Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
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Embraer, Nextant Team for Starlink BizJet Installs
More small and mid-size business jets will soon have access to Starlink’s inflight internet service, thanks to a partnership between Embraer and Nextant.
ANA Plans Expanded Free Wi-Fi with Viasat
ANA is expanding its inflight connectivity portfolio, making free internet available to more passengers. The shift, however, is limited and slow to start.
PaxEx PR: Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Installation for Boeing 777s
With the 777 retrofit complete Qatar Airways is moving on to the A350 fleet for Starlink installations.
China Airlines Announces Free Inflight Wi-Fi
China Airlines will make permanent the promotional free Wi-Fi program it offers on board most of its fleet from 1 August 2025.
Aeromexico Brings WiFi to E190 Fleet with Viasat
Aeromexico is extending inflight connectivity to its Embraer E190 jets, extending its Viasat partnership.
Virgin Atlantic Picks Starlink for IFC Renewal, Plans Premium Expansion
Virgin Atlantic will install the Starlink inflight internet service, bringing streaming levels of service to its entire fleet, part of a push that also includes interior retrofits and more premium seats on board.
LATAM Taps Viasat for Long-Haul Internet Service
LATAM (finally!) has a plan to fit inflight internet service on its long-haul fleet. The carrier announced a deal to fit more than 60 wide-body aircraft with Viasat’s Ka-band satellite solution.
Gogo Hits Two Major ATG Milestones
Gogo’s new 5G chipset is out of the labs, and its C1 LRU is ready to swap in for legacy ATG connections, two major milestones for its upgraded connectivity plans.
Qatar Airways Pivots to PAC’s Converix, Astrova for 777X Digital Experience
Qatar Airways will implement Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova IFE platform, running on its Converix on-board data and application hosting platform, for its upcoming 777X fleet.