Intelsat boosts 2Ku coverage with JSAT deal

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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SmartSky adds Global Aviation Technologies for sales, installation

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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

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

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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Breeze now selling A220 flights

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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Gogo 5G test network now online

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

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

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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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Inmarsat connects to first LEO payload

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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

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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Baltimore, Boston picked for PLAY’s US debut

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Travelers from Baltimore and Boston now have a new option to Europe. Iceland’s PLAY intends to launch both markets in Spring 2022, connecting the US to Europe via its hub at Keflavik.
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OneWeb signs Airbus for military, government services contract

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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