American Airlines, the world’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger traffic, has finished rolling out satellite-based broadband Wi-Fi to its entire mainline narrowbody fleet of more than 700 aircraft (that is, the Boing 737s and Airbus A319 and 320 that typically fly the company’s domestic routes). All of these satellite-equipped planes also offer access…

Viasat revealed the availability of its new Ka-band Global Aero Terminal (GAT-5518) to provide In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services on government and business aviation aircraft — from government-focused Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and fixed-wing military platforms to VIP business and corporate jets. The GAT-5518 is the latest satellite communications (SATCOM) product to join Viasat's portfolio of Ka-band…

Gilat Satellite Networks reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, in which it saw revenues dip, yet profitability remain strong. Total revenues for Q1 2019 amounted to $62.1 million, compared with $67.4 million for Q1 2018. Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2019 increased 9.0 percent year over year to $8.2 million, or 13.2 percent…

How many of you used Wi-Fi on a recent flight? If you’re like the audience at SATELLITE 2019’s panel on In-Flight Connectivity (IFC), then a lot of you. But, how many of you were satisfied with that experience? If you’re like the audience, only a few of you. “More than I expected,” quipped Gustavo Nader,…