ViaSat-3 F2 is safely on its way to geosynchronous orbit, and CEO Mark Dankberg has some thoughts about what the future of satellite communications, with his company’s constellations playing a large role.
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IAG Signs Starlink for Inflight Internet Update
Chalk up another 500 aircraft in the Starlink inflight internet fleet, with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling committed to a full fleet deployment.
SkyFive Scores India Inflight Internet License
India’s role in the aviation world continues to grow, including options for inflight internet thanks to a license recently issued to SkyFive.
Viasat Expands Polar Connectivity on GX10
Viasat continues to expand its polar satellite coverage using its GX10 payloads.
Capacity to be free
Supporting a potential for 150,000 more passengers online in the sky every day at the end of October is no easy feat. But suppliers say they’re ready for Southwest’s shift, and the other airlines expected in the months to follow.
Gossiping Around the APEX Water Cooler
Kuiper made a splash at APEX Global Expo this year, showing up with its first customer in hand. Starlink also always grabs a lot of attention. But it was the quieter conversations away from the main floor that were, as always, most interesting.
PaxEx PR: Viasat Targets October ULA Launch for ViaSat-3 F2
Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite is scheduled to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida in the second half of October 2025. ViaSat-3 F2, which has been custom designed with state-of-the-art technology to maximize the efficient deployment […]
JetBlue to Deploy Quvia Grid for Next-gen IFC Management
As JetBlue’s next generation of inflight internet enters service it will be backed by Quvia’s Grid solution, providing management of the in-cabin network.
Southwest Wi-Fi Goes Free
Southwest Airlines is switching to free Wi-Fi on board from 24 October 2025.
JetBlue, Kuiper Team for Next-Gen Inflight Internet
More than a decade after introducing fast, free Wi-Fi, JetBlue is refreshing the Fly-Fi experience as the first airline to sign a deal with Amazon’s Kuiper program.