It seems that Starlink - the Low Earth Orbit connectivity solution by SpaceX has picked up a new aviation customer, with United Airlines signing for installations across its fleet. The agreement will be one the largest that Starlink has signed - which will cover over 1,000 aircraft installations. United Airlines passengers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, … [Read more...]
Etihad to equip Airbus A320 aircraft with AirFi Wireless IFE
AirFi continues to expand its customer base, this time adding Etihad Airways to the fold. The flag carrier of the UAE has equipped ten Airbus A320 aircraft that recently joined its fleet with AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) platform. The ten A320 aircraft, operating from Etihad’s hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport, have gone live with complimentary … [Read more...]
LOT Polish Airlines commits to Viasat for connectivity
LOT Polish Airlines has signed with Viasat to provide inflight connectivity for its Boeing 787 fleet. LOT Polish Airlines new business class - Image, LOT Polish Airlines/Viasat The agreement will cover the installation of Viasat's Ka-band connectivity across 15 aircraft in LOT’s wide-body Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets. This will be the first time that LOT … [Read more...]
Examining MAYA by Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics – the next step forward in seating?
If there was one seat that brought the "wow" factor at Aircraft Interiors Expo this year, it was the Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics MAYA concept. Now that the show is long over and I've had time to think - what does it bring to the table that will really set things apart from the completion? Let's start with the IFE side, where the technology side that … [Read more...]
The promise of LEO Inflight Connectivity – and its path to delivery
Low Earth Orbit (or LEO) Connectivity has been a topic that's been growing in importance, as satellite providers prepare to offer it beyond the home - and in this case, in the air, as we've gone from ground to air testing, and as we head towards real-world deployments. How does it perform though? Orbits are everything. There are three main orbit levels to consider … [Read more...]
Air Arabia signs Panasonic Avionics to provide connectivity and IFE
At the IATA AGM, Panasonic Avionics signed an agreement with Air Arabia extending the installation of its eXW wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution across 172 aircraft. … [Read more...]
Bluebox secures a renewal of their partnership with Jazeera Airways
Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. and Jazeera Airways recently renewed their six-year partnership for the delivery of the Blueview IFE experience called Jazeera Screens. Jazeera Screens provides in-flight entertainment options to passengers on their personal devices. This is done over a Bluebox Wow wireless network on board the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. The multi-year … [Read more...]
AirFi launches AirFi China
AirFi is to partner with United Enterprise (UE) to offer AirFi's products in the region. The tie-up between AirFi and UE, based at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, China, is the last chapter in AirFi’s mission of becoming a truly global player. United Enterprise represents, distributes, and services a wide range of leading products and services for major … [Read more...]
Croatia Airlines to fit Panasonic Avionics Wi-Fi aboard its Airbus A220
Croatia Airlines will be adding inflight connectivity for the first time, with them selecting Panasonic Avionics Ku-band connectivity equipment. Croatian Airlines portal - Image, Panasonic Avioincs. The airline has committed to outfitting its fleet with Wi-Fi capabilities for the first time ever, through the installation of Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band satellite … [Read more...]
Air India selects Thales AVANT IFE System for its long haul fleet
Earlier this week, Air India took some big steps forward in its inflight entertainment offering with them selecting Thales AVANT Up for its widebody fleet. Thales Avant for Air India - Image, Thales As part of the tender, Thales will upgrade and retrofit Air India’s current fleet of 40 Boeing 777s and 787s with its AVANT Up system, starting in 2024 and continuing … [Read more...]
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