Economy Class & Beyond

AIX25: Airbus and Hughes Network Systems formalise offering on HBCplus

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Still in the world of Satellite communications,  Airbus and Hughes Network Systems have signed an agreement for Hughes Network Systems to become a member of Airbus' HBCplus Ka-band offering. This follows an MoU announcement with Hughes at last year's AIX Expo and makes Hughes Network Systems the latest Managed Service Provider (MSP) to join the Airbus catalogue. With … [Read more...]

AIX25: Panasonic Avionics Launches its new onboard server – Converix

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Panasonic Avionics has unveiled Converix, an innovative, open and neutral application hosting platform to provide a complete aircraft-wide solution for non-safety critical services. Airlines will be able to seamlessly integrate all their IFEC services through Converix. Scalable storage capacity will support traditional media. In concert with in-flight connectivity, it … [Read more...]

AIX25: Viasat launches Amara – its next generation connectivity soultion

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At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Viasat announced its next-generation solution for commercial aviation, Viasat Amara. Powering the new In-Flight Communication (IFC) solution are innovations in core-satellite network design, hardware advancements, and a suite of digital products These are enhanced with smart network enhancements and application-level data linking to satellites in … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics completes Multi-Orbit Network optimisation testing for inflight connectivity

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), has announced the successful optimization of its multi-orbit satellite network following switching between LEO (Low-Earth Orbit) and GEO (GeoSationary Orbit) networks in its flight test program. The successful switching represents a major milestone in Panasonic Avionics’ flight test program, validating the success of … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways accelerates its Starlink rollout

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Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are … [Read more...]

Viasat to deliver In-Flight Connectivity upgrade for AeroMexico

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Aeromexico has selected Viasat to Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new solution will replace the existing solutions installed aboard the Aeromexico Boeing 787s.  The fleet and upgrade comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight Boeing 787-8s and nine Boeing  787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first, and installation for … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to offer free inflight messaging on long haul routes

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For those who love to message in the air, Lufthansa is preparing a nice little passenger experience uplift on its long-haul routes, with the airline preparing to offer free messaging on long-haul flights. The German carrier will introduce free messaging on their flights in the Summer of 20225 on its intercontinental flights. Interestingly, this is not just limited to … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines selects Starlink for inflight connectivity

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It seems SpaceX's satellite division - Starlink - has gained another aviation customer, with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) becoming a customer. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350 - Image, Scandinavian Airlines Starlink delivers internet all around the world and leverages advanced satellites to provide connectivity across oceans and remote locations, including … [Read more...]

Icelandair takes flight with Geven Seating and Panasonic Astrova

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As part of Icelandair's recent Airbus A321LR delivery, there was a major uplift in the passenger experience, with seating provided by Geven Seating and the debut of Panasonics Astrova IFE system.  Geven Comoda-Materia seats with Panasonic 16" Astrova Screens installed - Imge, Geven This delivery introduces Icelandair as the first customer to feature Geven's New … [Read more...]