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STCs

Starlink now certified for Global Express installs

12 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

N94FX, part of the Flexjet Global Express fleet, by Jonathan Payne via flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/jonpsphotos/48332181146/

The Starlink inflight internet service from SpaceX can now be installed on Bombardier Global Express business jets.

This story is about: BizAv, Bombardier, business aviation, Flexjet, Global Express, 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

Hawaiian activates Starlink with "surprise and delight" availability

9 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The SpaceX Starlink terminal installed atop a Hawaiian A321neo

Just a week after announcing the service was certified, Hawaiian Airlines officially launched its inflight internet era on Thursday. But the first plane to serve passengers was not the first install.

This story is about: A321neo, Chris Liebertz, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Starlink certified for Hawaiian’s A321neo fleet

30 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Hawaiian Airlines confirms the Starlink inflight internet hardware is now certified for installation on its A321neo fleet. As expected, the company will offer the service for free to all passengers on board.

This story is about: Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JSX, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Starlink flying on SpaceX’s new 737-800

26 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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

SpaceX has a new private jet, and it appears to be flying with the Starlink inflight internet services on board.

This story is about: 737-800, A321neo, BizAv, Boeing, business aviation, CesiumAstro, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, Hanwha, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JSX, Ka1717, Ka2517, Ku3030, phased array, Phasor, Sidewinder, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Stellar Blu, Supplemental Type Certificate, ThinAir, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

Another IFC upgrade underway

25 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

Another long-awaited inflight connectivity upgrade appears to be underway, this time in Asia.

This story is about: Eclipse Global Connectivity, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Ka-band, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

STCs show signs of progress

16 January 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

a set of aircraft radomes on display

When it comes to tracking connectivity installations, sometimes regulators share the most useful insights. Taking a look at which STCs have (and have not) been issued lately offers up some details on a few key programs across the industry.

This story is about: 767-300ER, 767-400, A321neo, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, Citation, Delta Air Lines, DIRECTV, Duncan Aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, Gulfstream, Hawaiian Airlines, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat Global, Ka-band, lawsuit, regulations, Satellite, SmartSky, SpaceX, Starlink, STC, STCs, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Trans-Exec picks Starlink for biz jet internet

22 October 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Trans-Exec Private Jets will install Starlink for in-flight internet. The SpaceX satellite-based service will be installed on the company’s fleet of Gulfstream aircraft.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, David Bilson, 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, NBAA, NBAA23, Nextant Aerospace, SpaceX, Starlink, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, Trans-Exec Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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, Flexjet, 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

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