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Boeing, Gilat achieve milestone for Sidewinder solution

Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has announced that the Boeing Company and Gilat have reached a milestone toward offering Gilat’s multi-orbit Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) as a future line-fit solution for in-flight connectivity service providers. Through IFC integration partners, Boeing will offer a line-fit Sidewinder terminal installation […]

May 19, 2026

Singapore Airlines selects Starlink 

Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy an enhanced in-flight Wi-Fi experience from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive introduction of Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband service on board SIA’s Airbus A350-900 long‑haul (LH), A350-900 ultra‑long‑range (ULR), and A380 aircraft. With more than 10,000 satellites launched to low Earth orbit, Starlink can […]

May 5, 2026

Jetstar selects Viasat to power IFC

Viasat, a global player in satellite communications, has announced that Jetstar Airways, Australia’s low cost airline, has selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat’s system will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft, delivering a reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, messaging and browsing […]

April 22, 2026

Viasat, Türksat, SKYFive Arabia IFC collaboration

Viasat Aviation, Türksat and SkyFive Arabia have announced plans to establish a strategic roaming collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions. This initiative is designed to support the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and aviation customers across Europe, Turkey and the Middle East-Africa, including more flexible route coverage, stronger service continuity, and a […]

April 16, 2026

Delta Air Lines selects Airbus for IFC

Airbus has been selected by Delta Air Lines to equip its 20 A350-1000s on order, leveraging Airbus’ HBCplus. In doing so, the airline became Airbus’ first North-American customer of its linefit offering. Airbus will work with Delta and Hughes to equip Delta’s A350-1000s with the multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, co-developed by Delta and Hughes, […]

April 15, 2026

SES, Japan Airlines expand IFC to long-haul fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES, the leading space solutions company, to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet. Under the agreement, JAL will install SES’s multi-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) system on 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft (linefit), 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (linefit) and 11 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (retrofit). […]

April 14, 2026

Air India selects Hughes to transform IFC

Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The current […]

April 14, 2026

Neo Space Group, Saudia launch IFC service

Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has launched an advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) service in partnership with Saudia, the Kingdom’s national flag carrier. Under this partnership, Saudia plans to provide complimentary high-speed internet to all guests – becoming one of the first airlines in the Middle East […]

April 13, 2026

Delta, Amazon Leo sign IFC deal

Delta Air Lines and Amazon are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock what they describe as !the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences”. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta aircraft, building on the airline’s use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) across its operation. Delta will harness Amazon Leo’s […]

March 31, 2026

Turkish Airlines elevates IFC performance with Anuvu

Anuvu, a provider of worldwide entertainment solutions for mobility markets and high-speed inflight connectivity, has commenced with a performance upgrade of inflight connectivity (IFC) services on over 100 Turkish Airlines narrow body aircraft. The IFC enhancement project commenced with an agreement signed between Turkish Airlines and Anuvu, and their local partner Profen, to deploy Anuvu’s […]

March 26, 2026