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Next Gen JetWave antenna boasts boosted BizAv performance

8 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Honeywell plans to offer a new version of its JetWave terminal solution for the business aviation market. Developed to connect on Inmarsat’s JetConneX Ka-band network, the updated terminal expects to deliver improved performance with an eye towards the next generation of satellites in orbit.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Global Xpress, GX Aviation, Honeywell, Honeywell Aerospace, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JetConneX Evolution, JX, NBAA, NBAA22 Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat announces Honeywell, Satcom Direct for SwiftJet distribution

19 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

SwiftJet delivers a big boost to the in-flight connectivity experience for business jet owners

It is not a broadband connection, but the boosted performance Inmarsat’s SwiftJet delivers over L-band should be a welcome improvement for aero customers. And now they have options for purchasing the service via Honeywell and Satcom Direct.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, ELERA, Honeywell, I-6, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, L-band, NBAA, NBAA22, Satellite, SBB, SwiftBroadBand, SwiftJet Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink Aviation opens up for BizAv orders

19 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Showing off the antenna panel atop an E145 aircraft; image via Starlink

Starlink for business aviation is officially on the market, coinciding with the NBAA 2022 conference in Orlando. The company is now accepting orders for the inflight internet service, with hardware to ship in 2023.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Challenger 300, Challenger 350, E135, E145, Falcon 2000, G450, G550, G650, Global Express, Gulfstream, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, NBAA, NBAA22, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs Filed Under: IFEC

IFC Trash Talking

19 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

NBAA has come and gone. Both Gogo and SmartSky made major announcements about their upcoming next-gen air-to-ground connectivity solutions. Both obliquely attacked the other in those releases, hinting at why they would be the better choice for a business jet fleet.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, NBAA, NBAA21, Oakleigh Thorne, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo announces Jet Edge as 5G launch customer

14 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Aircraft owner/operators are lining up to take advantage of the upgraded Gogo 5G network, slated to launch in 2022. Jet Edge announced this week it will upgrade 50 of its large-cabin business jets to the new platform as the launch customer for the solution. Choosing Gogo was an easy decision because of their proven track […]

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, NBAA, NBAA21, Oakleigh Thorne Filed Under: IFEC

Jet ConneX hits 1,000 installs for Inmarsat

13 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The battle for terrestrial high speed in-flight connectivity is heating up, but on the satellite-based front Inmarsat continues to demonstrate its power. The company announced its 1000th installation on the JetConnecX platform, backed by the GX Aviation Ka-band satellite constellation.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

SmartSky goes live!

11 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Added Resellers to activate, connect, and serve customers.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, NBAA, NBAA21, Orchestra, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi

11 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Business jet owners and operators can now purchase in-flight wifi service directly from Viasat with the launch of the company’s new Viasat Select offerings.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, Satellite, ViaSat, Viasat Select Filed Under: IFEC

Live from the CRJ550: PaxEx Update 25 Oct 2019

25 October 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

United’s newest aircraft type takes flight this week and the CRJ550 interior really is as special as the company has been hyping. Airbus orders and Boeing delays plus some fancy new wifi and upgraded airports on the horizon. Another busy PaxEx week.

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, air-to-ground, Airbus, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, ATG, ATG4, AVANCE, AVANCE L5, business class, Changi, checked baggage, CRJ550, DOH, Doha, economy class, Economy Plus, Embraer, engines, first class, G280, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, gogo, GTF, Gulfstream, Hamad International Airport, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, LEO, Lounge, Low Earth Orbit, MCO. basic economy, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, NBAA, NBAA19, O3b, O3b mPOWER, Orlando, Phenom 300, Pratt & Whitney, Qatar Airways, regional jet, Satellite, seating, seats, SES, SES-17, SIN, Singapore, Spirit Airlines, Streaming IFE, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom, United Airlines, ViaSat, video, wifi Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution, Ground Services, IFEC, PaxEx Update

SES, Thales, Thinkom raise the bar on inflight connectivity performance with GEO/MEO blend

23 October 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Blending GEO and MEO satellites delivers a hybrid of coverage, performance, and cost that is hard to beat. SES, Thales, HughesNet, and Thinkom are on the cusp of delivering a commercially-viable solution in this space.

This story is about: GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, NBAA, NBAA19, O3b, O3b mPOWER, SES, SES-17, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

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