SmartSky Raises Additional Capital | Astronics Reports 2020 4th Quarter Results | Boeing Statement on 777 Engine | Other News
SMARTSKY SmartSky Networks announced that it has closed on more than $32 million in additional equity and debt funding as it prepares for the launch of its next-generation aviation Wi-Fi connectivity service later this year. “In a display of confidence in the future of SmartSky’s groundbreaking technology and services, we received new funds from our institutional investors,” said SmartSky CEO David Helfgott. SmartSky’s office-grade inflight Wi-Fi service for business and commercial aviation uses the pioneering company’s uniquely scalable, single-beam-per-aircraft approach, which is backed by a substantial patent portfolio and years of flight testing. Building on this transformative capability, the company is enabling advanced ...
IdeaNova Introduces Inplay Video Chat | Astronics Receives Connectivity Equipment Award | United Airlines Invests In Archer Aviation | Other News
IdeaNova Technologies The team at IdeaNova Technologies is working hard on new features and functionality that will enhance the travel experience while improving passenger and crew safety. Last year, airlines saw changes to the travel industry ranging from new technology that ensures a clean cabin to an overhaul of boarding protocols. Travel might look a little different these days, but the importance of providing comfort in the cabin is just the same. Passengers can now watch their inflight entertainment with their friends and family on a flight, while respecting safety guidelines in limiting passenger movement around the cabin. This functionality also highlights the ...
Panasonic Avionics XTS Satellite Enters Service | Valour Consultancy’s Latest IFC Report | QuiverTree Media collaborates with Audible
PANASONIC AVIONICS Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced a major evolution in its in-flight connectivity offering as its first extreme high throughput satellite (XTS) enters service over the Asia-Pacific region. The APSTAR-6D satellite is Panasonic Avionics’ latest investment in in-flight connectivity for passengers on commercial aircraft. It is an integral part of its third-generation communications (Gen-3) network of high speed, high bandwidth Ku-band satellites, placing capacity where it is most needed to meet the growing needs of airlines and their passengers. Panasonic Avionics is set to complete the upgrade of the 2,544 aircraft installed with its connectivity service to its Gen-3 ...
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SmartSky Raises Additional Capital | Astronics Reports 2020 4th Quarter Results | Boeing Statement on 777 Engine | Other News
SMARTSKY SmartSky Networks announced that it has closed on more than $32 million in additional equity and debt funding as it prepares for the launch of its next-generation aviation Wi-Fi connectivity service later this year. “In a display of confidence in the future of SmartSky’s groundbreaking technology and services, we received new... [Read more]
IdeaNova Introduces Inplay Video Chat | Astronics Receives Connectivity Equipment Award | United Airlines Invests In Archer Aviation | Other News
IdeaNova Technologies The team at IdeaNova Technologies is working hard on new features and functionality that will enhance the travel experience while improving passenger and crew safety. Last year, airlines saw changes to the travel industry ranging from new technology that ensures a clean cabin to an overhaul of boarding protocols. Travel... [Read more]
Panasonic Avionics XTS Satellite Enters Service | Valour Consultancy’s Latest IFC Report | QuiverTree Media collaborates with Audible
PANASONIC AVIONICS Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced a major evolution in its in-flight connectivity offering as its first extreme high throughput satellite (XTS) enters service over the Asia-Pacific region. The APSTAR-6D satellite is Panasonic Avionics’ latest investment in in-flight connectivity for... [Read more]
Thales AVANT IFE Selected For Qatar Dreamliners | New Managing Director for KID | AERQ Joins Hamburg Aviation | Sustainable Aero Lab | Carlisle IT Receives EASA STC
Thales Qatar Airways is upgrading its Boeing B787-8 fleet with Thales’s AVANT IFE. The IFE system features an innovative, New Generation user experience unique to Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing and highly acclaimed airlines in the world, consistently earning a 5-Star rating by Skytrax. With a fleet of the... [Read more]
Inmarsat Participates in Project HEART | Panasonic Avionics & IMG Extend Long Standing Relationship | Boeing News | Latecoere’s Redmond Office Moves | Other News
Inmarsat Inmarsat announced its participation in a ground-breaking new initiative funded by the UK Government to develop the country’s first automated, zero carbon regional air transportation network. Project HEART (Hydrogen Electric and Automated Regional Transportation) will develop hydrogen powered, automated and remote piloting solutions... [Read more]
European Aviation Network Available on 250+ Aircraft | Boeing Appoints New Board Member | Other Industry News
Inmarsat & Deutsche Telekom Milestone highlights the accelerated rollout of Europe’s leading airline connectivity solution with launch customer International Airlines Group (IAG) The European Aviation Network (EAN), Europe’s fastest inflight Wi-Fi service, can now be accessed by passengers on more than 250 aircraft across the continent,... [Read more]
Inmarsat The Recipient of World Travel Award For The 4th Year Running | New Super Sonic Transport? | Airbus & Boeing Announce 2020 Deliveries & Orders | Other News
Inmarsat, a global mobile satellite communications provider, has been crowned the ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’ for the fourth year in a row at the World Travel Awards 2020. The prestigious accolade was announced following a year-long search for the world’s top travel, tourism and hospitality brands, with the... [Read more]
Delta Selects Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity | Boeing News | Happy New Year!
Happy New Year and Goodbye 2020!! Phew, 2020 is over and what a year it was, but unfortunately, not in a good way for the majority of humanity. As 2021 becomes commences, the aviation transportation industry is experiencing a myriad of changes. Terms like ‘recovery’ or ‘reset’ will be popular; however, the phrase ‘industry... [Read more]
'Future–proofing' the IFE installation means providing an onboard network with sufficient bandwidth that the airline will never have to tear apart their airplane to re-wire to install upgrades. Fiber-to-the-Seat™ provides a fiber optics network running at a gigabit per second – High-definition video is only the beginning – who knows what the hot, killer apps will be 10-20 years from now?!”