Singapore Airlines 777 fleet is finally receiving some of the promised new inflight wifi systems. The first to carry Inmarsat’s GX hardware was spotted this week in Los Angeles after completing its retrofit a couple weeks ago.
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Saudia, SITAONAIR deliver tighter integration on inflight connectivity
There are lots of ways to improve the inflight connectivity experience. For Saudia and SITAONAIR recent efforts focused on the login portal and creating a more seamless passenger experience. And it looks pretty slick, even if still overpriced for a connection that is probably too slow to be of much use beyond texting.
Gogo gets more cash to fund 2Ku deployments
Getting the faster 2Ku inflight connectivity hardware on board commercial aircraft is not a cheap proposition. Gogo just announced an additional $100mm bond issuance to help further finances those efforts.
Inflight connectivity remains a stumbling block in CRJ evolution
As Bombardier seeks to revitalize its CRJ product line the new Atmosphere cabin retrofit is a nice upgrade. But while the company has a solution in place for most of the passenger experience improvements it expects to implement, one major sticking point remains: Inflight connectivity. Bombardier acknowledges that the larger CRJs are flying longer routes […]
Inmarsat’s S-Band satellite ready to offer EAN service
Airline passengers in Europe inched closer to a new inflight connectivity option as the Inmarsat European Aviation Network satellite is now ready for service. Still a couple chances for things to get messy along the way, though.
Growth, diversification key for Global Eagle’s next steps
Southwest Airlines is set to get a boost in its inflight connectivity performance as provider Global Eagle dedicates a(nother) satellite to its network. GEE is also diversifying its offerings, adding new
Terabits in space: SES and O3b announce mPOWER constellation
The next generation of satellites promises a massive boost in total capacity available, including for service to airplanes. You just have to wait for it to show up. And hope it really works as promised.
Gogo’s win-win-win: Everyone happier with 2Ku on board
Good news (though hardly a surprise): Gogo’s 2Ku service is driving higher revenue for the company. Passengers, airlines and the service provider all win with the new system in play.
Southwest’s first Panasonic connected plane is flying
Some nine months after announcing the dual-supplier approach and roughly five weeks after the first plane went into the shop Southwest Airlines now has a 737 with Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band wifi installed.
Alaska Airlines goes Gogo 2Ku for inflight wifi upgrade
We’ve known an upgrade to the Alaska Airlines inflight internet service was coming. Now we know who will provide that service. Gogo’s 2Ku kit will be installed starting in early 2018.