In-flight wi-fi Archives

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Telesat and Farcast announce antenna technology demonstration milestone

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFEC, InsightsNo Comments

Telesat Corporation's subsidiary Telesat LEO ULC has announced the successful completion of a collaborative technology demonstration programme with Farcast, a San Francisco-based startup building advanced satellite user terminals. Telesat LEO...

September 8, 2026

WestJet has completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft, fulfilling its commitment to update the interior of all aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines.

WestJet finalises in-flight experience transformation of all-economy aircraft

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFEC, InteriorsNo Comments

WestJet has transformed updated the interiors of its aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The refreshed WestJet cabins feature upgraded Premium seating, an expanded Extended Comfort...

August 19, 2026

American Airlines celebrates 100th anniversary at AIX 2026

American Airlines to install Starlink on 500+ narrowbodies

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFECNo Comments

American Airlines will be installing Starlink Wi-Fi connectivity on board more than 500 of its narrowbody aircraft from Q1 2027. American Airlines Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden commented: “As a...

May 27, 2026

Hughes announces Air India as customer and new single antenna solution

By Satu DahlAircraft Interiors Expo, Featured, IFECNo Comments

Hughes Network Systems has unveiled the company's new partnership with Air India to provide in-flight connectivity to the airline. The company says this will result in delivering a consistent Wi-Fi...

April 15, 2026

Moment launches next-gen ISP-independent Wi-Fi portal

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFECNo Comments

In-flight entertainment, e-commerce and connectivity technology company Moment has launched a new next-generation ISP-independent Wi-Fi portal. The portal has been designed to give airlines full control over their onboard connectivity,...

April 8, 2026

LOT Polish Airlines launches first 787 with Viasat connectivity

By Grace HardyFeatured, IFECNo Comments

LOT Polish Airlines has started to roll out in-flight connectivity across its long-haul fleet, provided by Viasat, a global communications company. Currently, the airline has installed the Wi-Fi solution on...

March 6, 2026

Source: Valour Consultancy’s IFEC Market Tracker

Valour Consultancy: more than half of commercial fleet doesn’t offer onboard Wi-Fi yet

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFEC, InsightsNo Comments

Valour Consultancy has released its Quarterly IFEC Market Tracker, which highlights a huge boom in upgrades as airlines transition from GEO-powered connectivity to LEO and multi-orbit services. The company says...

February 19, 2026

Qatar Airways to introduce complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi on board

Qatar Airways installs Starlink connectivity on over 100 widebody aircraft

By Satu DahlFeatured, IFECNo Comments

Qatar Airways has now equipped over 100 of its widebody aircraft with Starlink onboard Wi-Fi. The airline says the connectivity has been implemented ahead of schedule and that the development...

November 19, 2025

United sets date for first mainline aircraft to fly with Starlink

By Grace HardyFeatured, IFECNo Comments

United is launching its first Starlink-equipped mainline flight today with a Boeing 737-800 from Newark/New York to Houston. The airline has been installing Starlink on its regional fleet for some...

October 15, 2025

WestJet and TELUS form partnership to provide free in-flight Wi-Fi by Starlink

WestJet equips 100th aircraft with Starlink

By Grace HardyFeatured, IFECNo Comments

WestJet has equipped its 100th Boeing 737 aircraft with TELUS Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, making it the largest fleet of Starlink-enabled 737s in the world. The service is free for WestJet...

October 13, 2025

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