Category: IFC

Gogo 5G test network now online

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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The first seven towers of Gogo’s new 5G air-to-ground network are now online. The company announced the successful activation of its testbed as “on schedule, and on budget” as of the end of 2021.
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Singapore Airlines offering free WiFi this Winter

IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, Singapore Airlines, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Flying on Singapore Airlines this winter? Stay connected for free, at least for part of the flight. The carrier upped its free WiFi offering to include two hours for everyone on board.
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United Airlines adds free Messaging to in-flight WiFi

IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, Travel, United Airlines, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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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Inmarsat connects to first LEO payload

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Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Over the summer Inmarsat announced plans to add multiple new layers to its satellite communication network. Today the company confirms that its first low earth orbit (LEO) test payload is operational.
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Inmarsat connects to first LEO payload

IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Over the summer Inmarsat announced plans to add multiple new layers to its satellite communication network. Today the company confirms that its first low earth orbit (LEO) test payload is operational.
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OneWeb signs Airbus for military, government services contract

Airbus, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Airbus will distribute connectivity services from the OneWeb low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for military and government customers. The distribution agreement signed this week allows Airbus to add the LEO capacity to its existing portfoli…

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SkyFive, Pivotel to trial air-to-ground connectivity in Australia

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Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Air-to-ground connectivity is coming to Australia. ATG infrastructure specialist SkyFive announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Pivotel to undertake a detailed technical evaluation and proof-of-concept trial for the solution acr…

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SkyFive, Pivotel plane air-to-ground connectivity trial in Australia

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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Air-to-ground connectivity is coming to Australia. ATG infrastructure specialist SkyFive announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Pivotel to undertake a detailed technical evaluation and proof-of-concept trial for the solution acr…

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Wizz Air gets online – without wifi!

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Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The first Wizz Air plane with in-flight connectivity entered service last week. But this is not a typical internet connection on a plane. Powered by fflya from ASIP Tech, the service approaches the very concept of on-board internet from a different per…

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Wizz Air gets online – without wifi!

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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The first WizzAir plane with in-flight connectivity entered service last week. But this is not a typical internet connection on a plane. Powered by fflya from ASIP Tech, the service approaches the very concept of on-board internet from a different pers…

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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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Flying Colours to sell, install SmartSky connectivity

air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BizAv, business aviation, Flying Coulors, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, PaxEx, SmartSky, Travel

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…

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Qatar Airways poised to lease/operate Cathay 777s

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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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Flying Colours to sell, install SmartSky connectivity

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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…

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Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth

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Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…

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Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth

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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…

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Inmarsat, GDC celebrate 737 certification of Falcon 300 terminal for GX Aviation

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Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Inmarsat’s new GX Aviation terminal is now FAA certified for installation on Boeing 737 family aircraft. The Falcon 300 kit was developed in partnership with developed GDC Advanced Technology and includes GDC’s dual modem manager (MODMAN), with compone…

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Inmarsat, GDC celebrate 737 certification of Falcon 300 terminal for GX Aviation

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Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Inmarsat’s new GX Aviation terminal is now FAA certified for installation on Boeing 737 family aircraft. The Falcon 300 kit was developed in partnership with developed GDC Advanced Technology and includes GDC’s dual modem manager (MODMAN), with compone…

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