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Job Heimerikx

Time for Change: AirFi Announces Laura Rösges as New CEO

3 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

After 14 years at the helm, Job Heimerikx is stepping down as CEO of AirFi, handing the reins to industry veteran Laura Rösges.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AIX, AIX25, Job Heimerikx, Laura Rösges Filed Under: IFEC

IndiGo taps AirFi for on-board entertainment trial

28 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

IndiGo's streaming media offering, flying through July, is powered by AirFi

India’s IndiGo is trailing wireless inflight entertainment this summer, powered by AirFi’s portable IFE solution. The three-month program, available through the IndiGo mobile app under the name HELLO 6E, will be available on flights between Delhi and Goa.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AirFi, AIX, AIX24, gaming, Gladi8or, HELLO 6E, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, IndiGo, inflight entertainment, Job Heimerikx, moving map, Shermaroo Contentino, Streaming IFE, West Entertainment, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

VietJet signs on for AirFi LEO trial

23 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Executives from AirFi and VietJet at the MoU signing ceremony in Singapore (Image via AirFi)

AirFi has added another customer for its lightweight LEO connectivity offering in Asia. The company inked a deal with VietJet to trial its inflight internet service on two aircraft, announced at the Singapore Air Show.

This story is about: AirFi, AirFi LEO, fflya, IFC, IFEC, in flight, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat Global, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Singapore Air Show, SKYTRAC, VietJet Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi LEO takes flight, lays out roadmap for expansion

31 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

industrial machine for installing components on circuit boards

After a few false starts the AirFi LEO inflight connectivity offering has entered service. Company executives confirm multiple airlines have deployed the hardware across more than a dozen planes, with a strong order backlog still to be filled.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirFi, AirFi LEO, Atlantic Airways, Avianca, BermudAir, Cayman Airways, Eastern Airlines, fflya, Global Crossing, IFC, IFEC, in flight, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat Global, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, Marco Dorjee, Surinam Airways, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Cyprus Airways selects AirFi for IFE, inflight sales

21 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Cyprus Airways plans to boost its inflight experience, adding a streaming entertainment platform on board its A220 and A320 fleet, thanks to the AirFi wireless IFE solution.

This story is about: A220, A320, Airbus, AirFi, Cyprus Airways, FTEAsia23, Future Travel Experience, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Job Heimerikx, Paul Sies, PaxEx, Streaming IFE, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Vietnam Airlines picks AirFi for A321 inflight update

12 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Vietnam Airlines will bring inflight entertainment and in-seat ordering to its A321 fleet. The carrier signed a two-year deal with AirFi to add streaming content to 37 aircraft in the fleet which previously offered no IFE services.

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AirFi hypes LEO IFC option on cusp of launch

27 April 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The antenna, modem, and on-board access point that make up the AirFi LEO solution

It could come online within the next few days. The company is confident that timeline won’t stretch past a few weeks. And AirFi’s LEO customers want the service yesterday.

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easyJet expands AirFi deployment to 100+ aircraft

19 December 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new easyJet digital inflight shopping experience, powered by AirFi

More than 100 additional easyJet planes are now flying with AirFi’s WiFi-based streaming entertainment and passenger engagement portal on board. The move follows a successful trial of the technology on easyJet’s Swiss-registered fleet earlier this fall.

This story is about: AirFi, buy-on-board, EasyJet, IFE, IFEC, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Job Heimerikx, magazine, retail, Simon Cox, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

AirFi delivers inflight retail for AirAsia (and more)

14 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Airfi is now providing onboard portal services for some AirAsia aircraft

AirAsia selected the AirFi wireless platform to boost inflight retail sales and entertainment options on board. The carrier has long offered a digital on-board experience across parts of its fleet. Plus, a few other airline customers coming online.

This story is about: AirAsia, AirAsia WiFi, AirFi, AirFi LEO, Anuvu, Avianca, Avianca Brazil, buy-on-board, Cayman Airways, EasyJet, fflya, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, Job Heimerikx, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, retail, ROKKI, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE, Wizz Air, WizzAir Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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