SmartSky Networks, a provider of 4G air-to-ground communication systems for in-flight connectivity using beamforming technology, has ceased business operations, effective 16th August 2024. The company states a funding shortfall led to the decision to fold the business
The European Space Agency (ESA) has become the newest member of the Seamless Air Alliance, with the goal of accelerating the introduction of space-based connectivity technologies on board airplanes
Etihad is the latest customer for AirFi’s streaming IFE systems, with 10 of the airline’s Airbus A320 family aircraft now equipped to stream a range of international and Hollywood movies, TV series, games, music and more to passenger’s own devices, free of charge
Embraer is offering a range of upgrades and performance improvements across its single-aisle commercial jet line up. The upgrades on the E195-E2, E190-E2, and E175 include cabin and passenger experience upgrades, fuel burn and range improvements, and avionics updates
Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded more than US$9 million in cumulative orders from multiple satellite operators to support growth in global multi-orbit SATCOM networks
Panasonic Avionics has opened a new software design and development facility in Pune, India. Staff at the facility (200+ engineers at launch, with plans for more) will create IFEC software in the facility’s state-of-the-art laboratories
Gogo Business Aviation has announced that more than 1,000 system software updates of its Avance inflight connectivity systems have been successfully completed using Gogo’s over-the-air (OTA) feature. Gogo says OTA updates are 83% faster than USB updates
SES S.A. has announced the successful syndication of a €3 billion equivalent financing package to support its agreed acquisition of Intelsat, in the form of a €2.1 billion bridge facility and a US$1 billion term loan
Passengers are often frustrated with the lack of reliability of airline IFC services, the costs associated with accessing these services, and issues relating to compatibility. In order to deliver a frustration-free IFC solution, airlines must look for five essential characteristics from their connectivity provider
When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
