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Ku

Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

1 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Coverage of the new JSAT-1C satellite is a strong boost for Intelsat's Asia operations

Intelsat’s in-flight connectivity solution can offer more and faster coverage across Asia, thanks to a new partnership with Japanese satellite operator JSAT. Intelsat will use Ku-band capacity on the new JSAT-1C high throughput satellite to boost performance on board.

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, JAST-1C, JSAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Saudia selects Inmarsat GX for A321neo connectivity

15 November 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Saudia’s upcoming A321neo and A321XLR fleet will feature Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution. The deal covers 35 aircraft slated to join the fleet in the coming years, and represents a series of firsts in the industry.

This story is about: A321neo, A321XLR, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, Falcon 300, GDC Technics, GX Aviation, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Saudia, Taqnia Space, Thinkom, UON Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Eutelsat boosts OneWeb stake

6 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Rendering of a OneWeb LEO satellite

Eutelsat invested an additional $165 million in OneWeb during the latest funding round. The move boosts its share form 17.6% to 22.9%, making it the second largest shareholder, after Bharti.

This story is about: Eutelsat, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

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

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

Panasonic picks ThinKom for next gen antenna solution

9 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A pair of these 30

It is not 2Ku. But the new partnership between Panasonic Avionics and ThinKom definitely covers Ku, too. The two companies announced plans to develop an updated antenna solution to fly with Panasonic’s airline customers, starting from 2023.

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, KuToo, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite, ThinAir, Thinkom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Anuvu announces STC for A321, Turkish Airlines installs

19 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Turkish Airlines A321 on the taxiway, soon to be equipped wit the Anuvu Airconnect Global Ku in-flight connectivity system

The Turkish Airlines A321 fleet is now ready for a new WiFi solution on board. The carrier and in-flight connectivity provider Anuvu announced receipt of certification for the Airconnect Global Ku inflight connectivity (IFC) system on the type from European regulators.

This story is about: A321, Airconnect, Anuvu, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, Profen, Satellite, Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity

27 July 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

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

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

Global Eagle secures exclusive access to Eutelsat 139WA

4 May 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Global Eagle added significantly more Ku-band satellite capacity over North America. The company signed a multi-year deal with Eutelsat for the entire capacity of EUTELSAT 139WA. Previously known as EUTELSAT 7A, the satellite provides extensive additional capacity to augment the company’s connectivity services for mobility customers.

This story is about: Eutelsat, Eutelsat 139WA, Eutelsat 7A, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: IFEC

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