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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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...
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Air Belgium picks Panasonic Avionics for IFE/C on A330neo fleet
Passengers on Air Belgium's new A330neo fleet will deliver an upgraded in-flight entertainment and connectivity experience to passengers on board. The aircraft are fitted with...
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Gogo announces Jet Edge as 5G launch customer
Aircraft owner/operators are lining up to take advantage of the upgraded Gogo 5G network, slated to launch in 2022. Jet Edge announced this week it...
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Does an airline owe refunds for broken in-flight wifi?
Does an airline owe passengers a refund if their in-flight wifi doesn't deliver? Currently that answer is murky. And at least one connectivity provider objects...
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Plane Simple BizAv antenna launches from Satcom Direct, QEST
Business aviation integrator Satcom Direct completed testing of its new Plane Simple in-flight connectivity antenna solution, confirming full functionality of the kit across multiple satellites...
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Air France introduces A220, shows off new cabin
The first Air France A220 arrived at the airline's home base in Paris this week, offering an opportunity for the carrier to show off its...