Gogo Business Aviation’s AVANCE in-flight communications platform has been selected by flyExclusive as it upgrades on a fleet of 40 private aircraft. “More than ever, our customers expect an inflight connectivity and entertainment experience consistent with what they experience on the ground,” said Mike Guina, COO of flyExclusive. “After careful consideration, we are excited to […]

Raytheon Technologies-owned Collins Aerospace business will bring unlimited data to the customers of Vista, the private aviation group. Using Collins’ LuxStream, which runs exclusively on the SES’s high-throughput satellite (HTS) network, Vista customers can now access unlimited Internet for the duration of their flights. Since 2019, Vista has installed LuxStream on more than 75 aircraft […]

Satellite operators Hispasat and Intelsat have reached an agreement to expand and extend the agreement reached in 2019 to lease the capacity on Hispasat’s latest satellite, Amazonas Nexus. Specifically, this new partnership includes long-term leasing of the entire satellite capacity available over the United States and Brazil, as well as a significant part of the […]

Business in-flight communications specialist Gogo has reported its Q1 numbers, with total revenue of $98.6 million (€89.4m) – an increase of 6 per cent compared to Q1 2022, fueled by strong growth in service revenue. Gogo reported record service revenue of $78.5 million which increased 11 per cent compared to Q1 2022 and 1 per […]

It seems In-Flight Communications (IFC) business Gogo is emerging from the pandemic strongly. The company has announced it will repay $100 million (€91.1m) of debt on May 3rd – earlier than required. As a result of this transaction, Gogo will reduce its Term Loan B outstanding principal to $612.3 million. The transaction will reduce the […]

In-Flight Communications (IFC) specialist Gogo Business Aviation has expanded its coverage over Canada for business aircraft operators and owners. “Building on our nationwide network in the contiguous US, expanding into Canada will allow our customers to realise enhanced inflight connectivity in more destinations and routes where they fly,” said Sergio Aguirre, Gogo’s president/COO. “We have […]

Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, has announced that Intelsat is strengthening its strategic partnership and expanding its In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) and Cellular Backhaul capabilities with significant multimillion dollar orders for Gilat’s multi-service platforms and terminals. Gilat’s platforms will be used to empower Intelsat with augmented capacity in North […]

Delta Airlines is already supplying free WiFi and in-flight communications (IFC) on board more than 500 of its aircraft on the company’s more popular routes. The free service will extend across Delta’s global fleet by the end of 2024. Ekrem Dimbiloglu, Delta’s MD for IFC, reportedly says that the airline was in the right place […]

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages designed to make it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet. Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their […]

Challenges created for business and leisure travellers during the pandemic are fast becoming a distant memory. A report from Constellations says that In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is moving to “new heights”. John Peterson, Executive Director of Aviation at satellite operator Iridium, says that technological and economic changes are overcoming some of the unique challenges of in-air […]