Mobility

[Via Satellite 10-30-13] Dish is teaming up with Southwest Airlines to provide travelers with the opportunity to borrow an iPad 2 from its “Watch TV on the Fly” libraries. Building […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-13] In-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions provider Gogo has signed a contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) to provide Gogo’s in-flight Internet service on JAL’s entire domestic fleet, which […]

[Via Satellite 10-15-13] United Airlines has launched its 100th aircraft equipped with satellite Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, and expects to have nearly 200 aircraft featuring the service by the end of […]

The era of the connected aircraft is here and satellite is powering solutions that will impact the crew, business travelers, and people flying in economy. In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services, which […]

For the first time, mobile users, including military troops and border patrol agents, will soon be able to use secure voice and data on the move

DISH announced “TV Flies Free,” marking the first time TV entertainment is free for passengers aboard Southwest Airlines

Providers of Ka-band “mobility services” achieved a significant milestone in March: the conclusion of a European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations’ (CEPT) Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) decision regarding Earth […]

United Airlines announced in January that it had introduced onboard satellite-based Wi-Fi internet connectivity on the first of its international widebody aircraft, saying that it had become the first U.S.-based […]

United Airlines is one of the world’s biggest airlines. In total, United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,472 flights a day to 381 airports across six continents. In 2012, both lines operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers.

In-flight connectivity is a major issue for international airlines as more passengers expect connectivity as part of their travel package. A number of major Asian airlines have announced plans to […]

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[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] The surge of satellite-powered high-throughput mobile connectivity in recent years has brought with it a renewed interest in the aeronautical sector and the potential demand for satellite […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-16-13] United Airlines has become the first international carrier in the United States to introduce onboard satellite-based Wi-Fi Internet connectivity after launching Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band service on a […]

CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines has introduced onboard satellite-based Wi-Fi internet connectivity on the first of its international widebody aircraft, becoming the first U.S.-based international carrier to […]

ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Gogo, a global leader of in-flight connectivity and a pioneer in wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, announced today that it will install two […]

Singapore Airlines will be investing nearly $78 million to refit 10 Boeing 777-200ERs with new long-haul cabin products to provide customers with additional space and comfort. The cabin upgrade program […]

Inmarsat CEO Rupert Pearce Inmarsat CEO Rupert Pearce says he is confident the company can make a strong impact in all areas of the in-flight connectivity business, including cabin and cockpit […]

Lufthansa German Airlines on Tuesday said it has began testing the BoardConnect in-flight entertainment system from Lufthansa Systems on an Airbus A320 stationed in Munich.    The Lufthansa Systems system […]

Singapore Airlines is determined to bring its passengers the very best in-flight connectivity experience and be at the cutting edge of providing these services. The airline, with its young fleet […]

Asian airlines are ramping up their in-flight connectivity efforts with the likes of Thai Airways, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines making significant announcements to equip their fleets with the latest […]

Airlines have dramatically upped their plans to offer in-flight connectivity and entertainment services. While great news for the satellite industry, the increasing value placed on the in-flight services market has […]

Singapore Airlines has launched Wi-Fi and GSM passenger connectivity on its long-haul fleets, using OnAir’s connectivity services operating over Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband, the airline announced Sept. 18.    Following an introductory […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-18-12] FSS operator Intelsat has hired James Collett as its director of mobility services product management, the company announced Sept. 18.    Collett will be responsible for advancing […]

Singapore Airlines has issued a $400 million contract to Panasonic Avionics for advanced in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 new aircraft on firm order with Airbus […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] Singapore Airlines has issued a $400 million contract to Panasonic Avionics for advanced in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 new aircraft on firm […]

Singapore Airlines has formally rolled out its in-flight connectivity offering after investing $50 million to bring Inmarsat-powered Internet and mobile data services to its passengers.    The full launch of […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-06-12] Singapore Airlines has formally rolled out its in-flight connectivity offering after investing $50 million to bring Inmarsat-powered Internet and mobile data services to its passengers, the […]

[Satellite News 08-28-12] Fixed and mobile satellite operators have traditionally been categorized in separate markets due to the different services each provides to its own unique verticals. While FSS operators […]

[Satellite TODAY 07-11-12] MSS operator Inmarsat will deploy its SwiftBroadband service as a satellite backbone for in-flight Internet services on two airlines in the Asia Pacific region, the company announced […]

Equipping an airline’s entire fleet with connectivity systems is no simple task. It’s often a multi-million dollar, multi-year and complex undertaking for airlines trying to keep planes in the air […]