The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.
The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.
IAG, the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, plans to equip more than 300 aircraft with the in-flight connectivity service.
From free meals to complimentary wireless IFE streaming, some airlines are challenging the idea of an economy class race to the bottom.
Japan Airlines has announced that it will offer passengers on domestic flights free access to the internet up until 31 August 2017.
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Alaska Airlines’ passengers can now send messages using iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger without having to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi.
Southwest Airlines has announced new connectivity deals with Panasonic and GEE as part of its efforts to enhance the onboard experience.
Inmarsat has signed a contract with Air New Zealand to provide Global Xpress connectivity across the airline’s long-haul and short-haul fleets.
Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom, together with Nokia and Thales, have successfully conducted a programme of test flights for the European Aviation Network.
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Austrian Airlines has been confirmed as the latest carrier to sign up to Inmarsat’s GX for Aviation in-flight connectivity service.
FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
Air France-KLM has agreed a deal with Gogo to bring the 2Ku connectivity service to its long-haul aircraft over the next three years.
Gogo has announced that it is developing a next generation ground-based connectivity service, which its says will deliver peak speeds of 100 Mbps.
Qatar Airways will be the launch customer of aircraft tracking solution GlobalBeacon, which complies with ICAO’s Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System.
Thales and SES have teamed up to offer a new in-flight connectivity solution, called FlytLIVE, for airlines serving the Americas.
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