Qatar Airways will implement Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova IFE platform, running on its Converix on-board data and application hosting platform, for its upcoming 777X fleet.
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United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin
After a year of teasing we now know United Airlines’ plan for the next generation of the Polaris business class cabin. And a new “Studio” extra premium up-sell is part of the play.
Panasonic Avionics Launches Converix Inflight Application Hosting Platform
Data is everything and everywhere. For Panasonic Avionics the introduction of Converix, the company’s new on-board hosting platform, aims to help capture and manage that data, enabling solutions beyond inflight entertainment.
American Airlines Launches Free Wi-Fi in 2026
Wi-Fi will be free for American Airlines AAdvantage members from 2026, sponsored by AT&T.
Discover Airlines Picks Panasonic Multi-orbit Internet
In what CEO Bernd Bauer describes as “A major step in digitizing the flight experience and a real upgrade for our guests,” Discover Airlines will add inflight internet to its A330 fleet, powered by Panasonic Avionics
Riyadh Air Taps Viasat for Fast, Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be free when Riyadh Air takes flight, powered by Viasat’s global satellite constellation.
SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
Panasonic Avionics, Flightradar24 Team for Inflight Map Data
Panasonic Avionics is teaming up with Flightradar24 to bring more data to the inflight map.
Beyond Multi-orbit: Multi-beam Driving Inflight Connectivity Innovation
Yes, multi-orbit satellite solutions are the near-term future of inflight connectivity. But multi-beam offerings are set to dominate sales conversations as service providers look to add resiliency, reliability, and flexibility for their airline partners.
Hughes Fusion Confirmed for Delta A321neo, A350 Aircraft
Nearly two years after announcing its Fusion platform, Hughes Networks confirmed its first customer: Delta Air Lines.