Should airlines be concerned that the Airbus HBCplus program limits their options for inflight connectivity? Perhaps not, as reports suggest additional supplier optionality on the horizon.
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Bluebox, FFLYA team for real time inflight payments processing
Airlines looking for a low-cost way to process credit card payments in real time have a new option to consider. On-board digital platform provider Bluebox has teamed with FFLYA to deliver payment processing via the Iridium Certus network.
Delta taps Neuron for IFC insights
Delivering free inflight internet to passengers across a fleet of more than 750 aircraft is no easy task. To help track the passenger experience – and ensure service quality meets contracted levels – Delta Air Lines has contracted with Neuron to deliver performance insights across its connected fleet.
Talking terminals: Multi-beam options for multi-orbit support
LEO-based Iis still in its early days, but the era of truly multi-orbit, multi-constellation services beckons. That next generation of services will require a new generation of hardware to unlock its full potential.
Anuvu, Turkish hit 100 installs milestone
Turkish Airlines and Anuvu hit a milestone for installation of inflight connectivity, with 100 single-aisle planes now active in the carrier’s fleet.
Gogo hits record service revenue, sees 5G slip a bit more
Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne did not hold back when asked about how his company’s LEO solution would compete with Starlink, even with the latter already available in the market.
Intelsat’s CR7 completes certification flights, returns home
After six weeks in Texas the Intelsat CR7 flying test bed is back home, suggesting the certification work for its new LEO/GEO hybrid solution is ready for prime time.
Anuvu sheds M/E/G connectivity business
Anuvu is out of the maritime, energy, and government connectivity business. The company sold that segment off to FMC GlobalSat in a transaction that closed on 30 April 2024.
Expanding the Starlink BizAv STC portfolio
Options for installing the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity solution continue to expand, as STC programs progress. And, in one case, without an STC.
SES snags Intelsat for $3.1 billion
SES will acquire Intelsat in a $3.1 billion transaction, continuing the consolidation trend in the satellite provider space. Not surprisingly, the mobility segment plays a significant role in driving the value of the deal.