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

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

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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Viasat activates coverage over China

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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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Viasat activates coverage over China

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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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Porter picks Viasat for E195-E2 WiFi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

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

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

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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Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth

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

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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Dome spotting at the A220 FAL

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

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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Viasat Select goes direct for BizAv wifi

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

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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Status Check: Faster WiFi installing faster

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

How to get 300ish aircraft fitted with a new in-flight connectivity system in less than a year? Delta Air Lines and Viasat still intend to hit that target by the end of 2021, thanks to an aggressive schedule and cooperation between many parties.
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Qantas making big moves, looks to restart international travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The financials are, expectedly, not great for Qantas. But with the carrier’s latest earnings report it also expressed optimism in the reopening of international markets later this year. And, potentially, a return of the A380 to service sooner than expe…

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Qantas making big moves, looks to restart international travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The financials are, expectedly, not great for Qantas. But with the carrier’s latest earnings report it also expressed optimism in the reopening of international markets later this year. And, potentially, a return of the A380 to service sooner than expe…

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