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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

Starlink shines on JSX

13 March 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Starlink antenna is barely noticeable atop the JSX Embraer E145

Of course it works; this was a media demo flight, after all. But the fact that the Starlink internet service works so well on the JSX fleet was never a sure thing; the program had a few hiccups along the way. But the overall performance was impressive, and in a couple ways that were true differentiators from competing solutions.

This story is about: AirBaltic, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, ZIPAir Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews

AirBaltic picks Starlink for inflight internet

10 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An airBaltic A220-300 at the carrier's home base in Riga

Inflight WiFi is coming to airBaltic. The carrier will fit its fleet of A220-300 aircraft with the SpaceX Starlink system, providing complimentary internet services in the sky.

This story is about: A220-300, AirBaltic, certification, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jonathan Hofeller, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Gauss, regulations, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate 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

Starlink Aviation opens up for BizAv orders

19 October 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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

Starlink for business aviation is officially on the market, coinciding with the NBAA 2022 conference in Orlando. The company is now accepting orders for the inflight internet service, with hardware to ship in 2023.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Challenger 300, Challenger 350, E135, E145, Falcon 2000, G450, G550, G650, Global Express, Gulfstream, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, NBAA, NBAA22, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs Filed Under: IFEC

Starlink Scuttlebutt: Skepticism and Support

17 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The Starlink antenna panel is small and light, while promising high speed internet service on airplanes.

Nearly every conversation about in-flight connectivity at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg this week includes mention of the SpaceX Starlink offering. Company executives are wandering the show floor carrying an antenna panel that they hope will soon be certified to fly, while airlines and competitors alike debate the unique path the company has chosen for nearly every facet of the offering.

This story is about: Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, radome, regional jet, regulations, Satellite, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs 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, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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