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ViaSat-3

In-flight connectivity’s next major hurdle: Smaller planes

22 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A mockup of the Stellar Blu antenna on display at the Intelsat booth during Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 in Hamburg

More than a thousand larger regional jets fly across North America. All of them deliver a sub-par inflight WiFi experience. But that could soon change, as multiple airlines move to upgrade the systems on board over the next few years.

This story is about: air-to-ground, Aircraft Interiors Expo, AIX, AIX22, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, EBACE, EBACE22, gogo, Gogo 5G, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Ka1717, Ka2517, Ku3030, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satcom Direct, Satellite, Saudia, SmartSky, Starlink, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinAir, Thinkom, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat secures installation approval in China

13 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a 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

American selects suites for new 787-9 design

12 April 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

American Airlines plans a dramatic revamp to its 787-9 fleet. The carrier will introduce new premium cabin seats on board, including sliding door suites, according to documentation shared with employees.

This story is about: 787-9, American Airlines, Boeing, business class, Dreamliner, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Main Cabin Extra, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats, suites, Thales, Thales AVANT, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth

8 November 2021 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

Consolidation finally arrived to the in-flight connectivity world, and it arrived in a massive way. Viasat agreed to buy Inmarsat in a deal valued at $7.3 billion. Subject to typical regulatory and closing conditions, the companies hope to close the transaction in the second half of 2022.

This story is about: IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, IoT, merger, regulations, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

BizAv broadband boosts from Collins Aerospace

28 September 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One of the tail-mount antenna options Astronics hopes will sell well in the BizAv market

Business jet in-flight connectivity scored a boost this week with multiple Collins Aerospace announcements. Whether over Ku or Ka band, the satellite internet options continue to expand, with a new offering and a boost to existing deals.

This story is about: Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat boosts aviation backlog, lingers over LEO likelihood

9 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Viasat is making a lot of money, even though it cannot add new users to its core satellite offering today. But the company is not shying away from aircraft additions, with hundreds more anticipated over the next couple years.

This story is about: Delta Air Lines, earnings call, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, United Airlines, ViaSat, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Icelandair brings the MAX 9 online

22 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Icelandair 737 MAX flying over snowy terrain

Icelandair can once again claim in-flight wifi availability on 100% of its flights. The carrier’s 737 MAX fleet, fitted with Ka-band satellite connectivity from Viasat, began activation earlier this year and will accelerate thanks to a recently received certification on the MAX 9.

This story is about: 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Azul goes live with free WiFi on board, powered by Viasat

21 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

More than a dozen Azul aircraft now offer free in-flight wifi service on board, with plans to surpass 100 fitted planes in the months ahead.

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, Airbus, Azul, Brazil, E195-E2, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, KLM, Satellite, Telebras, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Flexjet picks Viasat to upgrade BizJet connectivity

17 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Embraer's Praetor 600

Fractional jet ownership leader Flexjet will add Viasat’s in-flight connectivity products to portions of its fleet, bringing high-speed internet service to its owner/passengers.

This story is about: business aviation, FlexJet, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-2, ViaSat-3, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

First ViaSat-3 satellite completes payload integration

7 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

The first of the ViaSat-3 satellites reached a major milestone with completion of payload integration and performance testing. The satellite payload shipped to Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA for bus integration. The fully assembled satellite will then undergo a complete series of environmental testing to simulate the rigors of launch and operation in the harsh environment of space. Launch is targeted for early calendar year 2022.

This story is about: Ka, Ka-band, Satellite, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

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