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Anuvu validates dual-panel Ka-band antenna with in-flight testing

28 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Anuvu's new dual-aperture antenna, developed with QEST, boosts performance for Ka-band inflight connectivity

Anuvu continues to move forward on its path to delivering a multi-orbit, inflight connectivity solution with successful in-air testing of its new dual-panel Ka-band terminal, developed in partnership with QEST.

This story is about: Airconnect, Airconnect Ka, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX24, antenna, Anuvu, DPSAA, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Lightspeed, Mike Pigott, QEST, Telesat Filed Under: IFEC

Increased supplier option a Plus

24 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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.

This story is about: Airbus, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX24, Anuvu, Boeing, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GetSat, HBCplus, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Ka2517Plus, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, regional jet, Satellite, Telesat, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat goes multi-orbit for maritime with NexusWave

21 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Multi-orbit, multi-band connectivity has come to the Viasat ecosystem. Maritime is up first, setting the stage for what the aero version might look like.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, NexusWave, OneWeb, Orchestra, phased array, Satellite, ThinAir, ThinAir Plus, ThinKom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Talking terminals: Multi-beam options for multi-orbit support

16 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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.

This story is about: 717, Airbus, Boeing, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GetSat, HBCplus, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka1717, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, line-fit, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, regional jet, Satellite, Sidewinder, Stellar Blu, ThinAir, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Fusion for the future

18 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

Signing Delta Air Lines last November as its first airline for inflight internet service was a big win for Hughes. The company’s next move might be even bigger, with a plan to press its Fusion architecture into service.

This story is about: antenna, Delta Air Lines, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Fusion, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Hughes, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Jupiter-3, Ka, Ka-band, Ka1717, Ka2517, Ka2517Plus, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, phased array, regional jet, Satellite, SatShow2024, ThinAir, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Royal Jordanian taps Viasat for inflight Wi-Fi

14 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Royal Jordanian E2

Royal Jordanian is going big with its inflight internet plans. The carrier will fit approximately 40 aircraft with the service, backed by Viasat’s satellite constellations.

This story is about: 787-8, 787-9, A320neo, A321neo, E195-E2, E2, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Royal Jordanian, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Icelandair extends Viasat deal for A321LR internet services

6 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The next generation of aircraft at Icelandair will fly with the Viasat inflight Wi-Fi service on board

This story is about: A321LR, A321XLR, Airbus, Astrova, Icelandair, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat issues type certification for Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

13 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal being installed for testing (image via Satcom Direct)

Satcom Direct received type certification of the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight internet service, moving a step closer to installation of the latest hardware on business jets.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Chris Moore, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Evolving inflight connectivity: Viasat takes on the art of passenger engagement

7 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Viasat turned in another quarter of revenue growth, driven by mobility. Further growth will depend, among other things, on helping airlines better deliver the services to passengers.

This story is about: advertising, ancillary revenue, earnings call, Emirates, I-6, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Ka, Ka-band, L-band, Satellite, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SD’s Plane Simple Ka-band terminal passes DO-160 milestone

13 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal being installed for testing (image via Satcom Direct)

After more than 400 hours of flight testing the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal from Satcom Direct secured DO-160 approval, moving it closer to commercial availability of the in-flight connectivity hardware early in 2024.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, certification, Chris Moore, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

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