Alaska Airlines is upgrading its Embraer E175 regional jets with Intelsat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC). The deal announced Tuesday will expand Alaska’s IFC services with Intelsat to include regional jets.  Alaska Airlines said it will be installing a new Intelsat IFC system that works well for its regional fleet. The service has a more lightweight electronically…

Inmarsat has won a major contract in the in-flight connectivity (IFC) arena with one of the standout airlines in this area. Emirates has selected Inmarsat as its IFC provider for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350s, as part of a commitment by the United Arab Emirates airline to be at the cutting edge of providing…

Airbus and VDL Group are partnering to develop and manufacture a laser communication terminal for aircraft, to exchange data between aircraft, satellites, and ground terminals. The companies announced the UltraAir terminal on Tuesday, and expect to demonstrate a prototype with a first flight test in 2024. The technology is based on development led by Airbus…

Delta Air Lines is offering free in-flight connectivity (IFC) on Viasat-equipped aircraft this year, a major vote for free IFC service from one of the top U.S. airlines.  Delta announced Thursday it is making Wi-Fi free through a partnership with T-Mobile for all customers on board most domestic mainline flights beginning Feb. 1. The airline…