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.
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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.
SES and Quvia to Codevelop New-Generation Multi-Orbit Solutions to Enhance Quality of Experience
QoE management is going mainstream. SES and Quvia are teaming up to boost network monitoring and management on a global scale.
Neuron rebrands as Quvia, continues deployment expansion
First it was Espace Networks. Then it was Neuron. Now the company is Quvia. But the network monitoring and management company promises the core products remain the same.
Starlux shifts from Viasat to Viasat for inflight internet
Starlux will shift its inflight internet offering to Viasat’s Ka-band satellite offering. The companies announced a full fleet program, addressing both new installations and retrofit of existing aircraft.
Delta confirms multi-link IFC plans with Hughes
Delta Air Lines confirms it is “exploring” the option to enable multi-link network connectivity in a first for the commercial aviation world. Developed in partnership with Hughes Networks, the carrier expects to see the service flying in late 2025.
Astranis successfully launches microGEO satellites, including two for Anuvu
With the launch of two Astranis satellites Anuvu enters its microGEO era. NuView-A and NuView-B are expected to bring 50 Gbps of new capacity into Anuvu’s network and serve help shape the next generation of its inflight connectivity concepts.
Next-Gen MEO, LEO Coming from SES, Eutelsat with SpaceRISE Deal
A new generation of satellite connectivity is planned, with the European Union mostly footing the bill. SES, Eutelsat, and their IFC customers also stand to benefit from the program.
Intelsat next-gen connectivity goes live
Several months after the first installations completed, the first aircraft with Intelsat’s new inflight connectivity solution is finally serving passengers.