Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has announced that Southwest Airlines Co. has selected the Company’s next generation, Ka-band satellite, in-flight connectivity (IFC) system to be factory-installed on all new aircraft deliveries, starting this fall. By selecting Viasat’s industry-leading solution for its new aircraft, Southwest Airlines will provide customers enhanced internet capabilities while onboard, including the ability […]
In-Flight Connectivity
General Dynamics Mission Systems’ Achievement Delivering The 1,000th Boeing Tri-band Radome For Airborne Satellite Communications
The Boeing Tri-band radome supports Ku- and K-/Ka-wideband commercial and military satellite communications and is used aboard Boeing 737, 777, 787 Dreamliner and C-17 aircraft. General Dynamics Mission Systems announced today that it has delivered the 1,000th Tri-band radome to Boeing for line-fit installation onto their commercial and military aircraft. These radomes provide physical protection […]
Intelsat + SKY Perfect JSAT Now Colleagues For Asian In-Flight Connectivity Solutions
Intelsat has expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to use its next-generation JCSAT-1C high-throughput satellites (HTS) over Japan and Asia, one of the fastest-growing markets for air travel. This partnership benefits both airlines and passengers because it promotes an exceptional passenger experience with faster internet connection speeds onboard flights. Intelsat was recently named […]