Lightspeed contracted for LEO connectivity capacity from 2027(ish).
AirFi WingMan Brings AI-based Destination Planning to Flight
AirFi is launching WingMan, an AI-powered travel assistant to augment its inflight entertainment platform.
Drama (not!) at Expo
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 will see an interesting twist, as a top executive of one organization will not be making the trip to Germany.
Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans
Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.
Riyadh Air Taps Viasat for Fast, Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be free when Riyadh Air takes flight, powered by Viasat’s global satellite constellation.
ThinKom Adds Jeff Sare to Commercial IFC Team
ThinKom expanded its commercial aviation sales and marketing team with the hiring of industry stalwart Jeff Sare.
United Secures Starlink Certification for E175 Fleet
United’s first Starlink-equipped aircraft is now fully certified by the FAA. But the service is not yet active. The carrier intends to flip that switch in May.
AirFi, LEAV team for inflight boost
LEAV Aviation is adding connectivity, entertainment, and retail services in partnership with AirFi.
WestJet Activates Starlink Inflight Internet
WestJet’s first Starlink-equipped planes are now in service. The carrier quietly activated the system on more than a dozen 737-800s following certification from Transport Canada earlier this month.