Author: Rebecca Lincks

Satcom Direct Launches In-Flight Mobile App
Satcom Direct has launched the mobile application FlightDeck 360, enabling customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an Internet connection and...
Etihad Airways Deploys "Wi-Fly" Connectivity Solution
Etihad Airways has launched its new in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity service powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite “Etihad Wi-Fly,” the company announced.    The first Airbus A330-200...
Qatar Offers First B787 with OnAir's Inflight Connectivity
Wednesday’s Qatar Airways flight was the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to deliver both Wi-Fi Internet and mobile phone access to passengers via OnAir’s inflight connectivity, the companies announced.    The...
SES Offers Internet Satellite JET Service for France
SES is now the first satellite operator to offer the satellite broadband service Internet Satellite JET with download speeds of up to 20 Mbit/s for consumers in France, effective immediately via France Telecom-Orange's satellite broadband affiliate NordNet.
Connectivity
NSR Reports Future VSAT and Broadband Satellite Market Gains
NSR's Broadband Satellite Markets 11th Edition report projected the worldwide VSAT, Broadband Satellite, Trunking and Backhaul markets to gain $9.1 billion in 2021, as satellite broadband Internet access subscribers will exceed 5.2 million globally in 10 years, and the enterprise VSAT installed base will reach nearly 2.9 million sites.
Connectivity