Telesat has contracted SpaceX to deliver 14 satellite launches on the Falcon 9 reusable orbital rocket. Beginning in 2026, each launch will carry up to 18 of Telesat’s Lightspeed satellites to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Browsing: Inflight Connectivity
Intelsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aalyria to advance the development of an optical technology that will transfer what the companies describe as “record amounts of data” between ground and space
ThinKom Solutions has secured type approval for its terminals to be used for communications across Avanti Communications’ fleet of HYLAS Ka-band satellites. The agreement covers the ThinAir Ka2517 antenna for commercial aviation, as well as the GT 2517 full-spectrum terminal
Air Canada has expanded its long-term in-flight connectivity relationship with Intelsat, to include the installation of Electronically Steered Array (ESA) antennas on 100 additional narrowbody aircraft
Korean Air has selected Viasat as the inflight connectivity provider for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft, marking the airline’s first foray into onboard wi-fi. The deal marks the largest post-pandemic agreement for Viasat’s inflight connectivity services in North Asia
Highlights of the August/September 2023 issue include a deep dive into how metadata will transform IFE content; how greater cabin density equates to greater sustainability (or doesn’t); a review of the latest aircraft seating designs; a preview of APEX Global Expo in Long Beach; and an introduction to the APEX Greener programme for easier sustainable choices
Satellite operator, Telesat, has announced that MDA will build 198 advanced satellites for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) programme. Telesat has also secured new funding commitments
Panasonic Avionics has unveiled a major expansion to its GEO satellite connectivity network, due to go online this year, with a claimed 50% increase in satellite capacity
Malaysia Airlines is upgrading the inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems for its new Boeing 737-8 fleet. The upgrades will include high-speed internet connectivity, as well as an enhanced in-flight experience through MHstudio, the airline’s wireless IFE system
OneWeb, the Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has announced a distribution partner agreement with Hughes Network Systems for the provision of LEO connectivity services to the global airline market