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A SmartSky Senior Shuffle

22 March 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

SmartSky antennae mounted on the company's Citation Excel

The Ides of March proved challenging in the upper ranks of SmartSky’s leadership. At least two members of the company’s senior leadership team appear to be affected by the changes.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LTE, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Nokia, EE team up for new air-to-ground connectivity network

30 June 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Nokia found a new opportunity to deploy its air-to-ground inflight connectivity hardware. The company behind the ground station antennae for Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network secured a deal with EE, part of the British Telecom group, to deploy a nationwide, dedicated, airborne communications network for Great Britain’s emergency services.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, BT Group, EE, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LTE, Nokia, United Kingdom Filed Under: IFEC

Inflight WiFi for JSX slips to 2020

16 September 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A JSX E135 sporting the company's new livery

When JSX (formerly JetSuiteX) CEO Alex Wilcox took the stage at APEX EXPO last week in Los Angeles and proclaimed his optimism about the carrier’s upcoming inflight wifi service it was not much of a surprise. That the service will not be live until Q1 2020 was a bit of a surprise, however, as the original announcement expected the offering online before the end of this year.

This story is about: air-to-ground, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO19, ATG, ATG-NG, Embraer, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JetSuiteX, JSX, LTE, regional jet, SmartSky, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

PaxEx Update: World Aviation Festival 2019

6 September 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

So much happening at the World Aviation Festival this year but a few bits stood out above the rest for direct impact on passengers. Here are a few of the highlights from Air Canada, TAP Portugal, EasyJet and more.

This story is about: Air Canada, air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AvFest, AvFest19, EasyJet, frequent flier, frequent flyer, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, loyalty, LTE, Panasonic Avionics, PaxEx, SkyFive, TAP, TAP Air Portugal, wifi, World Aviation Festival Filed Under: IFEC, Loyalty, PaxEx Update, Seats & Cabin

PaxEx Premium: SmartSky’s $104mm network push

6 February 2019 By Seth Miller

Fresh off the announcement of its first commercial airline customer, upstart inflight connectivity provider SmartSky secured additional funding to complete its nationwide network deployment. The company announced a $104mm investment, bringing the total investment for the company to nearly $350 million.

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This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JetSuiteX, LTE, PaxEx, SmartSky, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Inmarsat takes EAN to the little guys

29 May 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Proposed ATG/S-Band coverage from Inmarsat and Telekom

Demand for the Inmarsat EAN inflight connectivity product in the business aviation market is no surprise. And now the company is ready to deliver. The high-speed hybrid connectivity service will be availalbe to the BizAv market starting in January 2019.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, EAN, EBACE, EBACE18, European Aviation Network, Hybrid, IAG, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, internet, LTE, S-Band Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky goes after the little guys with LiTE connectivity

28 March 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Smaller planes need WiFi, too. Upstart SmartSky launched its LiTE platform this week, targeting light jets and props with a flat-rate, unlimited high speed product.

This story is about: ATG, ATG-NG, ATG4, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LTE, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

EAN Set to Fly in Europe

6 February 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The Inmarsat EAN inflight wifi connectivity network is fully built out. Aircraft installations are underway. So, where will we find the aircraft sporting the kit and when will it enter commercial service? Some answers are starting to show up.

This story is about: A321, ATG, British Airways, Deutsche Telekom, EAN, European Aviation Network, IAG, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, LTE, Nokia, S-Band, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Which airline is next for Inmarsat’s EAN?

18 December 2017 By Seth Miller

Proposed ATG/S-Band coverage from Inmarsat and Telekom

Inmarsat's hybrid EAN service is on track for entry to service in 2018. Could it have a new airline customer to come along with that launch? Signs point to an interesting opportunity within the Lufthansa Group of airlines.

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This story is about: antenna, ATG, Austrian, Bombardier, CS100, CS300, CSeries, EAN, European Aviation Network, Eurowings, Global Xpress, gogo, GX, Hybrid, IFC, IFEC, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, LTE, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, radome, S-Band, Swiss Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

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