Turkish low-cost airline, AJet, has selected the TCI Integrated IFC system, to make passenger wi-fi services available on more than 120 of its aircraft. The deal sees Turksat provide the satellite connectivity element, while Hughes will provide the equipment and advanced IFC management capabilities
Air Arabia has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of its eXW wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 172 aircraft in the airline’s Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR fleets
The SES Open Orbits inflight connectivity (IFC) network is claimed to be the aviation industry’s first open architecture, multi-orbit global network enabled by regional connectivity service partners
Exail’s WIZY-WAP Wireless Access Point (WAP) solution will be integrated into RAVE AP2, Safran Passenger Innovations’ next generation in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) system
Test results have proved the viability of integrating FFLYA tech as another connectivity option for the Blueview digital service platform
Hughes Network Systems (Hughes) has unveiled what it calls a ‘groundbreaking’ Low Earth Orbit (LEO) electronically steerable antenna (ESA) for in-flight entertainment & connectivity (IFEC). The technology, optimised for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system, will provide enterprise-grade, low latency, high-speed connectivity for global commercial aviation
Astronics Corporation has announced that it has been awarded contracts from multiple customers for its Dual-Modem ModMan (ADMM), which the company values at up to approximately US$75 million over the next three to five years
The Seamless Air Alliance has been granted Market Representation Partner status by 3GPP, the world’s largest standard-setting organisation for telecommunications. As a 3GPP partner, the Alliance will work toward the development and integration of 3GPP-specified 5G NTN into the aviation sector
Airbus says that both its Ka and Ku HBCplus projects are steadily progressing towards certification, preceded by in-flight evaluations of the Ku and Ka antenna solutions, respectively
The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards – the most prestigious awards celebrating innovation in aircraft cabin technology and the passenger experience – have been revealed. Some of the biggest names in airlines and aviation were competing for the coveted trophies, and being a finalist is an achievement in itself. Take a look at the innovations that can enhance the travel experience, both today and tomorrow
