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SES

Successful launch for SES-17, boosting in-flight wifi coverage, capacity

24 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.

This story is about: GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, Satellite, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

SES-17 launch scheduled for 22 October

14 September 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The SES-17 satellite completed testing and is prepared for launch in October 2021

A big boost to Ka-band connectivity over the Americas will come next month as SES-17 secures an October launch date.

This story is about: Air Canada, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat teams with Gazprom, TMC for access to Russia

11 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Access to Russia is critical when it comes to delivering satellite connectivity on a global basis. Viasat took a large step forward on that front this week, announcing a MOU with Gazprom for satellite capacity and TMC for the necessary local license to access the market.

This story is about: Aeroflot, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Russia, Satellite, SES, STECCOM, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Astronics extends BizAv antenna deal with Collins Aerospace

10 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Collins Aerospace expects to install a lot more in-flight connectivity systems on business jets. The company agreed to purchase an additional $11 million worth of antenna systems from Astronics, extending the relationship between the two companies. Improved connectivity for the business jet market has become an imperative and we are committed to providing the best […]

This story is about: antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, Ku, Ku-band, SES, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Ansat helicopters add Ku-band satellite connectivity

1 February 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

In-flight satellite connectivity is now available on Ansat helicopters in Russia. The Mku30 system from Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, received regulatory approval for in-flight operations.

This story is about: A350, Aeroflot, Ansat, helicopter, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, Rostec, Russia, SES, STECCOM, wifi, Yamal Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat phased array antenna moves into final testing phase for O3b integration

18 November 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Viasat Ka-band solid-state, fully-electronic phased array flat panel antenna is ready to begin the final stages of testing on the SES O3b mPOWER constellation. The system entered the Test Readiness Review (TRR) stage of the program. TRR is the final stage of testing to verify compliance with the antenna’s performance requirements.

This story is about: electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESPA, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, phased array, Satellite, SES, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Astronics still sees opportunity in BizAv IFC market

31 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Astronics is ready to move beyond the AeroSat antenna challenges of years past. In today’s quarterly earnings call CEO Peter Gundermann exuded confidence in the potential for the company’s latest partnership, with SES and Collins Aerospace, for a tail-mount solution to fly on larger biz jets.

This story is about: Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, earnings call, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, Intelsat 29e, phased array, Phasor, Satcom Direct, Satellite, SES, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Global Eagle secures $80 million DIP financing in Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

22 July 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Global Eagle will restructure and recapitalize under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy code. Substantially all of the company’s assets are to be acquired for $675 million, reducing total debt by approximately $475 million. The deal also includes $80 million in fresh debtor-in-possession financing to ride out the current downturn.

This story is about: bankruptcy, Content Service Provider, CSP, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Kontron, QEST, SES, Yahsat Filed Under: IFEC

Antenna woes derail Spirit’s WiFi installation efforts

17 December 2019 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Spirit Airlines' first A321 with the Thales wifi kit installed. And the older generation radome.

More troubles for the Spirit Airlines inflight wifi program came to light today. Antenna issues with the Thales FlytLIVE kit will require the few existing installations to be replaced and tested anew before the full fleet deployment resumes.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo talking Ka as growth opportunities abound

7 November 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

For a company that is now mostly known for its Ku-band inflight connectivity offering the idea of bringing Ka-band services online in parallel may appear somewhat incongruous. But for Gogo, the news out this morning that it is pitching Ka-band solutions to potential customers is, according to CEO Oakleigh Thorne, more about holding fast to its plans.

This story is about: 2Ka, 2Ku, ChinaSat-18, earnings call, Eutelsat, gogo, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, Ka2517, Ku, Ku-band, SES, SES-17, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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