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Air France chooses Starlink

Air France is extending its offering of free broadband WiFi access to its passengers using Elon Musk’s Starlink. “Free high-speed Wi-Fi is now available on board Air France flights. A stable, fast and secure experience by Starlink, and already deployed on several aircraft and gradually being rolled out across the entire fleet by the end […]

September 12, 2025By Chris Forrester

Forecast: NGSO to dominate in-flight connectivity

Novaspace’s 13th edition of its Prospects for In-Flight Connectivity Report finds NGSO services poised to revolutionise in-flight connectivity (IFC) standards. NGSO’s share of commercial aviation IFC is set to skyrocket from just 1 per cent in 2024 to 63 per cent by 2034, driving 76 per cent of total operator revenues by decade’s end. “2024 […]

September 11, 2025

Neo Space Group to acquire Display Interactive

Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Display Interactive (DI), an innovator in wireless in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC). The acquisition will strengthen NSG’s position in the aviation market as a provider of integrated, multi-orbit solutions, underpinned by intelligent bandwidth […]

September 10, 2025

Panasonic Avionics, Intellian launch IFC solution

Panasonic Avionics, a specialist in in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC), and Intellian Technologies, a provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions have announced a new high-performance, cost-effective low earth orbit (LEO)-only terminal system designed to connect to Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network. The new terminal system features Intellian’s new LEO-only aviation antenna, seamlessly integrating […]

September 8, 2025

Viasat unlocks capacity boost for business aviation IFC

Viasat has announced that its JetXP business aviation in-flight broadband service is now delivering five times more capacity across the Eastern US, with a phased nationwide expansion in the coming months. All Viasat’s business aviation customers using the Honeywell JetWave or Gogo Plane Simple Ka-band terminals are benefitting from the capacity boost for a greater […]

September 3, 2025

Alaska Airlines selects Starlink

Starting in 2026, Alaska Airlines guests can enjoy Starlink Wi-Fi with ultra-fast speeds and lower latency – unlocking seamless access to live gaming, real-time messaging and high-quality streaming across multiple devices. Alaska Airlines is set to bring fast, responsive and reliable Wi-Fi to its fleet starting in 2026, with all aircraft – regional, narrowbody and […]

August 21, 2025

Viasat powers IFC for All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, is introducing free, high-speed in-flight internet service capable of video streaming for all international classes on its B767-300ER (202-seat configuration, JA625A) aircraft. Powered by the latest system from Viasat, the advanced service ensures passengers enjoy smooth, fast connectivity from boarding to disembarkation, providing a ground-like internet experience in […]

August 6, 2025

Viasat IFC for Aeromexico

Embraer, Viasat and Aeromexico have announced the installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, […]

July 14, 2025

Virgin Atlantic to offer Starlink Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic is the first UK airline to announce plans to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity. The airline will begin installing streaming-quality Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos from Q3 2026, with the installation expected to be completed by the end of 2027.   By leveraging an advanced satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, […]

July 9, 2025

Gogo launches Galileo HDX antenna

In-flight connectivity specialist Gogo has launched its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for business jets. The addition of the compact antenna which is linked to the fully operational Eutelsat OneWeb 650-satellite constellation, is bringing what Gogo says is a new era of connectivity, enabling new aircraft segments to optimise broadband services for the very first time. […]

July 9, 2025By Chris Forrester