Gogo has received the final Supplemental Type Certificate from the FAA for its 2Ku satellite connectivity service, paving the way for the commercial launch.
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Gogo has received the final Supplemental Type Certificate from the FAA for its 2Ku satellite connectivity service, paving the way for the commercial launch.
Inmarsat has launched its third satellite in the Global Xpress constellation, bringing the high-speed connectivity service closer for commercial airlines.
KLM’s new Boeing 787-9s will include the new “KLM Wi-Fi” product, lie-flat business class seats with direct aisle access and an enhanced Economy Class.
WestJet Connect, which includes more than 400 movies and TV programmes, live TV channels and onboard Wi-Fi, will be added to 767ER and Next Gen 737 aircraft.
The “Exede in the Air” service will be installed on 10 A320s, while Virgin America will also become the first airline to deploy a hybrid Ku/Ka-band antenna.
AirAsia’s onboard instant messaging package, provided by roKKi, now includes access to the Twitter app, as well as WeChat, WhatsApp, LINE and KakaoTalk.
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Brazilian carrier GOL has signed up to the high-speed 2Ku connectivity service, as well as the Gogo Vision and Gogo TV in-flight entertainment products.
Air New Zealand’s Kerry Reeves explains why the carrier will bide its time before offering onboard Wi-Fi, and why “personal interaction” is the number one priority.
Malaysian carrier Malindo Air has launched onboard Wi-Fi and mobile services, which are being powered by Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile.
ANA has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to offer three live TV channels and Wi-Fi onboard its first 787-9, which will serve the Tokyo-Munich route.
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Malaysian carrier Malindo Air has launched onboard Wi-Fi and mobile services, which are being powered by Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile.
ANA has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to offer three live TV channels and Wi-Fi onboard its first 787-9, which will serve the Tokyo-Munich route.
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Finnair’s Board of Directors has approved an investment in onboard Wi-Fi and the A350 XWB is set to be the carrier’s first Wi-Fi equipped aircraft.
Passengers onboard one of Air China’s Boeing 777s were able to watch a live broadcast by Xinhua News Agency in the latest Ku-band connectivity trial.
Panasonic Avionics’ David Bruner tells FTE that improved connectivity will drive uptake of live onboard television and real-time in-flight re-accommodation.
Delta has become the third airline to sign up to Gogo’s 2Ku service, which will enable the carrier to expand its Wi-Fi coverage area to over-water routes.
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