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...
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SmartSky scores major legal win against WSS
The legal battle between SmartSky and supplier WSS reached its conclusion, with SmartSky scoring a massive win. Following their initial lawsuits filed in September, and...
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Inmarsat OneFi aims to better monetize WiFi for airlines
Can an updated wifi portal deliver significant changes in the in-flight passenger connectivity experience? Inmarsat hopes so, as the company launches OneFi, a "customer experience...
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SES-17 launch scheduled for 22 October
A big boost to Ka-band connectivity over the Americas will come next month as SES-17 secures an October launch date.
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Panasonic picks ThinKom for next gen antenna solution
It is not 2Ku. But the new partnership between Panasonic Avionics and ThinKom definitely covers Ku, too. The two companies announced plans to develop an...
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Flat-rate connectivity bundles launch from Panasonic Avionics
In-flight connectivity packages measured by the megabyte generally suck for consumers. Uncertainty over consumption rates and costs make for a worse passenger experience. Panasonic Avionics...
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Alitalia Due (a/k/a Italia Trasporto Aereo) applies for US service
Come October 15th Alitalia will cease operations; Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will take its place as Italy's flag carrier. Except that Alitalia will still probably...
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Qantas making big moves, looks to restart international travel
The financials are, expectedly, not great for Qantas. But with the carrier's latest earnings report it also expressed optimism in the reopening of international markets...
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OneWeb secures antenna, investment with Hanwha Systems
Each of OneWeb's post-bankruptcy investors plays a strategic role in the company's future. Last week's news of a new partner keeps that streak alive, as...
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El Al removing Viasat WiFi from 737s to avoid aircraft damage
El Al, Astronics, and Viasat joined the dubious group of in-flight connectivity installations causing damage to aircraft last week. As a result, hardware must be...