Croatia Airlines will launch its first in-flight internet service later this year on its A220 fleet, powered by Panasonic Avionics.
Satellite
Starlink sees a BizAv boost at multiple MROs
Starlink is quickly scaling up and out in the business aviation segment, securing multiple distribution and installation partners to handle demand for the satellite-based inflight internet services on private planes.
Measuring more than Megabits: Inflight internet monitors take the spotlight
Passengers run speed tests aplenty on inflight internet links, but airlines need a more wholistic way to monitor their networks. And service providers are getting pulled along, whether they like it or not.
ALOFT confirm first OneWeb BBJ installation
ALOFT AeroArchitects will activate OneWeb’s LEO satellite inflight internet service on a 737 BBJ via a services contract with Satcom Direct and an antenna provided by Stellar Blu.
Gogo 5G slips a bit, with massive install forecast
Gogo’s next-gen connectivity solution will be delayed a few more months, but the company still expects to be online by the end of the year. And it is forecasting massive install growth to follow.
Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal certification slips, production ramps up
Certification timing slipped a bit for the Stellar Blu terminal, leaving Intelsat waiting for installation on its test aircraft. But no one seems to be worried yet.
Malaysia Airlines picks Collins, Recaro for A330neo seats
Malaysia Airlines unveiled its A330neo interiors, with seats from Collins Aerospace for the business class cabin and Recaro for economy. The new planes, with 297 seats on board, are expected to join the fleet from Q3 2024.
Ads, points to open Wi-Fi access on American Airlines
American Airlines is updating the way passengers connect to inflight Wi-Fi services, including a limited free option.
Intelsat massively boosts multi-orbit capacity with revised Eutelsat deal
Intelsat purchased significant additional bandwidth from Eutelsat, including on the OneWeb LEO constellation, to serve is airline customers for the years ahead.
Fusion for the future
Signing Delta Air Lines last November as its first airline for inflight internet service was a big win for Hughes. The company’s next move might be even bigger, with a plan to press its Fusion architecture into service.