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STC

Starlink set to fly on FlexJet fleet

20 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

FlexJet selected SpaceX’s Starlink service for inflight internet across its fleet, with the G650 first type to be certified and installed.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Gulfstream, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Nextant Aerospace, SpaceX, Starlink, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC

Another regional connectivity deal is done

7 June 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

ThinKom's ThinAir family now has a new kid brother. The company formally launched the ThinAir Ka1717 offering this week, offering a smaller, lighter solution targeting the regional jet market.

No one is willing to spill the beans completely, but it appears ThinKom has secured an airline launch customer for its Ka1717 regional jet inflight internet solution.

This story is about: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Bill Milroy, Delta Air Lines, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat Global, Jupiter, Ka1717, regional jet, SES-17, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, Thales, ThinAir, ThinKom, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo pays down debt, reports record quarterly service revenue

3 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the first antenna panels for the Gogo 5G network upgrade

Gogo notified debtors of its intention to pay off $100 million of outstanding debt, a move that will help the company reduce its long-term interest expenses.

This story is about: earnings call, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, lawsuit, Oakleigh Thorne, patent, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Astronics plans Ka-band antenna program for 777s

16 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the integrated Safran Ka-band terminal, featuring hardware from ThinKom and Astronics

Astronics plans to certify a Ka-band inflight internet terminal for the 777.

This story is about: 777, 777X, Airbus, Astronics, Boeing, Emirates, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Inmarsat Global, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, radome, Safran Passenger Innovations, Satellite, SatShow2023, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat satellite internet now available on Gulfstream G450s

20 December 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A G450 landing at Las Vegas by Tomás Del Coro via Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/tomasdelcoro/50529962971

Gulfstream G450 owners now have another choice for inflight internet service. Viasat announced receipt of a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation of its Global Aero Terminal 5510 on the type.

This story is about: G450, Global Aero Terminal 5510, Gulfstream, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

JSX now online with SpaceX Starlink

10 December 2022 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The JSX E145 carrying the special Starlink livery, now also has the Starlink hardware installed. Image via SpaceX

The first JSX aircraft carrying the SpaceX Starlink inflight internet service entered service last week. The carrier confirmed that the FAA certification for the installation was received earlier in the week and SpaceX noted that the kit is active.

This story is about: FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, regional jet, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink/JSX STC slips

7 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Showing off the antenna panel atop an E145 aircraft; image via Starlink

The first plane is fitted and flying. The new SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity system on JSX works, and the companies are excited to deploy it fleet wide. Alas, it does not appear they will meet the target timeline of having the system fully installed before the end of the year. The necessary Supplemental Type Certification (STC) remains pending with the authorities.

This story is about: APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO22, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jonathan Hofeller, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, regional jet, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat secures installation approval in China

13 April 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

Viasat took another major step forward in its efforts to deliver in-flight Wi-Fi service over China. The CAAC now will permit installations on A320 family aircraft thanks to a newly issued certification.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, CAAC, certification, China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Gogo 5G hits certification milestone

24 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the large 5G antennae on a Gogo ATG tower

Gogo’s new 5G in-flight WiFi service moved step closer to reality, with the airplane antenna receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration.

This story is about: 5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, Duncan Aviation, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Oakleigh Thorne, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

2Ku antenna challenges hit the A220

23 March 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

An Air Canada A220-300 with the 2Ku antenna installed. (Image via Air Canada)

Air vortices off the 2Ku antenna system are once again causing troubles. This time it is the Airbus A220 affected, with some 65 fitted aircraft up for additional inspection and hardware replacement as a result.

This story is about: 2Ku, Air Canada, Airworthiness Directive, Delta Air Lines, gogo, Intelsat, radome, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, Transport Canada Filed Under: IFEC

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