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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

3 December 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.

This story is about: 2Ku, 777-300ER, business class, Cathay Pacific, economy class, first class, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, premium cabin, premium economy, Qatar Airways, seating, seats, wifi Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Rex activates WiFi on 737s

11 November 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Australia’s Rex Airlines is now online in the sky. The carrier officially activated the 2Ku satellite internet offering from Intelsat on its fleet of 737-800s. And, to help acquaint passengers with the service, WiFi is free on board for the rest of November.

This story is about: 2Ku, 737-800, Australia, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Qantas, Rex Airlines, Satellite, Streaming IFE, Virgin Australia, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Dome spotting at the A220 FAL

28 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

It is still a few months away, but one of the upcoming A220 deliveries from the Mobile FAL has a special treat on board for its soon-to-be airline owner, as well as for passengers.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, Airbus, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, JetBlue, line-fit, radome, Satellite, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

A vendor selected

27 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One slightly disappointing bit of news from the Breeze A220 unveiling this week is that the in-flight WiFi service will not be available when the planes enter service. Still, there are a few hints as to what the offering will be and how it will be structured for users.

This story is about: A220, Breeze Airways, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Plane Simple BizAv antenna launches from Satcom Direct, QEST

5 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A close-up view of the new QEST/Satcom Direct Plane Simple antenna installed on the test aircraft

Business aviation integrator Satcom Direct completed testing of its new Plane Simple in-flight connectivity antenna solution, confirming full functionality of the kit across multiple satellites and geographies. Across three days of testing the aircraft flew for 16 hours, transitioning between three satellites on the Intelsat FlexExec network, including crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Falcon 2000, FlexExec, G350, Gulfstream, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, Ku, Ku-band, QEST, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Live TV returns to American Airlines

8 September 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Live television is back on American Airlines. Driving the return – much as it drove the disappearance last year – is demand for live sports on board.

This story is about: 2Ku, American Airlines, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, live television, live tv, television, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

American Airlines won’t bring back IFE screens

22 July 2021 By Seth Miller 18 Comments

Don't expect this seat-back view to change on American Airlines anytime soon. IFE screens are not coming back, despite United's moves.

In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines’ single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board in the wake of United Airlines’ about face on the issue, citing technical and ecological reasons.

This story is about: American Airlines, earnings call, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Streaming IFE, ViaSat, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Cathay Pacific A321neo brings many firsts to market

20 July 2021 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

With its inaugural flight A321neo to Shanghai-Pudong on 4 August, Cathay Pacific will break through a number of milestones, particularly around in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.

This story is about: 2Ku, A321neo, Anuvu, Bluetooth, business class, Cathay Pacific, Content Service Provider, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, NEXT, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, power, premium cabin, routes, seating, seats, USB, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Intelsat Commercial Aviation launches, retires Gogo name

12 July 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The product will still be known at 2Ku, at least for now. But the in-flight connectivity company previously known as Gogo Commercial Aviation officially changed its name to Intelsat Commercial Aviation, less than a year after closing on the transaction.

This story is about: 2Ku, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, Satellite, ThinKom, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Tracking tails: More WiFi flying sooner than expected

25 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

In-flight WiFi installations don’t have to be a slow, drawn out affair. And even with the rebound in air travel demand in the US, some airlines are finding the necessary downtime in their fleet to get the gear installed. Including one sub-fleet that finished a little faster than previously anticipated.

This story is about: 2Ku, A320, A321, Delta Air Lines, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PaxEx, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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