Mobile Connectivity

[Satellite News 02-28-11] TAM Airlines, which operates direct flights to 45 cities in Brazil and 18 cities in South America, the United States and Europe, has beefed up its connectivity options thanks to an expanded deal with OnAir, an inflight service connectivity service provider.     TAM will install OnAir’s on-board connectivity system in 26 aircraft,...

[Satellite TODAY 02-18-11] In-flight entertainment and communications systems developer Panasonic Avionics signed a letter of intent with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to deliver full Ku-band broadband connectivity and mobile phone service on SAS’ domestic, pan-European and intercontinental flights, Panasonic announced Feb. 17.     The agreement enables Panasonic and SAS to begin developing plans to deploy Panasonic’s...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] TAM Airlines is offering Inmarsat SwiftBroadband in-flight mobile connectivity services, provided by OnAir, on TAM Airbus A321 flights operating out of Brazil, OnAir announced Oct. 28.     The OnAir service allows TAM passengers to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages, and access the Internet through GPRS networks from...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-06-10] OnAir will bring its Internet connectivity services to Singapore Airlines, OnAir announced Oct. 5. The multimillion-dollar collaboration between OnAir and Singapore Airlines includes a full suite of onboard communication offerings, providing the airline’s customers with access to Wi-Fi Internet and mobile telephony services based on Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband.     Stephan Egli, OnAir’s...

[Satellite TODAY 09-24-10] AirAsia has launched OnAir’s in-flight connectivity services aboard the carrier’s Airbus A320 fleet in Asia, OnAir announced Sept. 24.      Passengers flying on South East Asian routes from Kuala Lumpur airport to destinations including Singapore, Hong-Kong, Bangkok or Colombo will be able to access the service using GSM mobile phones or smartphones...

In-flight broadband provider Row 44 has raised $37 million in new equity, which will be used to continue executing its North American service launch plans for Southwest Airlines fleet and global network build-out strategy, Row 44 announced Sept. 9.     The service provider said the new funds assure that there will be two competitive systems...

[Satellite TODAY 09-10-10] In-flight broadband provider Row 44 has raised $37 million in new equity, which will be used to continue executing its North American service launch plans for Southwest Airlines fleet and global network build-out strategy, Row 44 announced Sept. 9.     The service provider said the new funds assure that there will be...

[Satellite TODAY 04-07-10] Blue Sky Network has signed a flight tracking technology deal with Brazilian airline company TAM Executive Aviation (TAM EA) to provide automated flight following and communication equipment for its fleet of planes, Blue Sky announced April 6.     TAM EA will use Blue Sky’s newly launched D410A tracking device to better monitor...

[Satellite TODAY 03-31-10] Blue Sky Network has been selected by MIAT Mongolian Airlines to provide flight tracking, voice communications, and data messaging services onboard its fleet of B-737 aircraft, Blue Sky announced March 30.     The services, based on the Iridium satellite network, will be delivered through Blue Sky’s D1000A transceivers and ACH1000 voice and...

[Satellite TODAY 03-05-10] OnAir and Oman Air have tested the full spectrum of mobile and Wi-Fi Internet connectivity services based on Inmarsat SwiftBroadband on a commercial airliner, the companies announced March 2.     Oman Air and OnAir tested a range of services, including GSM/GPRS and Wi-Fi Internet were offered. Oman Air passenger services will include...