Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
How does a major satellite connectivity company solve the problem of congestion at crowded (air)ports without disrupting billions of dollars in existing infrastructure? It is an answer that, much like the network (and ogres), comes with lots of layers….
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Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Another small satellite constellation is coming, this time from a rather unlikely source. Inflight entertainment and connectivity middle-man Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle) will bring MicroGEO satellites into service, launching its first constellation in…
Gulfstream, Inmarsat hit 500 Jet ConneX install milestone
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Gulfstream owners seem to love the Inmarsat Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight connectivity system. The companies announced this week more than 500 of the large cabin business jets now carry the JX kit on board.
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Flexjet picks Viasat to upgrade BizJet connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Fractional jet ownership leader FlexJet will add Viasat’s in-flight connectivity products to portions of its fleet, bringing high-speed internet service to its owner/passengers.
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Flexjet picks Viasat to upgrade BizJet connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Fractional jet ownership leader Flexjet will add Viasat’s in-flight connectivity products to portions of its fleet, bringing high-speed internet service to its owner/passengers.
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First ViaSat-3 satellite completes payload integration
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The first of the ViaSat-3 satellites reached a major milestone with completion of payload integration and performance testing. The satellite payload shipped to Boeing Satellite Systems in El Segundo, CA for bus integration. The fully assembled satellit…
More Delta planes converting to Viasat in-flight WiFi
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Chalk up another 230+ Delta Air Lines aircraft to be converted to the Viasat in-flight connectivity platform.
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More Delta planes converting to Viasat in-flight WiFi
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Chalk up another 230+ Delta Air Lines aircraft to be converted to the Viasat in-flight connectivity platform.
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Spirit Airlines WiFi goes live*
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Spirit Airlines is now online in the sky. The first few planes fitted with the company’s in-flight wifi connectivity offering recently entered service for passenger use, though a formal launch is not expected until later this year.
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Qingdao Airlines reaffirms full-fleet connectivity plan
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Qingdao Airlines is ready for a full-fleet deployment of high-speed in-flight internet service. The carrier reaffirmed its commitment to the FTS Xstream™ high-speed satellite inflight system earlier this month, validating the successful implemen…
Global Eagle, Telesat push forward with LEO antenna qualification
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Global Eagle is moving closer to a Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution. The company recently cleared a critical milestone in the verification phase for the Global Eagle Airconnect Ka IFC terminal to be used with Canadian satellite operator Telesat’…
Viasat closes on KA-SAT buy-out
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Viasat now owns 100% of the KA-SAT satellite providing service over Europe. The company closed today on its purchase of Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sàrl (“EBI”), the wholesale broadband services business created as part of Viasat’s former partnering …
Delta’s first Viasat-equipped plane goes live this weekend
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Delta Air Lines will launch its new, Viasat-powered in-flight connectivity era this weekend. The first A321ceo equipped with the Ka-band satellite connectivity gear expects to enter regular scheduled service on 1 May.
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Delta’s first Viasat-equipped plane goes live this weekend
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Delta Air Lines will launch its new, Viasat-powered in-flight connectivity era this weekend. The first A321ceo equipped with the Ka-band satellite connectivity gear expects to enter regular scheduled service on 1 May.
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KLM launches short-haul in-flight connectivity with Viasat
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
KLM’s short-haul WiFi service went live this week, just under six months after the carrier announced plans to update the fleet. The first two aircraft with the Viasat Ka-band satellite connectivity officially activated for passengers, with a free week …
KLM launches short-haul in-flight connectivity with Viasat
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
KLM’s short-haul WiFi service went live this week, just under six months after the carrier announced plans to update the fleet. The first two aircraft with the Viasat Ka-band satellite connectivity officially activated for passengers, with a free week …