From 2015-2021, the Asia Pacific market is forecast to experience the highest CAGR of 26%, while the global connectivity market will be worth $5.5 billion.
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From 2015-2021, the Asia Pacific market is forecast to experience the highest CAGR of 26%, while the global connectivity market will be worth $5.5 billion.
Passengers flying on the A330 recently added to the Air Seychelles fleet will be able to connect to the Internet thanks to Panasonic-powered onboard Wi-Fi.
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Lufthansa will start the rollout of Global Xpress-powered connectivity next summer, before starting trials of the new European Aviation Network.
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.
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.
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AirAsia’s onboard instant messaging package, provided by roKKi, now includes access to the Twitter app, as well as WeChat, WhatsApp, LINE and KakaoTalk.
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.
easyJet is happy to wait for the right onboard connectivity product at the right price, according to Simon Lamkin, the carrier’s Head of Operations Systems.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says the airline could offer in-flight Wi-Fi within two years and is exploring sponsorship models to make it a revenue generating service.
Alitalia has revealed extensive upgrades to all cabin classes, covering IFE, connectivity, the meal service and the level of personalisation offered onboard.
Gogo has received the first of two Supplemental Type Certificates from the FAA, which are required for it to be able to launch its 2Ku connectivity service.
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.
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