Saudia selects Inmarsat GX for A321neo connectivity
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...
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Iraqi Airways chooses Panasonic Avionics for IFE/C future
Streaming, in-seat, or internet-connected? Iraqi Airways' new in-flight entertainment and connectivity plans will include a bit of each, all powered by Panasonic Avionics. The deal,...
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Rex activates WiFi on 737s
Australia's Rex Airlines is now online in the sky. The carrier officially activated the 2Ku satellite internet offering from Intelsat on its fleet of 737-800s....
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Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth
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...
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Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN
Aegean Airlines is the next customer for Inmarsat's European Aviation Network. The Greek airline installed the hybrid satellite/terrestrial in-flight connectivity solution on at least four...
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Gogo boasts 25 Mbps per plane (or more!) for new 5G network
How fast will connections on the upcoming Gogo 5G network be? The company anticipates delivering 25 megabits per second (Mbps) on average to any connected...
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Breeze bets big on premium with new A220s
Breeze Airways expects strong demand for premium seating up-sells on its new A220 fleet. The carrier chose to fit 36 "Nicest" first class seats on...
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Successful launch for SES-17
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.
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Inmarsat’s GX Aviation to go live in India
Inmarsat's GX Aviation in-flight wifi service is expected to come online over India later this year, with SpiceJet announced as the launch carrier.
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Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone
Looking for WiFi on a Spirit Airlines flight? Depending on which aircraft type you're on, the odds of fast, inexpensive connectivity on board could be...