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ViaSat-2

PaxEx Premium: Huge boost for Viasat’s aero play

12 February 2019 By Seth Miller

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

As the installed aircraft count ticks higher for Viasat so, too, does the share of revenue the company realizes from that segment. The growth rate will slow in the coming year as the American Airlines fleet completes its conversion (more than 450 aircraft installed to date) but CEO Mark Dankberg believes there is still runway left in the market. Even if it is going to be a little later than previously expected.

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This story is about: 2Ku, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, gogo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, KuKa, PaxEx, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3, Virgin America, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Neos chooses Viasat for Dreamliner connectivity

5 February 2019 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

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Little deals matter, too. Italian leisure carrier Neos is the latest carrier to choose an inflight wifi connectivity solution. The carrier picked Viasat’s Ka-band system to operate on its trio of 787 Dreamliners.

This story is about: 787, 787-9, Africa, Caribbean, Dreamliner, Eutelsat, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, Middle East, NEOS, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

La Compagnie finally gets connected, picks Viasat for A321neo

25 September 2018 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

When French all-premium carrier La Compagnie launched in February 2014 it promised inflight wifi connectivity for passengers on its flights between New York City and Paris. Some five years later the carrier is poised to deliver on that promise. The Viasat Ka-band kit will fly on its new A321neo aircraft in 2019.

This story is about: A321neo, Eutelsat, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, La Compagnie, New York City, Paris, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Aeromexico confirms Viasat connectivity on MAX fleet

24 September 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Aeromexico confirmed its plans to add Viasat’s Ka-band connectivity on the 737 MAX fleet. The announcement at APEX Expo this morning confirms the long-rumored plans between the two and adds 18 planes to the Viasat fleet in North America. Aeromexico has options for an additional 60 MAX planes to be fitted with the Viasat kit.

This story is about: Aeromexico, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO18, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

EXPO Preview: What’s on tap this week

23 September 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The annual APEX EXPO is less than 24 hours away and anticipation for this year’s event is high. Many suppliers are promising big new throughout the week. In the inflight connectivity world it remains to be seen if anything will top the Panasonic Avionics/Inmarsat announcement from last week. Of course new order announcements are anticipated and will likely be big news. But what additional news will develop during the week?

This story is about: APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO18, Global Eagle, Global Xpress, gogo, GX, IFC, IFE, IFEC, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, ViaSat-2 Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

American Airlines extends Viasat deal to A321neo fleet

9 August 2018 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

American Airlines will take the Viasat Ka-band inflight connectivity solution on its A321neo fleet when deliveries begin in 2019. The 100-aircraft deal was secured in recent weeks and announced by Viasat as part of its quarterly earnings release Thursday afternoon.

This story is about: American Airlines, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, internet, Ka, Ka-band, Oakleigh Thorne, PaxEx, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

JetBlue’s new A320 takes flight

3 May 2018 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

New seats, new screens and more live television took flight one JetBlue this week. The first of the restyled A320 planes is now in service, delivering upgraded amenities. And 12 extra seats on board.

This story is about: A320, Airbus, AVANT, galley, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, internet, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, lavatory, Space Flex v2, SpaceFlex, SpaceFlex v2, Thales, Thales AVANT, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, wifi, Zodiac, Zodiac Aerospace Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Eutelsat goes big on Ka-band, dumps ViaSat-3

5 April 2018 By Seth Miller

Major drama in the inflght connectivity world this afternoon as joint venture partners Eutelsat and Viasat are splitting on a major project. Eutelsat is launching KONNECT, its own massive increase in Ka-band capacity in 2021 and has new partners to work with on that deal. Oh, and it is bailing on its potential partnership for the ViaSat-3's EMEA coverage.

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This story is about: Europe, Eutelsat, FlytLIVE, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, InFlyt, internet, Ka, Ka-band, SES, SES-17, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Icelandair joins the 737 MAX family; IFC missing to start

28 February 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Icelandair is the latest carrier to join the 737 MAX family. The carrier took delivery of its first MAX8 today and will press it into service just a few weeks hence. That may hamstring the inflight connectivity experience for passengers, unfortunately.

This story is about: 737 MAX8, 737MAX, Boeing, Eutelsat, Icelandair, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

United Airlines, Viasat “MAX out” partnership

8 February 2018 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

United recommitted to Viasat’s Ka-band inflight wifi connectivity solution, with the 737 MAX fleet a big part of the news. This is yet another direct win for Viasat in the North American market.

This story is about: 737MAX, Aeromexico, Air Canada, gogo, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, Thales, ViaSat, ViaSat-2 Filed Under: IFEC

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