United Airlines adds free Messaging to in-flight WiFi

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United Airlines passengers now have a free, albeit limited, in-flight WiFi option on board. The carrier enabled free messaging services for travelers via its mobile app.
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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

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Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.
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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Qatar Airways is looking to partners to help augment its long-haul fleet. Cathay Pacific is next up, with a couple 777s likely moving west early in 2022.
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AirAsia brings Inmarsat GX Aviation installations in-house with Asia Digital Engineering

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The AirAsia group is getting deeper into the in-flight connectivity business. Wholly owned subsidiary Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) completed its first installation of the GX Aviation system on a company A320, opening the door to future installations …

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AirAsia brings Inmarsat GX Aviation installations in-house with Asia Digital Engineering

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The AirAsia group is getting deeper into the in-flight connectivity business. Wholly owned subsidiary Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) completed its first installation of the GX Aviation system on a company A320, opening the door to future installations …

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World2Fly picks GX Aviation via SITA for A350 WiFi

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Spanish leisure airline World2Fly officially activated in-flight internet on its first A350-900. The GX Aviation platform from Inmarsat will deliver high-speed connectivity on board, with integration services delivered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR division…

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World2Fly picks GX Aviation via SITA for A350 WiFi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Spanish leisure airline World2Fly officially activated in-flight internet on its first A350-900. The GX Aviation platform from Inmarsat will deliver high-speed connectivity on board, with integration services delivered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR division…

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Scratch another IFC player from the commercial market

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The Dubai Air Show provided plenty of positive news in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity world this week, but also some bad news. A second player is now out of the commercial aviation connectivity business.
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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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. And, to help acquaint passengers with the service, WiFi is free on board for the rest of Nov…

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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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. And, to help acquaint passengers with the service, WiFi is free on board for the rest of Nov…

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Gogo sees LEO as part of its future

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Gogo reported its first quarterly profit in history on record service revenues in Q3 2021. And the company is not slowing down. Executives continue to push the potential for future growth opportunities, both terrestrial and satellite-based, while also …

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Gogo snags 5G STC partnership for 30 aircraft types

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Gogo announced plans to develop STCs for more than 30 aircraft types as part of its 5G rollout. The deal will see Duncan Aviation provide engineering and certification services for a broad range of business jets. The STC portfolio we’re partnerin…

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Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN

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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 aircraft so far, with one known to be active.
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Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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 aircraft so far, with one known to be active.
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A vendor selected

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

One slightly disappointing bit of news from the Breeze A220 unveiling this week is that the in-flight WiFi service will not be available when the planes enter service. Still, there are a few hints as to what the offering will be and how it will be stru…

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Inmarsat’s GX Aviation to go live in India

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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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SpiceJet online later this year with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight wifi service is expected to come online over India later this year, with SpiceJet as the launch carrier.
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Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone

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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 surprisingly high.
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Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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 surprisingly high.
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