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A Server in the Sky – Examining Thales Onboard Data Center

03/07/2023 by Kevincm

Thales won a Crystal Cabin Award for its Onboard Data Center. However, it is of interest, and if you've worked in the server space, you might be recognising some of the concepts that Thales is showing off. Especially if you've played with a Blade Server or two. First concepts - what is a Blade Server? Put simply, a blade server is a server computer with … [Read more...]

Bluebox to work with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada for Wireless In-Flight Entertinment

22/06/2023 by Kevincm

Bluebox Aviation Systems and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada have announced a collaboration agreement for offering Bluebox's Blueview digital services platform as a new solution on Dash 8-400 aircraft. And all in a BlueBox Wow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This will offer operators of Dash 8 aircraft the ability to deliver Bluebox’s digital passenger … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines Extends Unlimited Complimentary In-Flight Wi-Fi To Customers In All Cabin Classes

31/05/2023 by Kevincm

Singapore Airlines is expanding its complimentary Wi-Fi service, with the service being extended to all travellers in all cabin classes, including Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The change goes into effect on the 1st of July. This enhanced Wi-Fi offering will … [Read more...]

Emirates reports some uptake numbers since it introduced “free”connectivity

19/05/2023 by Kevincm

Emirates is reporting some interesting numbers, after rolling out some level of free in-flight connectivity on its fleet. According to the airline, the increase in free connectivity has been very well received by Emirates passengers following changes in January 2023, with an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents a 30% increase in passenger use in 2023 … [Read more...]

Air Malta selects Bluebox’s Blueview Platform for Wireless Inflight Entertainment

21/02/2023 by Kevincm

Bluebox Aviation continues to make inroads with its Blueview Platform, with it to be deployed on Air Malta's new A320neo aircraft. Blueview will be configured to offer Air Malta’s passengers an in-flight entertainment experience, providing entertainment, moving maps, games, and so on. Blueview is a software platform that provides a browser-based portal through … [Read more...]

ZipAir to become the first Asian airline to use Starlink

01/02/2023 by Kevincm

Starlink is continuing to make strides in the Inflight Connectivity space, with the SpaceX company signing up ZipAir Toyko of Japan as a customer. ZipAir will utilise the Starlink connectivity solution, to bring higher-speed and lower-latency internet to all passengers in-flight. In terms of technology, Starlink utilises a low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as … [Read more...]

airBaltic selects SpaceX’s Starlink for onboard connectivity

10/01/2023 by Kevincm

airBaltic is to connect its Airbus A220-300 fleet to the internet, with the airline selecting Starlink by SpaceX as its connectivity provider. airBaltic Airbus A220-300 - Image, airBaltic It marks the first win for SpaceX in Europe, after signing Hawaiian Airlines and JetX. According to the airline, every passenger will benefit from complimentary, in-flight … [Read more...]

Delta to start offer “free” inflight Wi-Fi…

05/01/2023 by Kevincm

Delta Air Lines made a splash at CES 2023, with them announcing the airline will start offering "free" Inflight Wi-Fi commencing February 2023.However, there's more than a little bit to unpick here. Delta is teaming up with T-Mobile to deliver this, with it being delivered to aircraft that utilise ViaSat's connectivity. It will be deployed to most domestic mainline aircraft … [Read more...]

Sichuan Airlines to partner with Viasat and China Satcom for In-Flight Connectivity

15/12/2022 by Kevincm

Sichuan Airlines, Viasat, Inc and AeroSat Link Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (China Satcom), announced the airline have selected Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) technology and equipment for installation on its Airbus A320 family of aircraft. 15 aircraft will have the equipment in the first phase as part of the … [Read more...]

Emirates selects Thales AVANT UP IFE System for its Airbus A350 fleet

08/09/2022 by Kevincm

Emirates is to introduce some high-quality IFE systems on their upcoming Airbus A350, with the airline selecting Thales’ AVANT Up system with Optiq displays. As we've discovered in this blog, the Thales’ AVANT Up system features Optiq 4k QLED HDR displays - the only aircraft displays using Samsung’s QLED technology to immerse viewers in more than a … [Read more...]