Finnair will be bringing ViaSat’s high-speed internet to its short-haul Airbus A320 fleet, starting in May 2017.
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Finnair will be bringing ViaSat’s high-speed internet to its short-haul Airbus A320 fleet, starting in May 2017.
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Boeing has announced that it is using its new vCabin tool to test a range of interactive technologies that could revolutionise the aircraft cabin.
Gogo is set to bring in-flight connectivity to international flights in and out of China after agreeing a partnership with China Telecom Satellite.
In-flight Wi-Fi developments and the emergence of the likes of 2Ku, GX and the European Aviation Network are bringing the onboard experience closer to what passengers have at home.
Virgin Australia business class travellers can now enjoy an upgraded cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER, while the carrier will start installing Wi-Fi from next year.
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Inmarsat has announced that construction and associated sub-system tests of the satellite for the European Aviation Network connectivity solution has been completed.
ViaSat has won the battle to install in-flight connectivity on American Airlines’ 100 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
A survey conducted by Inmarsat and GfK has found that 54% of passengers would prefer to have onboard connectivity than in-flight meals or IFE.
The low-cost in-flight connectivity plan is called “Social-Lite” and offers 20MB of data at 64kbps surfing speed for US$5.
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A survey conducted by Inmarsat and GfK has found that 54% of passengers would prefer to have onboard connectivity than in-flight meals or IFE.
The low-cost in-flight connectivity plan is called “Social-Lite” and offers 20MB of data at 64kbps surfing speed for US$5.
BA, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM among European airlines set to benefit from the latest generation of onboard connectivity solutions.
IAG has announced an investment in Gogo’s 2Ku technology to provide in-flight connectivity on long-haul British Airways, Aer Lingus and Iberia services.
John Hurley, Head of Ryanair Labs, reveals which technologies the LCC is exploring and how it plans to improve the passenger experience and increase revenues.
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Joe Leader, CEO of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), shares his thoughts on the future of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
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