The enthusiasm for Starlink-based connectivity on board the world’s major airlines seems to be unstoppable. Starlink has now partnered with 41 airlines worldwide, covering more than 7,000 aircraft under installation or contract. The latest to be signed up is Israel’s El Al. The airline will start installs in 2027. The Israeli airline will offer the […]

Wizz Air, a European low-cost airline, has announced plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its fleet in 2027. “Ultra-low-cost travel has always been about making opportunities accessible to more people,” commented Ian Malin, Chief Commercial Officer of Wizz Air. “In 2027, we’re taking that philosophy into the space era. Our customers shouldn’t have to […]

SES won a large contract with Viva – one of the three largest airlines in Mexico. SES equipment will be installed with its multi-orbit system on 100 Airbus aircraft. Combined with recent deals with Avianca and LATAM Airlines, in addition to American Airlines and Air Canada, SES says it is the leading provider of multi-orbit […]

Geostationary satellite operator Viasat of California, which also owns UK-based Inmarsat, says it is confident that it can play a role in connectivity with airlines and their passengers despite the fast-growing success of SpaceX within in-flight communications and broadband supply. Viasat is far from alone in geostationary satellite operators chasing airline connections. SES/Intelsat is also […]

Eutelsat and Anuvu, a provider of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technologies for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, and other mobility markets, have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the Eutelsat 10B satellite. Under the agreement, Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on Eutelsat 10B to enhance its in-flight connectivity services, including […]

Astrova  – a Panasonic Avionics seat-back solution for aircraft – has entered service with Air Canada on one of its Airbus A321 aircraft. The flag carrier of Canada is retro-fitting Astrova on 19 A321 aircraft with the IFE solution also being installed on an additional 67 of the carrier’s fleet across a number of aircraft […]

Satellite operator SES is partnering with Google to provide streamlined Android-based login on flights and in the process expanding in-flight connectivity and revenue potential. SES is teaming up with Google to streamline how Android users connect and engage with airline-branded onboard portals. The collaboration aims to strengthen portal engagement and create more consistent experiences for […]

BBC Studios has unveiled a version of its BBC Player streaming platform specifically designed for the aviation industry. Developed with Panasonic Avionics for in-flight entertainment seatback systems, this service will launch later this year. BBC Player will bring passengers a constantly updated library of BBC Studios’ factual, entertainment, documentaries, lifestyle, drama, comedy, and children’s content. […]

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced that Aviv Giladi, president of DAZN Partnerships, will lead the company’s work to bring live sports to the skies and the seas.  A new product offering, DAZN Inflight, aims to open up access to live sports for fans on the go, whether travelling by plane or boat. The […]

Air Cambodia has selected AirFi to deliver wireless streaming inflight entertainment (IFE) across its fleet. Under the partnership, AirFi’s streaming IFE platform will be deployed across Air Cambodia’s fleet of Airbus A320 and ATR 72-series aircraft, including the ATR 72-600, enabling passengers to access entertainment directly on their own devices. The service, live now, forms […]