Delta Air Lines will activate (at least) 500 aircraft on the Amazon Leo inflight internet service from 2028. The deal will bring low-latency, high-bandwidth capacity to the fleet, boosting performance for passengers and crew alike.
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Panasonic Avionics Adds Spacesail Option for Inflight Internet
Airlines will soon have a LEO option for internet service in China, thanks to a deal between Panasonic Avionics and Spacesail.
Considering Connectivity In, Over, Around, and Beyond China
Airbus announced plans to add the Chinese Spacesail (Qianfan) LEO constellation to its HPCplus portfolio, opening the door to conversations about how else it might end up in service for airlines.
Etihad Expands Viasat Inflight Internet Commitment
For the past few years Etihad has been rolling out Viasat’s inflight internet service on its new aircraft. This week the carrier confirmed it will shift its connectivity portfolio fully to Viasat’s Amara multi-orbit offering.
CesiumAstro Scores Skylark Terminal Testing Agreement with TCI
Antenna manufacturer CesiumAstro is moving towards on-wing testing of its Skylark inflight phased array terminal, thanks to an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors.
Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business
Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
ThinKom, Quvia Team for QoE Boost
ThinKom and Quvia are teaming to bring the multi-band, multi-beam, multi-constellation connectivity dream of the future closer to reality.
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.
CesiumAstro Sees Potential in Commercial Aviation Market
CesiumAstro is talking big about making the leap from government contracts to the commercial aviation business.