Aeromexico is set to retrofit its eight Boeing 787-8s and nine B787-9s with Viasat’s most advanced in-flight wi-fi system, with deployments to begin later this year
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Starlux has expanded its contract with Viasat, to bring Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies across its entire fleet of 48 aircraft
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the latest airline to sign up for the Starlink in-flight connectivity service from SpaceX. The airline will begin phased rollout of the technology across its entire aircraft fleet at the end of 2025
Regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR, can now offer Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity onboard its aircraft. Following successful test flights, the system has been certified by EASA, and Air New Zealand will be launch customer for the service
Panasonic Avionics Corporation has opened an additional software centre of excellence, located in Portland, Oregon. The centre will launch with a core team of software engineers that specialise in Linux and Android operating systems, to support the development of next-generation IFEC software platforms
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airBaltic has conducted a certification test flight to evaluate the use of SpaceX’s Starlink internet service aboard its A220-300 fleet. Crew tested both the Starlink aero terminal and the internet connection quality, as part of airBaltic’s work towards obtaining certification from EASA
Gilat Satellite Networks, a global player in satellite networking, has closed the acquisition of Stellar Blu Solutions, a provider of SATCOM terminal solutions. The deal is expected to add $120-150 million to 2025’s annual revenues
United Airlines has announced an accelerated timeline to bring Starlink inflight connectivity into service. United’s first commercial flight with Starlink is now expected by spring, with its entire two-cabin regional fleet due to outfitted by the end of 2025, and the first mainline installation expected to fly before the end of the year