Gogo and Satcom Direct have announced a agreement under which Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct to create the an in-flight connectivity provider that it says will be “able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation (BA) and military/government mobility markets”. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom […]
The Pinkfong Company, the entertainment company behind the cultural icon Baby Shark, has entered into an content partnership for inflight entertainment with Anuvu, a provider of entertainment solutions for mobility markets. This partnership will bring The Pinkfong Company’s programming to Anuvu’s aviation and maritime clients, enhancing the travel experience for young passengers. Starting in November, […]
DirecTV Inflight, a distributor of content in the commercial aviation industry, has launched an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider. This media streaming technology offers business aviation customers access to live TV programming, including a comprehensive sports lineup. The solution is completely hardware-free, allowing passengers […]
Gogo Business Aviation has released over-the-air software updates for clients and their aircraft. The update covers Gogo’s Avance technology. With the update, further modifications can now be deployed without physically touching the aircraft, reducing the time required for software updates, and improving the efficiency and management of upgrading large fleets. “This industry-first capability for connectivity […]
EchoStar-owned Hughes Network Systems has been selected to serve Delta Airlines with its In-Flight broadband and WiFi connectivity in a major contract. Delta is the world’s second largest airline and serves some 171 million passengers annually (American Airlines is larger at 199 million passengers, although Delta has the highest annual revenues at some $51 billion). […]
Vodafone is offering travellers a $5 per day for ‘all you can eat’ connectivity while in the air. The telco has struck deals with a large number of airlines and the fee covers what Vodafone describes as “airline roaming” for international flights. Vodafone says its satellite-based services will offer “3G like” download and upload speeds. […]
Together with Delta Air Lines and Viasat, DirecTV has announced the launch of a domestic 18-channel TV lineup on select Boeing 767-400 aircraft flying select long-haul domestic routes. This domestic live TV offering marks the first time a US-based airline has integrated LiveTV into seatback screens onboard its widebody planes. DirecTV’s satellite TV entertainment solution […]
World’s largest IFE OLED screen proposed By Chris Forrester A proposal for an 8ft screen (97”) for airlines has been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for approval and certification. The plan is to install the screens into private VIP aircraft, and integrated into an airplane’s structure in place of conventional windows. The application […]
Korean Air is to install Viasat’s in-flight broadband connectivity into its Airbus A321neo fleet. Korean Air will receive a total of 30 Airbus A321neos by 2027 as part of a fleet modernisation plan, all of which will be delivered line-fit with Viasat’s connectivity solution. These will be operated on short and mid-haul flights between the […]
Malaysia Airlines has chosen Viasat for its In-Flight Communications and Entertainment (IFE) aboard its new Boeing 737-8 fleet of aircraft. Malaysia Airlines will also introduce high-quality internet connectivity on its 737-8 aircraft. The agreement encompasses factory installation of Viasat’s equipment on its aircraft, the first of which is expected to be delivered to Malaysia Airlines […]