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EVA Air to implement Panasonic ARC Maps

13/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Panasonic Avionics Corporation has been selected by EVA Air to install ARC, its 3D in-flight map platform, across the airline's Boeing 787, 777-300ER, and its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 fleets. EVA Air will be the first Taiwanese airline to launch Panasonic Avionics’ Arc 3D Flight Map software. ARC will offer a moving map with a refreshed interface that delivers a … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to add Starlink connectivity for its Airbus fleet

04/05/2026 by Kevincm

Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It seems another airline has signed up for SpaceX's Starlink connectivity product, with Singapore Airlines being the latest airline to become a customer. The enhanced in-flight connectivity for Singapore Airlines customers will be available from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive introduction of Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband … [Read more...]

Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA for inflight connectivity

25/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jetstar Boeing 787- Image, Jetstar/Viasat

Jetstar continues to improve its in-flight travel experience, with them selecting Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat AMARA will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft targeting its Boeing 787 fleet. This will deliver a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, … [Read more...]

Vueling boosts Passenger satisfaction with help from Viasat

21/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Vueling airbus A320 taking off from Dublin Airport

With Vueling still having connectivity on-wing using Viasat's European Aviation Network, there has been a big uptake with free Wi-Fi sessions and onboard entertainment. Vueling, in collaboration with Viasat, started offering the complimentary service to customers in October 2025, leveraging the European Aviation Network (EAN) and Viasat’s digital platform to provide … [Read more...]

AIX26: Air India taps Hughes for next generation In-Flight Connectivity

17/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air India Airbus A350-900 taking off from London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Hughes Network Systems announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The current … [Read more...]

AIX26: Delta Air Lines selects Airbus for A350-1000 in-flight connectivity solution with Hughes

16/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Delta Airl Lnes Airbus A350-1000 - Image, Airbus

Airbus has been selected by Delta Air Lines to equip its 20 A350-1000s on order, with Airbus’ HBCplus. In doing so, the airline became Airbus's first North American customer of its linefit offering. Airbus will work with Delta and Hughes to equip Delta’s A350-1000s with the multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, co-developed by Delta and Hughes, and using … [Read more...]

AIX26: Air Canada commences flying with Panasonic Astrova

16/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air Canda Astova Economy Seat

Some good news for Panasonic Avionics, as its IFE solution - Astrova - has entered service with Air Canada. The flag carrier of Canada is retro-fitting Astrova on 19 A321 aircraft, with the IFE solution also being installed on an additional 67 of the carrier’s fleet across a number of aircraft types. This includes line-fitting Astrova on the airline’s 23 new Airbus … [Read more...]

AIX26: Introducing the RAVE Aerospace and Safran’s “Origin” Concept

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Safran and RAVE Aerospace presents Origin - Image, Safran

RAVE Aerospace and Safran have shown off their new concept - introducing "Origin". Origin consists of two complementary demonstrators for seating and in-flight entertainment, creating a passenger experience of the future based on hyper personalisation and immersive digital experiences. RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats have combined their expertise on seating … [Read more...]

AIX26: Thinkom Secures SES Open Orbits Type Approval for ThinAir Ka2517 Antenna

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ThinKom Solutions and SES have announced the approval of the ThinAir Ka2517 terminal on the SES Open Orbits network satellite fleet. The Type Certification comes following rigorous on-ground and in-flight testing. The certified terminal is part of an integration package from RAVE Aerospace. It includes a RAVE Aerospace ModMan with dual modem capabilities, supporting the … [Read more...]

AIX26: Viasat enters Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to Qualify Viasat AERA

15/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Viasat AERA - Image, Viasat

Let's kick off the morning news cycle with Viasat announcing that it has a Technical Evaluation Process with Boeing to qualify Viasat AERA for 737 MAX, 777X, and 787 Aircraft. AERA is Viasat's company’s next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal. It's qualiciation will allow it to be installed across all current Boeing commercial airplane … [Read more...]

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