Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean are set for a major upgrade in inflight connectivity performance. Panasonic Avionics and Eutelsat announced this week that Eutelsat 172b is now in service, delivering a massive increase in…
Iberia’s first A350 sports a new radome
This week's edition of "What's under that radome?" comes to us from Toulouse, where Iberia's first A350-900 broke cover. The carrier shared a few photos on Twitter and the aircraft is sporting a line-fit radome…
PR: Gogo first with SES-15 inflight connectivity
Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, announced today that it has more than 200 aircraft equipped with its 2Ku inflight connectivity technology utilizing the increased capacity delivered by…
Virgin Atlantic’s newest used plane breaks connectivity streak
Virgin Atlantic now has an extra A340-600 to help fly its passengers around. The aircraft G-VNAP, named "Seeping Beauty Rejuvenated," rejoins the carrier's operations following extended issues related to the 787 fleet and Rolls Royce…
More, better and cheaper wifi in the sky!
Got Wifi? For more airline passengers than ever around the world the answer is yes. Some 82 airlines offer inflight connectivity. Even more significant, however, is that the quality of the service available in flight…
Interjet is now online
Interjet took delivery of XA-JOE, its first A321neo over the weekend. With that delivery the carrier joins the club of airlines offering wifi in the sky. The plane carries Panasonic Avionics' eXConnect inflight connectivity solution…
Aeromexico brings diversity to 737 connectivity
The rumors appear to be true. A look at the first Aeromexico 737 MAX rolling off the line in Renton suggests that the carrier is choosing to diversify its inflight connectivity play. The new frame…
A mostly successful launch for SES, Yahsat, Arianespace
The first Arianespace Ariane 5 launch of 2018 is being declared a success despite anomalies in the process. The net result is that SES-14 will ultimately reach its assigned orbit, though not quite when expected.…
Virgin Atlantic’s 787 woes continue
Virgin Atlantic continues to face troubles with its 787 fleet. The Rolls Royce Trent-1000 engines have kept planes grounded for inspection and repair in recent months, causing some schedule adjustments (e.g. Delta flying additional JFK-LHR…