Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Panasonic Avionics has entered the next stage of its in-flight connectivity solution evolution, with activation of the first extreme high throughput satellite (XTS). The APSTAR-6D satellite launched last summer and is now ready to serve airline custome…
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Panasonic Avionics activates first XTS payload, boost connectivity capacity in Asia
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Panasonic Avionics has entered the next stage of its in-flight connectivity solution evolution, with activation of the first extreme high throughput satellite (XTS). The APSTAR-6D satellite launched last summer and is now ready to serve airline custome…
Panasonic Avionics extends, expands Sport 24 deal with IMG Media
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Millions more passengers could soon see expanded access to live sporting events on their in-flight entertainment screens. Under a renewed and expanded deal announced earlier this month Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) will increase its distribution…
Digging deep: Talking in-flight live television with Panasonic Avionics
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
On the heels of a significant announcement extending and expanding its Sport 24 live television marketing deal with IMG Media, Panasonic Avionics is spectacularly optimistic about the future of live television as part of the in-flight entertainment con…
Panasonic Avionics bucks consolidation trend, dumps ITC Global
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
What’s NEXT for Panasonic Avionics? The company sold off its ITC Global maritime connectivity group this week, redoubling its focus on in-flight connectivity. That approach is counter to what many of its competitors are pursuing, however, raising a num…
Turkish Airlines completes first Global Eagle IFC installation
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Global Eagle is ending the year on a high note, at least in one market. Just over a year after announcing a deal to install Ku-band satellite connectivity services on a large portion of the Turkish Airlines single-aisle fleet the company confirmed on M…
Turkish Airlines completes first Global Eagle IFC installation
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Global Eagle is ending the year on a high note, at least in one market. Just over a year after announcing a deal to install Ku-band satellite connectivity services on a large portion of the Turkish Airlines single-aisle fleet the company confirmed on M…
Vistara extends in-flight WiFi service in India
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Domestic flights in India can now operate with the inflight internet service active. Vistara is first to market, with its A321neo fleet activating.
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NXTCOMM boosts antenna development, certification leadership
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
How important is hardware certification for an in-flight connectivity antenna manufacturer? At ESA upstart NXTCOMM the newly hired VP of Aero Structures and Certification will report directly to the CEO to help ensure that the program faces as few inte…
NXTCOMM boosts antenna development, certification leadership
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
How important is hardware certification for an in-flight connectivity antenna manufacturer? At ESA upstart NXTCOMM the newly hired VP of Aero Structures and Certification will report directly to the CEO to help ensure that the program faces as few inte…
Qatar Airways begins upgrade of Panasonic Avionics IFE on 777 fleet
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Passengers on Qatar Airways’ 777s are getting an entertainment system upgrade. The carrier committed to refreshing the Panasonic Avionics hardware on board, including new 10″ EcoFW HD screens and other infrastructure.
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Qatar Airways begins upgrade of Panasonic Avionics IFE on 777 fleet
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Passengers on Qatar Airways’ 777s are getting an entertainment system upgrade. The carrier committed to refreshing the Panasonic Avionics hardware on board, including new 10″ EcoFW HD screens and other infrastructure.
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American Airlines launches new WiFi subscription plans
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Over the summer American Airlines promised new WiFi subscription plans were coming. Now they’re here, with the company selling them directly rather than depending on a third party.
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American Airlines launches new WiFi subscription plans
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Over the summer American Airlines promised new WiFi subscription plans were coming. Now they’re here, with the company selling them directly rather than depending on a third party.
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Inmarsat, GDC, ThinKom update GX antenna, terminal options
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Airlines looking at the Inmarsat GX Aviation network have a new option for the antenna and terminal bits, supported by ThinKom and GDC Technics.
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ZIPAIR picks Panasonic Avionics for inflight connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
When ZIPAIR finally starts carrying passengers they’ll have a familiar option for inflight connectivity on board. The company announced its selection of Panasonic Avionics to power IFC on the 787-8 fleet.
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India’s Jio adds inflight connectivity roaming
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Payment friction remains a significant barrier to getting passengers online with inflight connectivity solutions. One Indian mobile phone provider hopes to ease that burden with new roaming plans focused specifically on the market. Jio announced new pl…
India’s Jio adds inflight connectivity roaming
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Payment friction remains a significant barrier to getting passengers online with inflight connectivity solutions. One Indian mobile phone provider hopes to ease that burden with new roaming plans focused specifically on the market. Jio announced new pl…
Panasonic Avionics’ Welcome Aboard Collection offers improved cabin safety designs
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Passengers and airlines alike have different priorities these days. With those new needs in mind Panasonic Avionics (PAC) reviewed its broad range of offerings, pulling together a focused set of services and products dubbed the Welcome Aboard Collectio…
Vistara launches inflight wifi service on Dreamliner fleet
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
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…