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Airbus HBCplus qualifies connectivity, adds Safran, Inmarsat as initial providers

14 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Airbus unveiled its new HBCplus in-flight connectivity solution at AIX 2022 in Hamburg this week

Airlines looking for an in-flight satellite connection have a new way to choose. Airbus unveiled its HBCplus offering. a flexible satellite connectivity solution, at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg this week.

This story is about: Airbus, antenna, Astronics, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, line-fit, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, ThinKom, VICTS Filed Under: IFEC

ThinKom targets regional jets with smaller antenna solution

8 June 2022 By Seth Miller 1 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.

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.

This story is about: AIX22, antenna, CarlisleIT, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ka1717, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, phased array, regional jet, Satellite, ThinAir, ThinKom, VICTS Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Spirit Airlines completes A320 WiFi installs

16 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Spirit Airlines A320 fleet is now fully fitted with in-flight WiFi. With both the A321 and now the A320 fleets completed, Spirit’s fleet can deliver in-flight internet service on more than 82% of its departures and 87% of its available seat miles.

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

Two more ESAs prepare for flight

28 March 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A sample of ESA elements that will eventually be assembled into systems flying on commercial aircraft.

More electronically steered antenna (ESAs) solutions will be flying later this year. At least two more companies are looking to launch test flights of the new technology with a focus on eventually serving commercial aircraft.

This story is about: 2Ku, antenna, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GDC Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, phased array, Satellite, SatShow2022, Stellar Blu, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

LATAM picks Intelsat 2Ku for connectivity growth

7 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

https://www.flickr.com/photos/carlosdob777/33907622701/ - Carlos Daniel Dobelli

LATAM will extend its in-flight WiFi portfolio across all its A320 family planes, thanks to a new deal with Intelsat. The company expects to install the 2Ku system across up to 160 existing and new aircraft in the years ahead.

This story is about: 2Ku, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ku, Ku-band, LATAM, Satellite, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat, GDC celebrate 737 certification of Falcon 300 terminal for GX Aviation

1 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s new GX Aviation terminal is now FAA certified for installation on Boeing 737 family aircraft. The Falcon 300 kit was developed in partnership with developed GDC Advanced Technology and includes GDC’s dual modem manager (MODMAN), with components by Kontron, and the proven, reliable, low-profile Ka2517 antenna by ThinKom.

This story is about: 737, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Falcon 300, GDC Technics, GX, GX Aviation, GX+ North America, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Jupiter, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Kontron, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Scratch another IFC player from the commercial market

17 November 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

The Dubai Air Show provided plenty of positive news in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity world this week, but also some bad news. A second player is now out of the commercial aviation connectivity business.

This story is about: DAS21, Dubai Air Show, Etihad, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, merger, Satellite, Saudia, Taqnia Space, ThinKom, UON, wifi, Yahsat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Saudia selects Inmarsat GX for A321neo connectivity

15 November 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Saudia’s upcoming A321neo and A321XLR fleet will feature Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution. The deal covers 35 aircraft slated to join the fleet in the coming years, and represents a series of firsts in the industry.

This story is about: A321neo, A321XLR, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, Falcon 300, GDC Technics, GX Aviation, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Saudia, Taqnia Space, ThinKom, UON Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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

Panasonic picks ThinKom for next gen antenna solution

9 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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It is not 2Ku. But the new partnership between Panasonic Avionics and ThinKom definitely covers Ku, too. The two companies announced plans to develop an updated antenna solution to fly with Panasonic’s airline customers, starting from 2023.

This story is about: 2Ku, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, KuToo, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Satellite, ThinAir, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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