Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Don’t call it a comeback; FlexExec’s been here for years. Still, after laying low for a while, Intelsat and Satcom Direct are launching a new push into the business jet connectivity market, with high hopes for improved WiFi service on board.
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Flying Colours to sell, install SmartSky connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Flying Colours Corp. the international maintenance, repair, overhaul, and completions company, signed an agreement with North Carolina-based SmartSky Networks to act as a sales and installation facility for SmartSky’s air-to-ground connectivity equipme…
Flying Colours to sell, install SmartSky connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Flying Colours Corp. the international maintenance, repair, overhaul, and completions company, signed an agreement with North Carolina-based SmartSky Networks to act as a sales and installation facility for SmartSky’s air-to-ground connectivity equipme…
Airbus scores a LiFi win for a trio of corporate jets
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
A trio of Saudi-based corporate jets will soon carry LiFi-connected screens on board. Alpha Star Aviation signed a letter of agreement at the Dubai Air Show this week to add the equipment to three Airbus Corporate Jets it manages.
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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…
Gogo boasts 25 Mbps per plane (or more!) for new 5G network
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
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 aircraft. Peak speeds are expected in the 75-80 megabits per second range.
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Gogo boasts 25 Mbps per plane for new 5G network
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
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 aircraft. Peak speeds are expected in the 75-80 megabits per second range.
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IFC Trash Talking
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
NBAA has come and gone. Both Gogo and SmartSky made major announcements about their upcoming next-gen air-to-ground connectivity solutions. Both obliquely attacked the other in those releases, hinting at why they would be the better choice for a busine…
Gogo announces Jet Edge as 5G launch customer
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
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 will upgrade 50 of its large-cabin business jets to the new platform as the launch customer for the solu…
Gogo announces Jet Edge as 5G launch customer
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
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 will upgrade 50 of its large-cabin business jets to the new platform as the launch customer for the solu…
Jet ConneX hits 1,000 installs for Inmarsat
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The battle for terrestrial high speed in-flight connectivity is heating up, but on the satellite-based front Inmarsat continues to demonstrate its power. The company announced its 1000th installation on the JetConnecX platform, backed by the GX Aviatio…
SmartSky goes live!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Ad…
SmartSky goes live!
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Ad…
Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Business jet owners and operators can now purchase in-flight wifi service directly from Viasat with the launch of the company’s new Viasat Select offerings.
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Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Business jet owners and operators can now purchase in-flight wifi service directly from Viasat with the launch of the company’s new Viasat Select offerings.
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Plane Simple BizAv antenna launches from Satcom Direct, QEST
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
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 and geographies. Across three days of testing the aircraft…
Plane Simple BizAv antenna launches from Satcom Direct, QEST
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
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 and geographies. Across three days of testing the aircraft…
Gogo’s Value Pitch
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Riding the wave of business aviation recovery, in-flight connectivity provider Gogo is on a mission to make sure the world knows it is a successful business. And one that believes its stock should be trading at a higher price.
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BizAv broadband boosts from Collins Aerospace
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Business jet in-flight connectivity scored a boost this week with multiple Collins Aerospace announcements. Whether over Ku or Ka band, the satellite internet options continue to expand, with a new offering and a boost to existing deals.
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Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in ai…