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Intelsat

In-flight connectivity’s next major hurdle: Smaller planes

22 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A mockup of the Stellar Blu antenna on display at the Intelsat booth during Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg

More than a thousand larger regional jets fly across North America. All of them deliver a sub-par inflight WiFi experience. But that could soon change, as multiple airlines move to upgrade the systems on board over the next few years.

This story is about: air-to-ground, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, EBACE, EBACE22, gogo, Gogo 5G, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Ka1717, Ka2517, Ku3030, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satcom Direct, Satellite, Saudia, SmartSky, Starlink, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, Thinkom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Air Canada selects Intelsat 2Ku for A321 internet service

21 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An A321XLR in Air Canada's livery

Air Canada’s A321 fleet will soon fly with the Intelsat 2Ku in-flight internet solution. Under the agreement the carrier will upgrade its offering for 15 existing aircraft, while also taking 15 new deliveries with the system installed from the Airbus factory in Hamburg.

This story is about: 2Ku, A321, A321XLR, Air Canada, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Ku, Ku-band, Ku3030, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, ThinAir, Thinkom, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink Scuttlebutt: Skepticism and Support

17 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Starlink antenna panel is small and light, while promising high speed internet service on airplanes.

Nearly every conversation about in-flight connectivity at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg this week includes mention of the SpaceX Starlink offering. Company executives are wandering the show floor carrying an antenna panel that they hope will soon be certified to fly, while airlines and competitors alike debate the unique path the company has chosen for nearly every facet of the offering.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, radome, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Northern Pacific seeks public investors

2 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The stylized

Northern Pacific Airways is taking a somewhat unusual approach to funding ahead of its expected launch later this year. The carrier is running an open call to unaccredited investors, hoping to boost its visibility in the market, as well as its cash balance.

This story is about: 2Ku, 757-200, A321XLR, crowdfunding, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, Intelsat, leasing, Northern Pacific Airways Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Feeling ESA pressures

28 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the Telesat Lightspeed LEO constellation

As the next generation of in-flight connectivity technology starts to show signs of actually flying, where will the impact be felt the most?

This story is about: air-to-ground, antenna, ATG-NG, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, regional jet, Satellite, SmartSky Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Alaska Airlines launches $8 flat-rate in-flight WiFi

7 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of an Alaska Airlines 737 with the low-profile 2Ku antenna mounted to the top of the fuselage, behind the wing. (PRNewsfoto/Alaska Airlines)

Fast in-flight WiFi. Fair pricing. But not quite free. That’s the proposition now on offer from Alaska Airlines, as it sets a flat-rate, $8 per flight price point for internet service across its fleet.

This story is about: 2Ku, Alaska Airlines, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Two more ESAs prepare for flight

28 March 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A sample of ESA elements that will eventually be assembled into systems flying on commercial aircraft.

More electronically steered antenna (ESAs) solutions will be flying later this year. At least two more companies are looking to launch test flights of the new technology with a focus on eventually serving commercial aircraft.

This story is about: 2Ku, antenna, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GDC Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, phased array, Satellite, SatShow2022, Stellar Blu, Thinkom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

FlexExec rebounds with new terminal from Satcom Direct

15 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Don’t call it a comeback; FlexExec’s been here for years. Still, after laying low for a while, Intelsat and Satcom Direct are launching a new push into the business jet connectivity market, with high hopes for improved WiFi service on board.

This story is about: antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, FlexExec, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Intelsat 29e, Ku, Ku-band, phased array, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

1 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Coverage of the new JSAT-1C satellite is a strong boost for Intelsat's Asia operations

Intelsat’s in-flight connectivity solution can offer more and faster coverage across Asia, thanks to a new partnership with Japanese satellite operator JSAT. Intelsat will use Ku-band capacity on the new JSAT-1C high throughput satellite to boost performance on board.

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, JAST-1C, JSAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Streaming IFE, softer seats feature on Northern Pacific’s new interiors

21 January 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Intricate stitching in the seat covers

With Northern Pacific aiming to launch trans-pacific flights via Anchorage later this year, what should passengers expect on board? Interiors work on the first aircraft is not yet complete, but the company shared some details on seating, entertainment, and dining options travelers can expect to see in service.

This story is about: 2Ku, 757-200, ACLA Studio, BYOD, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Northern Pacific Airways, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Tapis Corporation, wifi, Wireless IFE, Zodiac, Zodiac Aerospace Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

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