Astronics’ STC project for next-gen satellite connectivity solution accepted by FAA
Astronics Corporation has announced its Supplemental Type Certification (STC) project has been accepted by the FAA and is now open… Read More »
OneWeb successfully deploys 40 satellites launched with SpaceX
Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb has confirmed the successful deployment and contact of 40 satellites launched by SpaceX…. Read More »
ITA Airways joins ESA and Inmarsat’s air traffic modernisation programme
ITA Airways will be the first full service carrier in Europe to join the European Space Agency (ESA) and Inmarsat’s… Read More »
Orbit Communication Systems introduces AirTRx satellites for regional jets
Orbit Communication Systems has introduced the AirTRx system, providing continuous communication for regional jets. The compact systems can be installed… Read More »
Intelsat successfully completes multi-orbit in-flight Wi-Fi testing
Integrated satellite and terrestrial networks operator and in-flight connectivity provider Intelsat has announced the successful completion of in-flight testing of… Read More »
How the superfast flight of astronauts and fighter pilots changes their brains
Unlike ‘Top Gun’, real-life fighter pilots are careful thinkers in the air. Learning how their brains change could assist astronauts… Read More »
Satcom Direct adds Dual Dissimilar terminal capabilities
Business aviation solutions provider Satcom Direct is adding Dual Dissimilar terminal capabilities to its expanding hardware portfolio. Satcom Direct has… Read More »
Telesat to provide infrastructure for Anuvu Constellation
Anuvu has announced a deal to lease new antennas and ground-station infrastructure from Telesat, one of the world’s largest satellite… Read More »
The FAA fights to limit travel disruptions by rocket launches
Space companies are launching more rockets than ever, ratcheting up competition for air space just as travelers return to flying… Read More »
Satcom Direct announces commercial launch of SD Plane Simple antenna series
Satcom Direct has announced that its Plane Simple® antenna series is officially entering commercial service. This follows two years of… Read More »
Airbus Beluga delivers Inmarsat-6 F2 satellite to Florida for launch
The Inmarsat-6 geostationary telecommunications satellite (I-6 F2), built by Airbus and due to be launched in February, has been delivered… Read More »
Alaska Airlines to offer new Intelsat IFC on regional jet aircraft
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to outfit its regional jet aircraft with Intelsat’s newest satellite Wi-Fi technology. The airline aims… Read More »
airBaltic to equip entire A220 fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink
Latvian low-cost airline, airBaltic, has announced that it will equip its entire fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink… Read More »
Carnival Corporation Expands SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi Service Across Cruise Lines
Carnival Corporation & plc has reached an agreement with SpaceX to allow for the Starlink Wi-Fi service to be implemented… Read More »
Iridium satellite-to-smartphone deal expected to expand pilot take-up
Many business aviation and general aviation pilots carry Iridium satellite-powered phones in their flight bag in order to avail of… Read More »
SpaceX Starlink will soon provide inflight internet to more aircraft types
SpaceX Starlink will soon be able to provide internet to more aircraft types. According to the updated Starlink.com site, SpaceX… Read More »
Emirates chooses Inmarsat connectivity for its new Airbus A350 fleet
Emirates has selected Inmarsat to provide connectivity for its new 50 Airbus A350s which will be entering service from 2024…. Read More »
Satcom Direct completes business jet Plane Simple Ka-band antenna installation
Satcom Direct has completed the first business jet Plane Simple® Ka-band antenna installation on the company’s SD Gulfstream G550. The… Read More »
OneWeb successfully deploys 40 more satellites
OneWeb has confirmed the successful deployment of 40 satellites launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on the… Read More »
The first ever orbital space launch from the UK is due to take off
The first orbital rocket launch in Western Europe is set to take place in the U.K. on Monday evening. The… Read More »
OneWeb successfully launches 40 satellites with SpaceX
OneWeb successfully deployed 40 satellites on 9 January. The company says the launch is its 16th to-date, with only two… Read More »
airBaltic to offer SpaceX Starlink high-speed internet on board
Latvian airline airBaltic will be equipping its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with the SpaceX Starlink internet connectivity system. The high-speed… Read More »