New research into the global appetite for inflight connectivity has been released by BBC Global News, including a key finding that frequent flyers have ‘substantial interest’ in staying connected while on a flight, and are prepared to pay more for it
Aircalin has announced that it is investing in the digitisation of its day-to-day cabin crew processes and the strengthening of its commercial offering to passengers by deploying SITAONAIR’s cabin connectivity systems
Boeing has unveiled its 702X family of software-defined satellites, capable of reallocating bandwidth to meet real-time changes in demand
OneWeb has announced its plans to provide the world’s first global LEO satellite broadband coverage for aircraft and passengers that will deliver high-speed, low latency services seamlessly over all air routes, including the Arctic region
Flightful, an app that enables airline passengers to stay connected with text messaging on commercial in-flight wi-fi networks, has entered the closed beta testing stage
IoT and embedded computing technology (ECT) provider, Kontron has signed a contract to supply integrated IFEC equipment to an undisclosed “major Europe airline” that specialises in leisure and charter travel
Ethiopian Airlines has introduced Ka- band onboard wi-fi internet connectivity on its A350 fleet using the latest broadband satellite technology, with plans to expand the service on other airplanes deployed on long-haul flights
Display Interactive has launched UGOsmart, a technology designed to better enable airline IFEC and ancillary teams to collect, centralise and analyse data generated during flights
Astronics has revealed plans to introduce several new connectivity and power technologies at APEX Expo this September. The technologies will include in-seat power, connectivity and data systems aimed at helping airlines and airframe manufacturers improve the passenger flight experience
ThinKom Solutions has revealed a concept for a system of efficient land-based gateways designed to accommodate current and next generation low-Earth-orbit (LEO) and medium-Earth-orbit (MEO) satellite constellations to serve inflight connectivity
