Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
As Intelsat moves towards closing on its recently announced deal to acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business the company faces one question more significant than the rest: How will this deal work out better at Intelsat than it did for Gogo. During a…
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Vistara launches inflight wifi service on Dreamliner fleet
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
After years of promises and product evolution Vistara’s service from Delhi to London on the 787-9 will deliver a major milestone for the inflight connectivity industry. Inflight wifi service will fly on an Indian airline tonight for the first time, pow…
Intelsat sees upside in commercial aviation vertical
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
As Intelsat moves towards closing on its recently announced deal to acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business the company faces one question more significant than the rest: How will this deal work out better at Intelsat than it did for Gogo.
The pos…
Gogo confirms “extensive” discussions to sell commercial airline inflight connectivity business
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
For more than two years Gogo teased the idea of splitting the company between its Commercial (airline) and Business (private) Aviation segments. The rumblings ebb and flow, but by mid-July the tone of the conversation was undeniable. Now the company co…
Gogo confirms “extensive” discussions to sell commercial airline inflight connectivity business
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
For more than two years Gogo teased the idea of splitting the company between its Commercial (airline) and Business (private) Aviation segments. The rumblings ebb and flow, but by mid-July the tone of the conversation was undeniable. Now the company co…
Connectivity: Splitsville
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
‘Tis the season for restructuring in the aviation world. And for one supplier a deal years in the making may finally be on the horizon.
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Panasonic Avionics appoints Joe Bently as CTO
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Panasonic Avionics has a new Chief Technology Officer. The company announced that Joe Bentley will fill the role vacated by David Bartlett in January. Bentley’s career at PAC begins today.
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American Airlines takes control with new WiFi portal launch
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
American Airlines completed its inflight connectivity systems upgrade last year and now is taking that more difficult step, harmonizing the login portal for its passengers. An updated, unified interface deploys on the Viasat and Gogo-fitted aircraft th…
American Airlines takes control with new WiFi portal launch
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
American Airlines completed its inflight connectivity systems upgrade last year and now is taking that more difficult step, harmonizing the login portal for its passengers. An updated, unified interface deploys on the Viasat and Gogo-fitted aircraft th…
Cutting connections: Reviewing the connected aircraft retirements
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Hundreds of aircraft rapidly retired from service. Hundreds more shifted into limbo, unclear of when they might fly again. The news no longer surprises, though some of the retirements bring about a sense of loss. For inflight connectivity vendors the i…
Connections and Connectivity: The Weekly Wrap
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
This week we’re talking about a big new partnership connecting passengers JetBlue and American Airlines, as well as how Middle East Airlines will be getting connected with Panasonic Avionics.
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Connections and Connectivity: The Weekly Wrap
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
This week we’re talking about a big new partnership connecting passengers JetBlue and American Airlines, as well as how Middle East Airlines will be getting connected with Panasonic Avionics.
The post Connections and Connectivity: The Weekly Wrap appea…
The “new normal” of travel: FlightPlan survey reveals industry expectations
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Traveling by air today brings a new set of challenges and concerns for passengers, but the means to address them remain scarce. A survey conducted as part of the Inmarsat/APEX FlightPlan event earlier this year reveals what industry executives believe …
Better, cheaper inflight wifi rates launch on Air Europa
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Air Europa is leaving megabyte packages behind, switching to full-flight pricing for inflight wifi connectivity as it resumes services this week.
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Better, cheaper inflight wifi rates launch on Air Europa
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Air Europa is leaving megabyte packages behind, switching to full-flight pricing for inflight wifi connectivity as it resumes services this week.
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The “new normal” of travel: FlightPlan survey reveals industry expectations
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Traveling by air today brings a new set of challenges and concerns for passengers, but the means to address them remain scarce. A survey conducted as part of the Inmarsat/APEX FlightPlan event earlier this year reveals what industry executives believe …
MEA takes first A321neo, brings Panasonic Avionics WiFi on board
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
With delivery of its first A321neo last week Middle East Airlines (MEA) launches a new generation of inflight services. The carrier’s nine A321neo aircraft include personal seat-back entertainment screens and will be the airline’s first ever to offer i…
MEA takes first A321neo, brings Panasonic Avionics WiFi on board
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
With delivery of its first A321neo last week Middle East Airlines (MEA) launches a new generation of inflight services. The carrier’s nine A321neo aircraft include personal seat-back entertainment screens and will be the airline’s first ever to offer i…
Viasat expands with Aeromexico, sees massive potential in LEO subsidies
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Viasat reported its annual results Tuesday afternoon with record revenue. The company also announced a couple surprises, with a new wide-body airline customer for its inflight connectivity solution and a change of plans for its future satellite constel…
Don’t change the channel: Live TV grounded as airlines cut costs
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Survey data and inflight behavior both suggest strong demand for live television on board. But a couple airlines are cutting the service, at least temporarily. And it is not just about saving money on the subscription costs.
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