Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has partnered with Global Eagle Entertainment to equip its entire fleet with satellite-based connectivity and content services.
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has partnered with Global Eagle Entertainment to equip its entire fleet with satellite-based connectivity and content services.

Inmarsat has announced a new integrated S-band satellite and air-to-ground connectivity network, with British Airways set to be a launch customer.
Aeromexico has confirmed that it will use Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band satellite service to offer Wi-Fi onboard nine of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
AT&T has announced plans to launch a high-speed 4G LTE-based connectivity service for airlines, which some say could challenge Gogo’s dominance in the US.
India has lifted the restrictions on the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) onboard, enabling passengers to use smartphones and tablets from gate-to-gate.
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Singapore Airlines’ Wilson Yong details the rollout schedule for next gen IFE and Wi-Fi solutions, as well as plans for a Customer Experience Management system.

Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is using OnAir’s Wi-Fi connectivity product to offer its passengers access to an innovative infotainment portal, which is available in English and Japanese.

Air China has signed an agreement with Global Eagle Entertainment to launch a trial of a high-speed, Ku-band satellite-based connectivity service on a B777-200.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is using OnAir’s Wi-Fi connectivity product to offer its passengers access to an innovative infotainment portal, which is available in English and Japanese.

Air China has signed an agreement with Global Eagle Entertainment to launch a trial of a high-speed, Ku-band satellite-based connectivity service on a B777-200.

China Southern has taken delivery of its first B777-300ER equipped with Thales’ TopSeries AVANT IFEC system, which includes on-demand content, 3D maps, games and e-books.
FTE spoke to Virgin America, Here On Biz and Gogo about the benefits of the first ever in-flight social network, and the challenges that had to be overcome to make it a reality.
Boeing has delivered the first B747-8 line-fitted with the AeroMobile inflight connectivity service, removing the need for the aircraft to be retrofitted after delivery.Â

In-flight Wi-Fi is fast becoming a must-have, but the debate continues as to who should fund it. Read what JetBlue, Emirates, OnAir and Inmarsat had to say about funding connectivity.

The Indonesian flag-carrier has teamed up with OnAir to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its A330s, with GSM mobile connectivity likely to be added in the near future.Â

Hungarian carrier Wizz Air has updated its rules on the use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) onboard and now allows passengers to use them from gate-to-gate.
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