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Starlink

PaxEx PR: Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Installation for Boeing 777s

14 July 2025 By PaxEx PR Leave a Comment

With the 777 retrofit complete Qatar Airways is moving on to the A350 fleet for Starlink installations.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Qatar Airways, Starlink, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Virgin Atlantic Picks Starlink for IFC Renewal, Plans Premium Expansion

8 July 2025 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A Virgin Atlantic 787 departing London Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic will install the Starlink inflight internet service, bringing streaming levels of service to its entire fleet, part of a push that also includes interior retrofits and more premium seats on board.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, premium cabin, premium economy, Retreat Suite, seating, seats, Shai Weiss, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, Starlink, Upper Class, Virgin Atlantic Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

United Brings Spotify to In-seat IFE

8 June 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

IFE screen showing Spotify content

At first glance the partnership announced between United Airlines and Spotify last week is relatively basic, even unimpressive. But come 2026 the companies have plans for something far more interesting on board.

This story is about: Axinom, embedded IFE, IEFC, IFC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, InFlyt, Kurt Weidemeyer, Neils Steenstrup, Spotify, Starlink, Streaming IFE, Thales, Thales FlytEDGE, Thales Inflyt, United Airlines, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Product Over Politics: SAS Doubles Down on Starlink IFC

22 May 2025 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

SAS recently selected Starlink’s inflight internet offering for its full fleet. The carrier is keeping to that commitment, despite the political challenges associated with that choice.

This story is about: APEX TECH, Aron Backström, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SAS, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat’s JetXP Boosts Middle East, South America Capacity

20 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Guy sitting on a private jet using both a personal device and a laptop

Viasat’s transition to the JetXP brand continues to gain momentum, building on the integration of the Inmarsat business aviation segment.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Claudio D'Amico, EBACE, EBACE25, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, GAT-5510, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JetConneX, JetXP, Kai Tang, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, Starlink, Telesat, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin

13 May 2025 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

After a year of teasing we now know United Airlines’ plan for the next generation of the Polaris business class cabin. And a new “Studio” extra premium up-sell is part of the play.

This story is about: Adient, Adient Aerospace, Astrova, business class, economy class, Elevate Seating, embedded IFE, Global Services, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Polaris, premium cabin, premium economy, Premium Plus, Starlink, United Airlines, Wireless Charging Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Gogo Beats Revenue Estimates, Tees Up 2026 Growth

9 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Gogo's test jet has the HDX antenna today; many more planes are expected to fly with it soon as the certification process progresses

Gogo beat analyst revenue expectations in Q1 2025, and also beat the expected timeline for certification of the larger FDX antenna for its upcoming Gogo Galileo low earth orbit satellite-based connectivity solution.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, Chris Moore, earnings call, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Galileo, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, gogo, Gogo 5G, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satellite, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC

Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Live, Boosts Performance

1 May 2025 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The Gilat Sidewinder terminal sits atop the CRJ900 with a low profile, reducing drag impact

Air Canada Aeroplan members flying across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean can now get online for free in flight. I got to test the system before the offical go-live date hit.

This story is about: Aeroplan, Air Canada, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, frequent flier, frequent flyer, GEO, Gilat, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, loyalty, Mark Nasr, multi-orbit, Norman Haughton, Starlink, Stellar Blu, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Intelsat Sees Progress with Boeing for Multi-orbit ESA

15 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The exploded view version of the Intelsat/Sidewinder terminal was on display at AIX; the version that flies on Boeing planes is likely to be a bit different

Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 777X, 787, AeroShroud, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX25, antenna, Boeing, Boeing Global Services, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gilat, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, line-fit, radome, Rob Baird, Sidewinder, SpaceX, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

American Airlines Launches Free Wi-Fi in 2026

15 April 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The first regional jet to fly with the Intelsat/Gilat (Stellar Blu) kit on board: N611SK, operated by SkyWest for American Eagle.

Wi-Fi will be free for American Airlines AAdvantage members from 2026, sponsored by AT&T.

This story is about: Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, frequent flier, frequent flyer, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, JetBlue, loyalty, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Porter Air, Satellite, Starlink, United Airlines, ViaSat, WestJet Filed Under: IFEC

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