Category: Satellite

Making the Business (Aviation) case for LEO at Gogo

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

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

“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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Scratch another IFC player from the commercial market

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

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

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

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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…

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Rex activates WiFi on 737s

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

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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…

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Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth

IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, IoT, merger, PaxEx, regulations, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, ViaSat-3

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Consolidation finally arrived to the in-flight connectivity world, and it arrived in a massive way. Viasat agreed to buy Inmarsat in a deal valued at $7.3 billion. Subject to typical regulatory and closing conditions, the companies hope to close the tr…

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Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth

IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, IoT, merger, regulations, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, ViaSat-3

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Consolidation finally arrived to the in-flight connectivity world, and it arrived in a massive way. Viasat agreed to buy Inmarsat in a deal valued at $7.3 billion. Subject to typical regulatory and closing conditions, the companies hope to close the tr…

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Gogo sees LEO as part of its future

air-to-ground, ATG-NG, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satellite, Starlink, Telesat, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Gogo reported its first quarterly profit in history on record service revenues in Q3 2021. And the company is not slowing down. Executives continue to push the potential for future growth opportunities, both terrestrial and satellite-based, while also …

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Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN

A320neo, A321neo, Aegean Airlines, air-to-ground, business class, EAN, elite status, European Aviation Network, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Loyalty, PaxEx, S-Band, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Aegean Airlines is the next customer for Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network. The Greek airline installed the hybrid satellite/terrestrial in-flight connectivity solution on at least four aircraft so far, with one known to be active.
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Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN

Aegean Airlines, air-to-ground, business class, EAN, elite status, European Aviation Network, frequent flier, Frequent Flyer, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Loyalty, PremCat, S-Band, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Aegean Airlines is the next customer for Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network. The Greek airline installed the hybrid satellite/terrestrial in-flight connectivity solution on at least four aircraft so far, with one known to be active.
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Dome spotting at the A220 FAL

A220, A220-300, Airbus, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, Jetblue, line-fit, PremCat, radome, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

It is still a few months away, but one of the upcoming A220 deliveries from the Mobile FAL has a special treat on board for its soon-to-be airline owner, as well as for passengers.
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A vendor selected

A220, Breeze Airways, gogo, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PremCat, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

One slightly disappointing bit of news from the Breeze A220 unveiling this week is that the in-flight WiFi service will not be available when the planes enter service. Still, there are a few hints as to what the offering will be and how it will be stru…

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Successful launch for SES-17

GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, PaxEx, Satellite, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Successful launch for SES-17, boosting in-flight wifi coverage, capacity

GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, Satellite, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Jet ConneX hits 1,000 installs for Inmarsat

BizAv, business aviation, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JetConneX, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The battle for terrestrial high speed in-flight connectivity is heating up, but on the satellite-based front Inmarsat continues to demonstrate its power. The company announced its 1000th installation on the JetConnecX platform, backed by the GX Aviatio…

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SmartSky goes live!

air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, NBAA, NBAA21, Orchestra, PaxEx, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Ad…

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SmartSky goes live!

air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, NBAA, NBAA21, Orchestra, PremCat, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LTE, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The SmartSky air-to-ground networks is – finally – live. The company officially launched commercial operations at the NBAA conference in Las Vegas this afternoon, allowing its OEM and MRO to begin installations and complete additional STCs and Value Ad…

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Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi

BizAv, business aviation, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, PaxEx, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, Viasat Select

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Business jet owners and operators can now purchase in-flight wifi service directly from Viasat with the launch of the company’s new Viasat Select offerings.
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Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi

BizAv, business aviation, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, Satellite, Travel, ViaSat, Viasat Select

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Business jet owners and operators can now purchase in-flight wifi service directly from Viasat with the launch of the company’s new Viasat Select offerings.
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Plane Simple BizAv antenna launches from Satcom Direct, QEST

antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Falcon 2000, FlexExec, G350, Gulfstream, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, Ku, Ku-band, PaxEx, QEST, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Business aviation integrator Satcom Direct completed testing of its new Plane Simple in-flight connectivity antenna solution, confirming full functionality of the kit across multiple satellites and geographies. Across three days of testing the aircraft…

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