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El Al, Astronics, and Viasat joined the dubious group of in-flight connectivity installations causing damage to aircraft last week. As a result, hardware must be removed from the planes to avoid catastrophic failure.
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El Al removing Viasat WiFi from 737s to avoid aircraft damage
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
El Al, Astronics, and Viasat joined the dubious group of in-flight connectivity installations causing damage to aircraft last week. As a result, hardware must be removed from the planes to avoid catastrophic failure.
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Viasat boosts aviation backlog, lingers over LEO likelihood
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Viasat is making a lot of money, even though it cannot add new users to its core satellite offering today. But the company is not shying away from aircraft additions, with hundreds more anticipated over the next couple years.
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TikTok flies free on some American Airlines planes
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A few months ago it was on the way to being banned in the United States. Now some airline passengers can access it in the sky without paying extra. TikTok will fly free on most of American Airline’s single-aisle fleet, beginning today.
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TikTok flies free on some American Airlines planes
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
A few months ago it was on the way to being banned in the United States. Now some airline passengers can access it in the sky without paying extra. TikTok will fly free on most of American Airline’s single-aisle fleet, beginning today.
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Icelandair brings the MAX 9 online
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Icelandair can once again claim in-flight wifi availability on 100% of its flights. The carrier’s 737 MAX fleet, fitted with Ka-band satellite connectivity from Viasat, began activation earlier this year and will accelerate thanks to a recently receive…
American Airlines won’t bring back IFE screens
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines’ single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board in the wake of United Airlines’ about face on the issue, citing technical and ecological…
Icelandair brings the MAX 9 online
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Icelandair can once again claim in-flight wifi availability on 100% of its flights. The carrier’s 737 MAX fleet, fitted with Ka-band satellite connectivity from Viasat, began activation earlier this year and will accelerate thanks to a recently receive…
American Airlines won’t bring back IFE screens
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
In-seat screens are not coming back to American Airlines’ single-aisle fleet. The company doubled down on its decision to focus on streaming entertainment on board in the wake of United Airlines’ about face on the issue, citing technical and ecological…
A hint of a free in-flight WiFi option on United, plus a streaming plan
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Expect to see some new wifi options on some United Airlines flights, at least for a short while. The company is testing options for higher speeds to support streaming video services, as well as a free option for messaging services, on some of its aircr…
United toys with free in-flight WiFi for messaging, plus a streaming option
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Expect to see some new wifi options on some United Airlines flights, at least for a short while. The company is testing options for higher speeds to support streaming video services, as well as a free option for messaging services, on some of its aircr…
Azul CEO talks free WiFi, sees long-term customer value
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
How can an airline justify a massive, expensive project coming off the absolute worst year the aviation industry ever experienced? For Azul CEO John Rodgerson, the answer was easy. “The way I look at it is when we invite somebody on board the aircraft …
Azul CEO talks free WiFi, sees long-term customer value
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
How can an airline justify a massive, expensive project coming off the absolute worst year the aviation industry ever experienced? For Azul CEO John Rodgerson, the answer was easy. “The way I look at it is when we invite somebody on board the aircraft …
United’s major IFE move
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
“We here at United do not think streaming to your own device is good enough.” With that statement United Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist upended the company’s take on in-flight entertainment for its single-aisle fleet, mapping a new path …
United’s major IFE move
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
“We here at United do not think streaming to your own device is good enough.” With that statement United Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer Toby Enqvist upended the company’s take on in-flight entertainment for its single-aisle fleet, mapping a new path …
Tracking tails: More WiFi flying sooner than expected
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
In-flight WiFi installations don’t have to be a slow, drawn out affair. And even with the rebound in air travel demand in the US, some airlines are finding the necessary downtime in their fleet to get the gear installed. Including one sub-fleet that fi…
Azul goes live with free WiFi on board, powered by Viasat
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
More than a dozen Azul aircraft now offer free in-flight wifi service on board, with plans to surpass 100 fitted planes in the months ahead.
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Azul goes live with free WiFi on board powered by Viasat
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
More than a dozen Azul aircraft now offer free in-flight wifi service on board, with plans to surpass 100 fitted planes in the months ahead.
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Flexjet picks Viasat to upgrade BizJet connectivity
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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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