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Another Spirit Airlines WiFi turning point

15 March 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Spirit Airlines hit another milestone in its in-flight WiFi service rollout earlier this month. And, while it may be a tad premature, it gives the carrier an opportunity to focus more on marketing the on-board internet offering to passengers.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Inflight connectivity soars higher than ever

14 January 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

When the Airbus Perlan Mission II takes flight later this year it will soar higher than ever. And it will do so with a new in-flight connectivity link on board.

This story is about: Airbus, Certus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Perlan, Satellite, Thales, Thales FlytLink, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

American to be launch customer for Thales Optiq displays

13 December 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The new Thales Optiq displays will soon fly on American Airlines' 787-9 and A321XLR aircraft

American Airlines’ upcoming A321XLR and 787-9 aircraft will be the launch platform for the Thales AVANT Optiq displays. These 4K HDR screens, featuring Samsung QLED technology also offer Bluetooth pairing at every seat.

This story is about: 787-9, A321XLR, American Airlines, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Optiq, Thales, Thales AVANT Filed Under: IFEC

From Thales to Inmarsat: An IFEC Executive Shift

28 October 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Rendering of a new Inmarsat GX satellite

Philippe Carette will be the new President of Inmarsat’s Aviation operations from 22 November 2021. He joins the company after eight years at Thales, including the past three as CEO of the Thales InFlyt division.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

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

Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone

18 October 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Looking for WiFi on a Spirit Airlines flight? Depending on which aircraft type you’re on, the odds of fast, inexpensive connectivity on board could be surprisingly high.

This story is about: A319, A320, A320neo, A321, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, wifi 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

United toys with free in-flight WiFi for messaging, plus a streaming option

21 July 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

United's first 737 MAX 8 with the Viasat kit under the radome

Expect to see some new wifi options on some United Airlines flights, at least for a short while. The company is testing options for higher speeds to support streaming video services, as well as a free option for messaging services, on some of its aircraft.

This story is about: in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Thales, Thales Inflyt, United Airlines, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Singapore Airlines expands in-flight shopping with on-ground fulfillment

12 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Singapore Airlines wants to sell more on board, with fulfillment on the ground. An update to the IFE system on some A350s will support this.

In-flight shopping took a new turn on Singapore Airlines as the carrier unveils an expanded on-board shopping experience. With a range of delivery options, the expanded KrisShop melds the convenience of on-board shopping with inventory only possible through a warehouse on the ground.

This story is about: Airfree, duty free, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, KrisShop, shopping, Singapore Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: IFEC

Tracking tails: More WiFi flying sooner than expected

25 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

In-flight WiFi installations don’t have to be a slow, drawn out affair. And even with the rebound in air travel demand in the US, some airlines are finding the necessary downtime in their fleet to get the gear installed. Including one sub-fleet that finished a little faster than previously anticipated.

This story is about: 2Ku, A320, A321, Delta Air Lines, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PaxEx, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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