Wi-Fi will be free when Riyadh Air takes flight, powered by Viasat’s global satellite constellation.
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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.
Seeing Stars: Emirates Taps Starlink
Given SpaceX’s announced backlog there’s potential for several more airlines to be part of the Starlink family. And it now appears Emirates is going to become one of them.
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.
Aeromexico taps Viasat for IFC update
Viasat snagged Aeromexico as an inflight connectivity customer seven years ago. Today the companies announced an expansion of that partnership.
Which Gulf: What does it take for names to change in flight?
Will we be seeing the “Gulf of America” on inflight maps instead of “Gulf of Mexico?” While the FAA is updating those names in its navigation systems, the answer for passengers is a bit more complicated.
Panasonic Avionics plans support station for Riyadh Air
Panasonic Avionics announced a landmark 10-year agreement with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s premium global airline, to provide in-flight entertainment maintenance support for their fleet of confirmed orders of 39 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Lufthansa adds free messaging for long-haul flights
Lufthansa will expand its free messaging offering this summer to passengers on long-haul flights.