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Viasat activates coverage over China

November 24, 2021 China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, KuKa, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Travel, ViaSat

Viasat added a major boost to its Ka-band network this week, activating connectivity over China. The capacity, first announced in early 2019, is made available through a partnership with China Satcom and the ChinaSat-16 satellite.
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Making the Business (Aviation) case for LEO at Gogo

November 23, 2021 air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, gogo, Gogo 5G, Hybrid, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Orchestra, PaxEx, Satellite, Starlink, Telesat, Travel

“We are in active conversations in the LEO and ESA world.”
That comment from Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne earlier this summer kicked off significant speculation on what the next next generation (after Gogo 5G) will look like.
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Viasat activates coverage over China

November 23, 2021 China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, KuKa, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Travel, ViaSat

Viasat added a major boost to its Ka-band network this week, activating connectivity over China. The capacity, first announced in early 2019, is made available through a partnership with China Satcom and the ChinaSat-16 satellite.
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Making the Business (Aviation) case for LEO at Gogo

November 23, 2021 air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, gogo, Gogo 5G, Hybrid, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Orchestra, PremCat, Satellite, Starlink, Telesat, Travel

“We are in active conversations in the LEO and ESA world.”
That comment from Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne earlier this summer kicked off significant speculation on what the next next generation (after Gogo 5G) will look like.
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World2Fly picks GX Aviation via SITA for A350 WiFi

November 22, 2021 GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, PaxEx, SITAONAIR, Travel, wifi, World2Fly

Spanish leisure airline World2Fly officially activated in-flight internet on its first A350-900. The GX Aviation platform from Inmarsat will deliver high-speed connectivity on board, with integration services delivered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR division…

World2Fly picks GX Aviation via SITA for A350 WiFi

November 22, 2021 GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, SITAONAIR, Travel, wifi, World2Fly

Spanish leisure airline World2Fly officially activated in-flight internet on its first A350-900. The GX Aviation platform from Inmarsat will deliver high-speed connectivity on board, with integration services delivered by SITA’s Internet ONAIR division…

Porter picks Viasat for E195-E2 WiFi

November 18, 2021 E195-E2, EJets, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, line-fit, PaxEx, Porter Air, Travel, ViaSat

As Porter Air adds jets to the fleet the on-board experience will see an upgrade as well. The carrier announced the new E195-E2 fleet will include in-flight internet service from Viasat on board.
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Porter Airlines picks Viasat for E195-E2 WiFi

November 18, 2021 E195-E2, EJets, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, line-fit, Porter Air, Travel, ViaSat

As Porter Air adds jets to the fleet the on-board experience will see an upgrade as well. The carrier announced the new E195-E2 fleet will include in-flight internet service from Viasat on board.
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AERQ continues to build out partner ecosystem for AERENA IFE platform

November 17, 2021 AERENA, AERQ, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, PaxEx, Travel

When its new AERENA in-flight entertainment solution launched, AERQ made clear that it would depend on partners for much of the heavy lifting in delivering a fully functional platform. Four additional companies now join that family of offerings.
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AERQ continues to build out partner ecosystem for AERENA IFE platform

November 17, 2021 AERENA, AERQ, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Travel

When its new AERENA in-flight entertainment solution launched, AERQ made clear that it would depend on partners for much of the heavy lifting in delivering a fully functional platform. Four additional companies now join that family of offerings.
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Scratch another IFC player from the commercial market

November 17, 2021 DAS21, Dubai Air Show, etihad, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, merger, PremCat, Satellite, Saudia, Taqnia Space, Thinkom, Travel, UON, wifi, Yahsat

The Dubai Air Show provided plenty of positive news in the in-flight entertainment and connectivity world this week, but also some bad news. A second player is now out of the commercial aviation connectivity business.
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Singapore Airlines unveils new 737 MAX cabins

November 16, 2021 737 MAX 8, business class, Collins Aerospace, economy class, embedded IFE, eX1, Factorydesign, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, News, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, power, Premium Cabin, seating, seats, Singapore Airlines, Thompson Aero, Travel, USB, Vantage

As Singapore Airlines resumes 737 MAX flights later this year passengers will see a new product on board. The carrier unveiled its new premium cabin today, including lie-flat seats, as part of the overall offering.
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Airbus scores a LiFi win for a trio of corporate jets

November 16, 2021 Airbus, Airbus Corporate Jets, Alpha Star Aviation, BizAv, business aviation, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, Latecoere, LiFi, Saudi Arabia, Travel

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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Singapore Airlines unveils new 737 MAX cabins

November 16, 2021 737 MAX 8, business class, Collins Aerospace, economy class, embedded IFE, eX1, Factorydesign, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, power, Premium Cabin, seating, seats, Seats & Cabin, Singapore Airlines, Thompson Aero, Travel, USB, Vantage

As Singapore Airlines resumes 737 MAX flights later this year passengers will see a new product on board. The carrier unveiled its new premium cabin today, including lie-flat seats, as part of the overall offering.
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Panasonic Avionics picked for Saudia IFE play

November 15, 2021 4K, Bluetooth, companion app, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, NEXT, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Saudia, Travel

Passengers on Saudia’s A321neo and A321XLR fleet will find 4K screens and Bluetooth headphones integration at every seat on board. These features will be enabled by the Panasonic Avionics NEXT in-flight entertainment system.
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Panasonic Avionics picked for Saudia IFE play

November 15, 2021 4K, Bluetooth, companion app, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight entertainment, inflight entertainment, NEXT, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Saudia, Travel

Passengers on Saudia’s A321neo and A321XLR fleet will find 4K screens and Bluetooth headphones integration at every seat on board. These features will be enabled by the Panasonic Avionics NEXT in-flight entertainment system.
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Iraqi Airways chooses Panasonic Avionics for IFE/C future

November 15, 2021 DAS21, Dubai Air Show, embedded IFE, eX1, ex3, eXConnect, eXW, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Iraqi Airways, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Streaming IFE, Travel, Wireless IFE

Streaming, in-seat, or internet-connected? Iraqi Airways’ new in-flight entertainment and connectivity plans will include a bit of each, all powered by Panasonic Avionics. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow this week, covers 31 aircraft.
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Iraqi Airways chooses Panasonic Avionics for IFE/C future

November 14, 2021 DAS21, Dubai Air Show, embedded IFE, eX1, ex3, eXConnect, eXW, IFC, IFE, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Iraqi Airways, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Streaming IFE, Travel, Wireless IFE

Streaming, in-seat, or internet-connected? Iraqi Airways’ new in-flight entertainment and connectivity plans will include a bit of each, all powered by Panasonic Avionics. The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow this week, covers 31 aircraft.
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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

November 11, 2021 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

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…

Rex activates WiFi on 737s

November 11, 2021 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

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…