Economy Class & Beyond

A Server in the Sky – Examining Thales Onboard Data Center

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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...]

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

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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...]

ZipAir to become the first Asian airline to use Starlink

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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

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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…

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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...]

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

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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...]