Wi-Fi will be free for American Airlines AAdvantage members from 2026, sponsored by AT&T.
ViaSat
Viasat, Telesat Officially Team for Multi-orbit Connectivity
The long-teased deal between Viasat and Telesat is now signed, with Lightspeed contracted for LEO connectivity capacity from 2027(ish).
Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans
Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.
Riyadh Air Taps Viasat for Fast, Free Inflight Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi will be free when Riyadh Air takes flight, powered by Viasat’s global satellite constellation.
SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
Seeing Stars: Emirates Taps Starlink
Given SpaceX’s announced backlog there’s potential for several more airlines to be part of the Starlink family. And it now appears Emirates is going to become one of them.
Hughes Fusion Confirmed for Delta A321neo, A350 Aircraft
Nearly two years after announcing its Fusion platform, Hughes Networks confirmed its first customer: Delta Air Lines.
CesiumAstro Sees Potential in Commercial Aviation Market
CesiumAstro is talking big about making the leap from government contracts to the commercial aviation business.
Aeromexico taps Viasat for IFC update
Viasat snagged Aeromexico as an inflight connectivity customer seven years ago. Today the companies announced an expansion of that partnership.
Royal Jordanian presses forward with Viasat IFC update
Royal Jordanian is moving forward with plans to update inflight internet service on its 787 fleet.