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SmartSky adds Western Jet Aviation to sell, support Gulfstream installs

February 18, 2022 air-to-ground, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, PaxEx, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Looking to add the newest air-to-ground connectivity solution to our Gulfstream jet? SmartSky’s new partnership with Western Jet Aviation can help you out.
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SmartSky adds Western Jet Aviation to sell, support Gulfstream installs

February 18, 2022 air-to-ground, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Looking to add the newest air-to-ground connectivity solution to our Gulfstream jet? SmartSky’s new partnership with Western Jet Aviation can help you out.
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Bridging the transition: Anuvu details connectivity roadmap

February 17, 2022 Anuvu, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, PremCat, Satellite, Telesat, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

What does a satellite connectivity company do with 10 gigabits/second of new capacity? “Deliver it to customers” was an easy answer for Anuvu’s EVP Connectivity Mike Pigott. But how that capacity gets allocated, and what it means for the company’s evol…

FlexExec rebounds with new terminal from Satcom Direct

February 15, 2022 antenna, Astronics, BizAv, business aviation, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, FlexExec, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Intelsat, Intelsat 29e, Ku, Ku-band, phased array, PremCat, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, Travel

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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Anuvu, Telesat link for massive Ka-band capacity

February 14, 2022 Anuvu, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, PaxEx, Satellite, Telesat, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Anuvu’s appetite for bandwidth continues to grow. The company secured a deal with Telesat for 10 gigabits/second of Ka-band capacity to boost mobility connection options.
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Anuvu, Telesat link for massive Ka-band capacity

February 14, 2022 Anuvu, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, PremCat, Satellite, Telesat, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Anuvu’s appetite for bandwidth continues to grow. The company secured a deal with Telesat for 10 gigabits/second of Ka-band capacity to boost mobility connection options.
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Venmo takes flight on Southwest

February 9, 2022 Anuvu, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, PaxEx, portal, Southwest Airlines, Travel, venmo, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Travelers can now add “Southwest Airlines WiFi” to their Venmo payment comments and really mean it. The airline, in partnership with in-flight WiFi provider Anuvu, added the payment option to its on board portal in recent weeks.
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Venmo takes flight on Southwest

February 9, 2022 Anuvu, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, portal, Southwest Airlines, Travel, venmo, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Travelers can now add “Southwest Airlines WiFi” to their Venmo payment comments and really mean it. The airline, in partnership with in-flight WiFi provider Anuvu, added the payment option to its on board portal in recent weeks.
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Aegean’s EAN in-flight WiFi officially goes live

February 3, 2022 A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, Aegean Airlines, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BYOD, Deutsche Telekom, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, PaxEx, Streaming IFE, Travel, wifi, Wireless IFE

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Aegean’s in-flight wifi offering officially entered service. The system, powered by Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN), is live on seven aircraft and will be active across the full A320 and A321 fleet by the end of 2025.
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Aegean’s EAN in-flight WiFi officially goes live

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Aegean’s in-flight wifi offering officially entered service. The system, powered by Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN), is live on seven aircraft and will be active across the full A320 and A321 fleet by the end of 2025.
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Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

February 1, 2022 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…

SmartSky adds Global Aviation Technologies for sales, installation

January 27, 2022 air-to-ground, ATG-NG, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, SmartSky, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The SmartSky air-to-ground in-flight connectivity solution is now available from Global Aviation Technologies. The Wichita, Kansas location offers installation of the in-stock hardware on aircraft covered by existing certifications.
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Streaming IFE, softer seats feature on Northern Pacific’s new interiors

January 21, 2022 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,…

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

January 21, 2022 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,…

Breeze now selling A220 flights

January 19, 2022 A220, A220-300, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Breeze Airways, bundling, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, News, PaxEx, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, seating, seats, Streaming IFE, Travel, wifi, Wireless IFE

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Looking to grab a ride on the brand new A220s from Breeze? The company loaded its initial plans for the planes, though not the longer-haul routes where the aircraft will truly shine.
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Breeze puts A220 flights on sale

January 19, 2022 A220, A220-300, Airplanes and Airports, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Breeze Airways, bundling, first class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, Premium Cabin, Premium Economy, seating, seats, Seats & Cabin, Streaming IFE, Travel, wifi, Wireless IFE

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Looking to grab a ride on the brand new A220s from Breeze? The company loaded its initial plans for the planes, though not the longer-haul routes where the aircraft will truly shine.
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Inflight connectivity soars higher than ever

January 14, 2022 Airbus, Certus, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, PaxEx, Perlan, Satellite, Thales, Thales FlytLink, Thales Inflyt, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

When the Airbus Perlan Mission II takes flight later this year it will soar higher than ever. And it will do so with a new in-flight connectivity link on board.
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Inflight connectivity soars higher than ever

January 14, 2022 Airbus, Certus, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Iridium, Iridium NEXT, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Perlan, Satellite, Thales, Thales FlytLink, Thales Inflyt, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

When the Airbus Perlan Mission II takes flight later this year it will soar higher than ever. And it will do so with a new in-flight connectivity link on board.
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Intelsat rounds out ‘5G’ constellation with two more satellites ordered

January 14, 2022 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, IS-41, IS-44, PaxEx, Satellite, software-defined satellite, Thales Alenia Space, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The next generation of Intelsat’s network gained two more satellites this week. The company announced plans to deploy Intelsat 41 (IS-41) and Intelsat 44 (IS-44) in geosynchronous orbit by 2025, expanding coverage, capacity, and – most importantly – fl…

Intelsat rounds out ‘5G’ constellation with two more satellites ordered

January 14, 2022 Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, IS-41, IS-44, Satellite, software-defined satellite, Thales Alenia Space, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The next generation of Intelsat’s network gained two more satellites this week. The company announced plans to deploy Intelsat 41 (IS-41) and Intelsat 44 (IS-44) in geosynchronous orbit by 2025, expanding coverage, capacity, and – most importantly – fl…