Zipair Tokyo has operated Asia’s first commercial passenger flight equipped with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service as flight ZG045 from Tokyo (Narita) to Incheon, South Korea. The flight marked a milestone for inflight connectivity in Asia, introducing high-speed, low-latency internet access for all passengers, free of charge on Zipair. On Starlink-equipped aircraft, passengers in every […]
Southwest Airlines has signed an inflight connectivity deal with Starlink. Engineered by SpaceX, Starlink will deliver next-generation WiFi across Southwest’s network of 11 countries, allowing Customers to stream, share and scroll in the sky at lightning-fast speeds. “Free WiFi has been a huge hit with our Rapid Rewards Members, and we know our Customers expect […]
Panasonic Avionics, a supplier of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, announced at the Singapore Airshow a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Spacesail Technologies (Spacesail) to explore opportunities to add Spacesail’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to Panasonic Avionics’ IFC global network. The MOU allows the parties to immediately begin developing the plan […]
Viasat, a specialist in satellite communications, has announced the expansion of its European Aviation Network (EAN) to include Serbia. This network enhancement, delivered in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, improves in-flight connectivity (IFC) performance for airlines and passengers flying through Serbian airspace on EAN-equipped aircraft. The expanded coverage is enabled by the activation of new ground […]
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has announced a partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves – the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. “This partnership underscores NSG’s commitment to innovation and to delivering best-in-class connectivity across Saudi […]
The Lufthansa group of airlines will start installing Starlink in–flight broadband kit this year across its complete fleet.The group, which also includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Swiss, said the new Starlink service would start being installed on the first of its 850 aircraft later this year. Lufthansa says that the in–flight WiFi service […]
In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) has proven to be the hottest of hot topics in the satellite industry during 2025. Panasonic Avionics reports that its Astrova in-flight entertainment (IFE) system has now been selected by more than 30 airlines and is in use on more than 100 individual airline programmes. Other, older, Panasonic in-flight systems take the […]
Moment, a specialist in passenger experience, has released the Inflight Connectivity Benchmark 2025, a data-driven analysis of connectivity deployment, pricing structures and satellite provider dynamics. The report analyses 106 airlines worldwide, covering connectivity deployment, pricing models, and technology suppliers across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. Traditional airlines eager to be at the forefront […]
Bombardier announced the launch of its Smart Router, a high-performance connectivity solution designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s business jet travellers. Created in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, Bombardier’s preferred service provider for connectivity services, the Bombardier Smart Router is a cutting-edge routing device engineered to deliver seamless onboard connectivity. It features advanced network […]
American Airlines currently uses Viasat’s satellites for its ‘direct-to-seat’ In-Flight Connectivity. There are numerous reports that it is to switch suppliers and use a Low Earth orbiting (LEO) fleet of satellites for improved speed and bandwidth. However, while many airlines have chosen Starlink to connect their aircraft, it seems that American has quietly chosen Amazon’s […]