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Eclipse snags 50+ plane connectivity retrofit deal

28 May 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Eclipse Global Connectivity is overseeing a consortium of suppliers to deliver IFC to a 50+ aircraft fleet from late 2024

Eclipse Global Connectivity will fit 50 aircraft with a multi-orbit inflight internet solution, with services delivered via SES’s multi-orbit satellite constellations.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX24, Display Interactive, Eclipse, Eclipse Global Connectivity, Eclipse Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kontron, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, SES, ThinAir, ThinKom, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

ThinKom, Kontron partner for multi-constellation, multi-orbit, multi-modem IFC terminal

31 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

ThinKom and Kontron have partnered to develop a multi-modem terminal capable of supporting multiple constellations across multiple orbital planes.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX23, antenna, GEO, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kontron, LEO, MEO, Seamless Air Alliance, ThinAir, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat, Stellar Blu certify Falcon 300 terminal for GX Aviation network

24 August 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The newest terminal for Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight WiFi network is ready to deploy. The lightweight, low-drag Falcon 300 terminal, developed with Stellar Blu (previously GDC Technics), has received full type approval for use over Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) satellite network.

This story is about: DAS21, Dubai Air Show, Falcon 300, GDC Technics, GX, GX Aviation, iDirect, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kontron, Satellite, Saudia, Stellar Blu, terminal, ThinKom, Tracy Trent, William Huot-Marchand Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat, GDC celebrate 737 certification of Falcon 300 terminal for GX Aviation

1 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s new GX Aviation terminal is now FAA certified for installation on Boeing 737 family aircraft. The Falcon 300 kit was developed in partnership with developed GDC Advanced Technology and includes GDC’s dual modem manager (MODMAN), with components by Kontron, and the proven, reliable, low-profile Ka2517 antenna by ThinKom.

This story is about: 737, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Falcon 300, GDC Technics, GX, GX Aviation, GX+ North America, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Jupiter, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kontron, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Global Eagle secures $80 million DIP financing in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

22 July 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Global Eagle will restructure and recapitalize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy code. Substantially all of the company’s assets are to be acquired for $675 million, reducing total debt by approximately $475 million. The deal also includes $80 million in fresh debtor-in-possession financing to ride out the current downturn.

This story is about: bankruptcy, Content Service Provider, CSP, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Kontron, QEST, SES, Yahsat Filed Under: IFEC

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