According to Inmarsat, the new satellites, developed for its Global Xpress (GX) network, can transform inflight broadband capabilities for airlines.
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According to Inmarsat, the new satellites, developed for its Global Xpress (GX) network, can transform inflight broadband capabilities for airlines.
Delta passengers on more than 50 domestic flight segments a day will have an opportunity to surf the internet free of charge during a two-week trial.
Passengers onboard the new A321neo LR aircraft will be able to enjoy personalised HD entertainment, surround sound audio and video on-demand.
Thales’ connectivity portal and onboard Wi-Fi network will allow passengers to browse the internet, check social media and shop onboard.
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Virgin Atlantic has announced that Inmarsat GX Aviation inflight broadband will be installed on the airline’s brand-new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
The Wi-Fi service will be available for passengers travelling long-haul on Norwegian’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 737 MAX aircraft.
The new AirFi LEO product will enable basic web services such as online payments, real-time bookings and social media usage at 35,000 feet.
The two parties will be able to combine their services to offer broadband inflight connectivity paired with high-value solutions and services to airlines.
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Following the launch of a new app, AirlineCheckins Plus customers can now access inflight Wi-Fi onboard 36 airlines thanks to a partnership with iPass.
The survey, conducted by Populus on behalf of Inmarsat, found that 91% of 18-30 year olds and 90% of business travellers would use in-flight Wi-Fi.
Indonesian LCC Citilink has confirmed that it will install Inmarsat’s high-speed GX Aviation inflight connectivity solution on 50 Airbus A320s.
Almost four in 10 commercial aircraft globally will be equipped with inflight Wi-Fi by the end of 2018, according to Valour Consultancy.
Finnair has partnered with Viasat to provide passengers with high-speed inflight internet, which is now available on six of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft.
Lania Rittenhouse, VP, Inflight Experience, Spirit Airlines discusses the ultra-low-cost carrier’s onboard Wi-Fi and customer experience plans.
SES Networks’ Aditya Chatterjee offers his thoughts on the current state of the IFC market as demand for connectivity continues to rise.
The LSE/Inmarsat report suggests the connected aircraft has the potential to save airlines billions of dollars annually by delivering operational efficiencies.
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