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BizAv broadband boosts from Collins Aerospace

28 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Business jet in-flight connectivity scored a boost this week with multiple Collins Aerospace announcements. Whether over Ku or Ka band, the satellite internet options continue to expand, with a new offering and a boost to existing deals.

This story is about: Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

SES-17 launch scheduled for 22 October

14 September 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The SES-17 satellite completed testing and is prepared for launch in October 2021

A big boost to Ka-band connectivity over the Americas will come next month as SES-17 secures an October launch date.

This story is about: Air Canada, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat to grow connectivity with multi-channel Orchestra platform

30 July 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The Inmarsat Orchestra logo

What if satellites alone are not the best solution to mobile connectivity demand? Under its newly announced Orchestra initiative, Inmarsat wants to take a different tack. The company plans to layer multiple communications technologies, adding terrestrial services and LEO satellites to the existing GEO satellite footprint. Traffic will route via the best available network at any given time.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

PaxEx Premium: Peeling back the layers

29 July 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

How does a major satellite connectivity company solve the problem of congestion at crowded (air)ports without disrupting billions of dollars in existing infrastructure? It is an answer that, much like the network (and ogres), comes with lots of layers.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity

27 July 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Anuvu is hyping the next generations of satellite technology, including

Another small satellite constellation is coming, this time from a rather unlikely source. Inflight entertainment and connectivity middle-man Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle) will bring MicroGEO satellites into service, launching its first constellation in partnership with next-generation satellite manufacturer Astranis.

This story is about: Anuvu, Astranis, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Eagle, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MicroGEO, Satellite, Telesat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gulfstream, Inmarsat hit 500 Jet ConneX install milestone

23 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Gulfstream owners seem to love the Inmarsat Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight connectivity system. The companies announced this week more than 500 of the large cabin business jets now carry the JX kit on board.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Gulfstream, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

Flexjet picks Viasat to upgrade BizJet connectivity

17 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Embraer's Praetor 600

Fractional jet ownership leader Flexjet will add Viasat’s in-flight connectivity products to portions of its fleet, bringing high-speed internet service to its owner/passengers.

This story is about: business aviation, Flexjet, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

First ViaSat-3 satellite completes payload integration

7 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

The first of the ViaSat-3 satellites reached a major milestone with completion of payload integration and performance testing. The satellite payload shipped to Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA for bus integration. The fully assembled satellite will then undergo a complete series of environmental testing to simulate the rigors of launch and operation in the harsh environment of space. Launch is targeted for early calendar year 2022.

This story is about: Ka, Ka-band, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

More Delta planes converting to Viasat in-flight WiFi

25 May 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Delta's first A321ceo with the Viasat Ka-band hardware installation

Chalk up another 230+ Delta Air Lines aircraft to be converted to the Viasat in-flight connectivity platform.

This story is about: 2Ku, Delta Air Lines, Delta Flight Products, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Ka, Ka-band, live television, live tv, television, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Spirit Airlines WiFi goes live*

19 May 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Spirit Airlines is now online in the sky. The first few planes fitted with the company’s in-flight wifi connectivity offering recently entered service for passenger use, though a formal launch is not expected until later this year.

This story is about: antenna, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Jupiter, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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