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, […]

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. […]

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet. “Royal Brunei’s passengers will soon benefit from reliable, multi-orbit connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet […]

Satellite communications specialist Viasat is reporting that JetXP, its next-generation business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially available at the end of 2024. JetXP builds on Viasat’s market reputation for delivering consistent, reliable and seamless global connectivity, complemented by the white-glove customer service and 24/7 support of […]

Discover Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, will be fitted with multi-orbit antennas on its long-haul aircraft and able to deliver broadband speeds of up to 200 Mb/s connection. Panasonic will start the installs this autumn and will use satellite capacity from Eutelsat’s OneWeb fleet. Discover Airlines is already offering Lufthansa’s FlyNet wifi on most of […]

IFC Films, the US distribution company, hasannounced the launch of a fresh rebrand. The New York-based company says it will “embrace a bold new brand identity” – Independent Film Company (IFC). As part of the rebrand, the company revealed a new logo and customised audio logo created by Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys. Independent […]

American Airlines and AT&T have announced they will partner to offer complimentary inflight Wi-Fi across more than 2 million American flights a year, beginning in January 2026. With complimentary inflight Wi-Fi available exclusively to members of the AAdvantage loyalty programme, American Airlines says it will offer free inflight connectivity on more planes than any other […]

Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been selected by Skymark Airlines to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) service on 10 Boeing 737 MAX, using Intelsat’s new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, that delivers multi-orbit service using geostationary (GEO) and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Skymark will become one of the first in the Asia-Pacific […]

Satellite communications and In-flight Connectivity (IFC) specialist Viasat has announced its next-generation solution for commercial aviation, Viasat Amara. Powering the new IFC solution are innovations in core satellite network design, hardware advancements, and a suite of digital products. Coupled with additional features, including smart network enhancements and application-level data linking to satellites in multiple orbits, […]

Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics have announced an extension of their capacity deal on the Eutelsat 10B satellite, serving the inflight connectivity market, covering both the duration and volume of the previous agreement. Panasonic Avionics, an anchor customer on Eutelsat 10B since its entry into service in July 2023, leverages multiple gigahertz of capacity on the […]