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
Browsing: Inflight Connectivity
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
A new collaboration is working to provide full access to streaming video services onboard, with Thales combining its IFEC system with Netskrt’s edge content delivery network (eCDN). The solution will optimise satellite connectivity consumption ensuring bandwidth is available for other connected inflight services
The Seamless Air Alliance, a developer of global standards for inflight connectivity (IFC), has launched a certified service quality programme for connectivity service providers, with Thales already secured as the first company to achieve certification
The Crystal Cabin Awards are the world’s most respected prize for aircraft cabin innovation. This year’s winners bring benefits for the airline passenger of today and tomorrow, with everything from beds in economy class, internet for budget airlines, and sustainability ideas to benefit the whole world
Gogo Business Aviation reports that its global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband service has gained momentum, with “significant programme achievements” by Gogo and its strategic partners, OneWeb and Hughes Network Systems
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany on 6-8 June 2023, which the show’s organiser says is at the perfect time, with more than 4.2 billion passengers set to take flight over the next 12 months. There is a lot to look forward to…
Following the initial voting rounds, the 21 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards have been decided, featuring new cabin designs, seats in every class of travel, and exciting concepts. The final round of voting should be very interesting!
Highlights of the May 2023 issue include Lufthansa’s Allegris programme; standards that can help make cabins more sustainable; design trends to watch; ideas to improve the experience for partially sighted passengers; and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023