Category: 2Ku

LATAM picks Intelsat 2Ku for connectivity growth

2Ku, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ku, Ku-band, LATAM, Satellite, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

LATAM will extend its in-flight WiFi portfolio across all its A320 family planes, thanks to a new deal with Intelsat. The company expects to install the 2Ku system across up to 160 existing and new aircraft in the years ahead.
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Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

2Ku, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, JAST-1C, JSAT, Ku, Ku-band, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Intelsat’s in-flight connectivity solution can offer more and faster coverage across Asia, thanks to a new partnership with Japanese satellite operator JSAT. Intelsat will use Ku-band capacity on the new JSAT-1C high throughput satellite to boost perfo…

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Streaming IFE, softer seats feature on Northern Pacific’s new interiors

2Ku, 757-200, ACLA Studio, BYOD, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, News, Northern Pacific Airways, PaxEx, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Tapis Corporation, Travel, wifi, Wireless IFE, Zodiac, Zodiac Aerospace

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

With Northern Pacific aiming to launch trans-pacific flights via Anchorage later this year, what should passengers expect on board? Interiors work on the first aircraft is not yet complete, but the company shared some details on seating, entertainment,…

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Streaming IFE, softer seats feature on Northern Pacific’s new interiors

2Ku, 757-200, ACLA Studio, BYOD, economy class, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Northern Pacific Airways, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, seating, seats, Seats & Cabin, Streaming IFE, Tapis Corporation, Travel, wifi, Wireless IFE, Zodiac, Zodiac Aerospace

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

With Northern Pacific aiming to launch trans-pacific flights via Anchorage later this year, what should passengers expect on board? Interiors work on the first aircraft is not yet complete, but the company shared some details on seating, entertainment,…

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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

2Ku, 777-300ER, business class, Cathay Pacific, economy class, first class, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, News, PaxEx, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, Qatar Airways, seating, seats, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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

2Ku, 777-300ER, business class, Cathay Pacific, economy class, first class, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, Qatar Airways, seating, seats, Seats & Cabin, Travel, wifi

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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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

2Ku, 737-800, Australia, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, PaxEx, Qantas, Rex Airlines, Satellite, Streaming IFE, Travel, virgin australia, wifi

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

2Ku, 737-800, Australia, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, Qantas, Rex Airlines, Satellite, Streaming IFE, Travel, virgin australia, wifi

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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Panasonic picks ThinKom for next gen antenna solution

2Ku, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, KuToo, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, ThinAir, Thinkom, Travel

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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 updated antenna solution to fly with Panasonic’s airline customers, starting from 2023.
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Panasonic picks ThinKom for next gen antenna solution

2Ku, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ku, Ku-band, KuToo, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PremCat, Satellite, ThinAir, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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 updated antenna solution to fly with Panasonic’s airline customers, starting from 2023.
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Cathay Pacific A321neo brings many firsts to market

2Ku, A321neo, Anuvu, Bluetooth, business class, Cathay Pacific, Content Service Provider, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, News, NEXT, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, power, Premium Cabin, routes, seating, seats, Travel, USB, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

With its inaugural flight A321neo to Shanghai-Pudong on 4 August, Cathay Pacific will break through a number of milestones, particularly around in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.
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Cathay Pacific A321neo brings many firsts to market

2Ku, A321neo, Anuvu, Bluetooth, business class, Cathay Pacific, Content Service Provider, economy class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Intelsat, NEXT, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, power, Premium Cabin, routes, seating, seats, Seats & Cabin, Travel, USB, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

With its inaugural flight A321neo to Shanghai-Pudong on 4 August, Cathay Pacific will break through a number of milestones, particularly around in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.
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Intelsat Commercial Aviation launches, retires Gogo name

2Ku, gogo, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, PaxEx, Satellite, Thinkom, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The on-board product will still be known at 2Ku, at least for now. But the in-flight connectivity company previously known as Gogo Commercial Aviation officially changed its name to Intelsat Commercial Aviation, less than a year after closing on the tr…

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Intelsat Commercial Aviation launches, retires Gogo name

2Ku, gogo, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, PremCat, Satellite, Thinkom, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The product will still be known at 2Ku, at least for now. But the in-flight connectivity company previously known as Gogo Commercial Aviation officially changed its name to Intelsat Commercial Aviation, less than a year after closing on the transaction…

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Tracking tails: More WiFi flying sooner than expected

2Ku, A320, A321, Delta Air Lines, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PaxEx, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, Travel, ViaSat, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

In-flight WiFi installations don’t have to be a slow, drawn out affair. And even with the rebound in air travel demand in the US, some airlines are finding the necessary downtime in their fleet to get the gear installed. Including one sub-fleet that fi…

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Air France picks WiFi for A220 fleet

2Ku, A220, Air France, Anuvu, Global Eagle, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, KLM, PaxEx, portal, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Air France selected the 2Ku solution from Intelsat to fit its A220 fleet, adding a bit of variation to the carrier’s connectivity configurations.
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