Aeronautical Communications Feature Editorial
JetBlue and ViaSat Aim to Offer Improved In-Air Wi-Fi
6/13/2013 7:52:57 AM - A great time to surf the net is when you're far above the ground, thanks to JetBlue Airways and ViaSat Inc. The two have upgraded their agreement, doubling JetBlue's contract commitment for the mile-high Wi-Fi called Fly-Fi, while ViaSat will bill for the bandwidth charges for each flight.
6/13/2013 7:52:57 AM - A great time to surf the net is when you're far above the ground, thanks to JetBlue Airways and ViaSat Inc. The two have upgraded their agreement, doubling JetBlue's contract commitment for the mile-high Wi-Fi called Fly-Fi, while ViaSat will bill for the bandwidth charges for each flight.
Frost & Sullivan Report Highlights Rail Infotainment Market
6/7/2013 12:53:02 PM - An analysis by Frost & Sullivan titled "Strategic Analysis of the European and North American Rail Infotainment Market" points out the need to address Wi-Fi and other forms of technology to drive the rail infotainment market.
6/7/2013 12:53:02 PM - An analysis by Frost & Sullivan titled "Strategic Analysis of the European and North American Rail Infotainment Market" points out the need to address Wi-Fi and other forms of technology to drive the rail infotainment market.
ACROSS Research Project to Reduce Air Crashes
5/21/2013 8:20:11 AM - When people think about the major risk factors for an airplane crash, chances are the first things that come to mind are low visibility conditions or the pilot being too tired to fly. However, it turns out that two significant factors in crashes are high levels of stress on the pilot and depleted crew levels. Advanced Cockpit for Reduction of Stress and Workload (ACROSS) is a research project funded by the EU devoted to reducing errors in aviation by helping pilots manage their workload.
5/21/2013 8:20:11 AM - When people think about the major risk factors for an airplane crash, chances are the first things that come to mind are low visibility conditions or the pilot being too tired to fly. However, it turns out that two significant factors in crashes are high levels of stress on the pilot and depleted crew levels. Advanced Cockpit for Reduction of Stress and Workload (ACROSS) is a research project funded by the EU devoted to reducing errors in aviation by helping pilots manage their workload.
FCC Grants Blanket License to Gogo to Operate Up to 1,000 Ku-band Satellite Aircrafts
5/16/2013 4:08:04 PM - Gogo, a specialist in in-flight connectivity, has been offering its exclusive network and services to its customers worldwide for quite some time. The company's network allows passengers with laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to search the Web on all domestic AirTran Airways and Virgin America flights and on select Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways flights.
5/16/2013 4:08:04 PM - Gogo, a specialist in in-flight connectivity, has been offering its exclusive network and services to its customers worldwide for quite some time. The company's network allows passengers with laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices to search the Web on all domestic AirTran Airways and Virgin America flights and on select Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways flights.
EMRISE Receives $1.5M Order for In-Flight Entertainment Systems
5/9/2013 2:33:45 PM - EMRISE, a multi-national manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic devices and communications equipment received a $1.5 million order for electronic devices and subsystems to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) systems to be installed in commercial aircrafts.
5/9/2013 2:33:45 PM - EMRISE, a multi-national manufacturer of defense and aerospace electronic devices and communications equipment received a $1.5 million order for electronic devices and subsystems to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) systems to be installed in commercial aircrafts.
Vodacom and WirelessG Lawsuit Highlights Costs of In-Flight Wi-Fi
4/26/2013 4:09:32 PM - An ongoing lawsuit between mobile operator Vodacom and Wi-Fi technology company WirelessG has revealed an interesting tidbit when it comes to Wi-Fi on airplanes: it can be very, very unprofitable.
4/26/2013 4:09:32 PM - An ongoing lawsuit between mobile operator Vodacom and Wi-Fi technology company WirelessG has revealed an interesting tidbit when it comes to Wi-Fi on airplanes: it can be very, very unprofitable.
Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace Team to Create Truly 'Connected Aircraft'
4/10/2013 10:12:45 AM - Today's air travelers want to stay connected even at 30,000 feet, and Boeing, the undisputed leader of the aerospace industry, is set to give its passengers unmatched flight connectivity. To this end, the company has forged a technical services agreement with Honeywell, whose expertise spans diverse fields including aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials.
4/10/2013 10:12:45 AM - Today's air travelers want to stay connected even at 30,000 feet, and Boeing, the undisputed leader of the aerospace industry, is set to give its passengers unmatched flight connectivity. To this end, the company has forged a technical services agreement with Honeywell, whose expertise spans diverse fields including aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; turbochargers; and performance materials.
Micro-Modular Data Center from Elliptical Mobile Solutions Selected by FAA for Commercial Space Travel Research
3/28/2013 9:54:27 AM - Elliptical Mobile Solutions (EMS) is a company that was founded in 2005. Using a combination of cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and high availability as its guiding principles, EMS has reinvented the data center industry.
3/28/2013 9:54:27 AM - Elliptical Mobile Solutions (EMS) is a company that was founded in 2005. Using a combination of cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and high availability as its guiding principles, EMS has reinvented the data center industry.
Boingo Wireless Expands to Major German Airports
2/25/2013 3:01:07 PM - If you have heard of the company Boingo Wireless, then you have probably done a little air travel. While the air is where the company has been spending most of its resources, Boingo is also well known for providing free and "for-a-fee" wireless Internet connectivity for retail businesses the world over. The company just announced that it has strengthened its standing in the airline and airport wireless networks by expanding to Germany.
2/25/2013 3:01:07 PM - If you have heard of the company Boingo Wireless, then you have probably done a little air travel. While the air is where the company has been spending most of its resources, Boingo is also well known for providing free and "for-a-fee" wireless Internet connectivity for retail businesses the world over. The company just announced that it has strengthened its standing in the airline and airport wireless networks by expanding to Germany.
ORBIT Granted $3M for Telemetry Project with Asian Country Defense Organization
1/29/2013 6:07:04 PM - ORBIT Technologies Ltd. has been awarded a large grant for its subsidiary ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd., to be used for a telemetry project utilizing ORBIT's off-the-shelf tracking systems, third-party equipment, software and services for defensive purposes.
1/29/2013 6:07:04 PM - ORBIT Technologies Ltd. has been awarded a large grant for its subsidiary ORBIT Communication Systems Ltd., to be used for a telemetry project utilizing ORBIT's off-the-shelf tracking systems, third-party equipment, software and services for defensive purposes.
United Airlines Becomes the First U.S. Carrier to offer Satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul International Flights
1/24/2013 4:44:33 PM - The Airline industry is extremely competitive and companies will use any edge they have over their competition to get passengers onboard. This competition is even more ruthless with international flights where every national carrier is going after your passengers. By becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi for its long-haul international flights, United will have a clear advantage over other carriers for flyers that need to stay connected on long flights.
1/24/2013 4:44:33 PM - The Airline industry is extremely competitive and companies will use any edge they have over their competition to get passengers onboard. This competition is even more ruthless with international flights where every national carrier is going after your passengers. By becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi for its long-haul international flights, United will have a clear advantage over other carriers for flyers that need to stay connected on long flights.
O3b Networks Signs Multi-Year Deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises
1/16/2013 2:38:15 PM - O3b Networks, a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets, has signed a multi-year deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service aboard one of the world's largest cruise ships, Allure of the Seas.
1/16/2013 2:38:15 PM - O3b Networks, a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets, has signed a multi-year deal with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service aboard one of the world's largest cruise ships, Allure of the Seas.
FCC Relaxing Regulations on In-Flight Wi-Fi
1/2/2013 4:45:56 PM - It seems that one of the things that airlines are banking on setting them apart from their competition is the little amenities they can offer. As prices for things such as checking bags go up, these companies realize they have to come up with another way to get people to fly on their planes. American Airlines is just one of several companies that have decided that in-flight Wi-Fi is the best way to win over new customers. They are hardly the only company that is looking at Wi-Fi as a way to lure in customers and that is one of the reasons why in-flight Wi-Fi is evolving so quickly. That evolution has led to the FCC relaxing several of the rules that govern the use of the technology on American flights.
1/2/2013 4:45:56 PM - It seems that one of the things that airlines are banking on setting them apart from their competition is the little amenities they can offer. As prices for things such as checking bags go up, these companies realize they have to come up with another way to get people to fly on their planes. American Airlines is just one of several companies that have decided that in-flight Wi-Fi is the best way to win over new customers. They are hardly the only company that is looking at Wi-Fi as a way to lure in customers and that is one of the reasons why in-flight Wi-Fi is evolving so quickly. That evolution has led to the FCC relaxing several of the rules that govern the use of the technology on American flights.
Gogo Unveils Transatlantic Aeronautical Broadband Service
12/20/2012 11:01:37 AM - It's a connected world, and one needs to be connected all the time no matter what the location - at home, at the office or even on a flight. Flight connectivity, in particular, is a big business and anyone connected enough knows the various technological advances made in this field in recent years.
12/20/2012 11:01:37 AM - It's a connected world, and one needs to be connected all the time no matter what the location - at home, at the office or even on a flight. Flight connectivity, in particular, is a big business and anyone connected enough knows the various technological advances made in this field in recent years.
Approval of More Device Usage In-Flight Could Fuel Airline Wi-Fi, Entertainment on Mobile Devices
12/7/2012 4:23:26 PM - The recent push by the FCC to have FAA approve the use of mobile devices during takeoff and landing has resurfaced some of the hindrances to in-flight communication. Even with a recent optimistic IMS Report expecting wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to reach a global install-base of nearly 9,000 aircrafts by 2012, which translates to a third of the global fleet, a lot of challenges will need to be met.
12/7/2012 4:23:26 PM - The recent push by the FCC to have FAA approve the use of mobile devices during takeoff and landing has resurfaced some of the hindrances to in-flight communication. Even with a recent optimistic IMS Report expecting wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) to reach a global install-base of nearly 9,000 aircrafts by 2012, which translates to a third of the global fleet, a lot of challenges will need to be met.
In-Flight Wi-Fi Interest Not Enough for Qantas, Suspends Service
12/3/2012 4:13:41 PM - Qantas, one of the first airline services in the world to offer Wi-Fi connectivity in-flight, is now suspending the service. The company is citing a lack of customer demand as the reason for the move, despite the initial popularity the service received.
12/3/2012 4:13:41 PM - Qantas, one of the first airline services in the world to offer Wi-Fi connectivity in-flight, is now suspending the service. The company is citing a lack of customer demand as the reason for the move, despite the initial popularity the service received.
From Ship to Shore- New MTN Network Lets Crew and Passengers Stay in Touch
11/20/2012 5:04:00 PM - MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is known for its satellite solutions for ships at sea, and today the company has launched its new MTN Nexus, a next generation communications network aimed to deliver some of the most sophisticated computing and security infrastructure both at sea and in port.
11/20/2012 5:04:00 PM - MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is known for its satellite solutions for ships at sea, and today the company has launched its new MTN Nexus, a next generation communications network aimed to deliver some of the most sophisticated computing and security infrastructure both at sea and in port.
Qatar Airways Deploys OnAir In-flight Connectivity Solution
11/20/2012 9:39:34 AM - OnAir, a company that provides in-flight connectivity, has recently announced that its solution has been deployed in Qatar Airways' Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This new connectivity feature allows users to send e-mails, text messages, updated social media accounts, tweets, throughout their journey.
11/20/2012 9:39:34 AM - OnAir, a company that provides in-flight connectivity, has recently announced that its solution has been deployed in Qatar Airways' Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This new connectivity feature allows users to send e-mails, text messages, updated social media accounts, tweets, throughout their journey.
Honeywell Partners with Inmarsat, ARINC Direct, OnAir to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity
11/1/2012 10:48:53 AM - Honeywell joined hands with Inmarsat to become the exclusive wireless airtime reseller for Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band aircraft connectivity services. The agreement also includes hardware supply for business aviation jet customers.
11/1/2012 10:48:53 AM - Honeywell joined hands with Inmarsat to become the exclusive wireless airtime reseller for Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band aircraft connectivity services. The agreement also includes hardware supply for business aviation jet customers.
2e Systems Unveils eeCrewConnect platform for JetBlue Airways
10/25/2012 4:55:48 PM - 2e Systems, a provider of airline online and mobile solutions, has launched a second-generation crew notifications platform for JetBlue Airways. The crew connect mobile platform was originally designed and implemented by 2e Systems for JetBlue Airways over two years ago.
10/25/2012 4:55:48 PM - 2e Systems, a provider of airline online and mobile solutions, has launched a second-generation crew notifications platform for JetBlue Airways. The crew connect mobile platform was originally designed and implemented by 2e Systems for JetBlue Airways over two years ago.
NASA Seeking Experiments from Students to Carry on Balloon Heading to Near-Space
10/22/2012 5:09:17 PM - The sky's is the limit for some lucky college students who will provide NASA their experiments to be flown in a balloon that travels so high, it almost reaches outer space. The experiments are included in a High Altitude Student Platform (HASP).
10/22/2012 5:09:17 PM - The sky's is the limit for some lucky college students who will provide NASA their experiments to be flown in a balloon that travels so high, it almost reaches outer space. The experiments are included in a High Altitude Student Platform (HASP).
Allegiant Air Partners with Row 44 for Wireless Entertainment Onboard
10/3/2012 2:35:40 PM - Leading provider of in-flight Wi-Fi, Row 44 has entered into a partnership with Allegiant Travel Company.
10/3/2012 2:35:40 PM - Leading provider of in-flight Wi-Fi, Row 44 has entered into a partnership with Allegiant Travel Company.
Boeing will Outfit More Planes with Wireless Access
9/24/2012 8:56:51 AM - The FAA still has rules in place to turn off mobile devices during takeoff and landings but there is little if any evidence to suggest there is any danger using these devices during the time it is prohibited. Carries such as Emirates from Dubai have been allowing their customers to use mobile devices for several years without any safety issues.
9/24/2012 8:56:51 AM - The FAA still has rules in place to turn off mobile devices during takeoff and landings but there is little if any evidence to suggest there is any danger using these devices during the time it is prohibited. Carries such as Emirates from Dubai have been allowing their customers to use mobile devices for several years without any safety issues.
JetBlue Looking to Offer Free Wi-Fi on Flights in 2013
9/18/2012 2:13:52 PM - Wi-Fi appears to be the next frontier when it comes to Internet access and local businesses. Customers always want to get online wherever they are, and if they don't have to use cellular networks to do it, all the better.
9/18/2012 2:13:52 PM - Wi-Fi appears to be the next frontier when it comes to Internet access and local businesses. Customers always want to get online wherever they are, and if they don't have to use cellular networks to do it, all the better.
Watch On-Demand TV on your own Wireless Device with Inmarsat
9/18/2012 10:28:00 AM - The need to stay in touch means there are very few places where you can escape the reach of your mobile device. An airplane was one of the last remaining places for a legitimate excuse to say you could not answer a call, but that is no longer the case. The technology now has advanced to where you can watch TV on your wireless device while you are on a flight. Using the first global Ka-band network, Inmarsat will be able to provide passengers with true live TV transmission as well as ultrahigh capacity Internet connectivity.
9/18/2012 10:28:00 AM - The need to stay in touch means there are very few places where you can escape the reach of your mobile device. An airplane was one of the last remaining places for a legitimate excuse to say you could not answer a call, but that is no longer the case. The technology now has advanced to where you can watch TV on your wireless device while you are on a flight. Using the first global Ka-band network, Inmarsat will be able to provide passengers with true live TV transmission as well as ultrahigh capacity Internet connectivity.
Industry Canada Approves Gogo for In-flight Wi-Fi
9/4/2012 2:56:09 PM - Gogo has been given the approval by Industry Canada to offer its in-flight Wi-Fi service on planes traveling to and from Canada and the U.S. Business and commercial planes flying this route will now have access to the wireless Internet Gogo provides.
9/4/2012 2:56:09 PM - Gogo has been given the approval by Industry Canada to offer its in-flight Wi-Fi service on planes traveling to and from Canada and the U.S. Business and commercial planes flying this route will now have access to the wireless Internet Gogo provides.
Flightview Publishes its New Business Travel Survey
7/23/2012 4:23:31 PM - Airlines all over the world are looking to generate more profit and at the same time, provide more facilities to their customers to ward off competition. For many of these airlines, advanced technology can be a savior, if used wisely.
7/23/2012 4:23:31 PM - Airlines all over the world are looking to generate more profit and at the same time, provide more facilities to their customers to ward off competition. For many of these airlines, advanced technology can be a savior, if used wisely.
Delta Airlines Adds High-Speed In-flight Internet Access to International Flights
7/3/2012 1:31:38 PM - Delta Airlines today issued the announcement that those planning an international flight in the near future will have a new reason to fly Delta; specifically, they announced the addition of wireless Internet access on international flights.
7/3/2012 1:31:38 PM - Delta Airlines today issued the announcement that those planning an international flight in the near future will have a new reason to fly Delta; specifically, they announced the addition of wireless Internet access on international flights.
Gogo Looking for International Growth
6/27/2012 1:25:56 PM - In-flight Wi-Fi provider, Gogo, has just received upward of $135 million in funding from Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan with intentions of boosting its international presence and expansion.
6/27/2012 1:25:56 PM - In-flight Wi-Fi provider, Gogo, has just received upward of $135 million in funding from Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan with intentions of boosting its international presence and expansion.
Japanese Airlines to Offer On-Flight Wireless as Early as This Summer
6/26/2012 5:08:02 PM - All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), two of the largest Japanese airlines, have announced that they will soon begin offering wireless services on their international routes for all passengers. The new wireless service will allow fliers to have access to the Internet via their computer, mobile phone, or other smart device.
6/26/2012 5:08:02 PM - All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL), two of the largest Japanese airlines, have announced that they will soon begin offering wireless services on their international routes for all passengers. The new wireless service will allow fliers to have access to the Internet via their computer, mobile phone, or other smart device.
Clear Channel Airports, SapientNitro Unveil Enhanced FlySmart
5/23/2012 9:41:49 AM - Clear Channel Airports in association with SapientNitro recently introduced an enhanced version of "FlySmart: Be an Airport Insider." Air travelers will be offered all the necessary information on their mobile phones through this mobile travel application.
5/23/2012 9:41:49 AM - Clear Channel Airports in association with SapientNitro recently introduced an enhanced version of "FlySmart: Be an Airport Insider." Air travelers will be offered all the necessary information on their mobile phones through this mobile travel application.
Atlantic Virgin Airlines Offers Calls Mid-Flight
5/17/2012 5:16:37 PM - We've been told airplanes and cell phones don't mix for a long time. We all know the now route message asking you to please turn off cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices while in the air.
5/17/2012 5:16:37 PM - We've been told airplanes and cell phones don't mix for a long time. We all know the now route message asking you to please turn off cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices while in the air.
EURO HAWK UAS Incorporates Newtec Satellite Communication Technology
5/15/2012 11:20:44 AM - Newtec recently announced its Cross-Layer-Optimization technology for improving IP traffic has been selected for implementation with the EURO HAWK Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The company boasts global experts in satellite communications. EURO HAWK is the result of a collaborative initiative between Cassidian, an EADS company, and Northrop Grumman.
5/15/2012 11:20:44 AM - Newtec recently announced its Cross-Layer-Optimization technology for improving IP traffic has been selected for implementation with the EURO HAWK Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). The company boasts global experts in satellite communications. EURO HAWK is the result of a collaborative initiative between Cassidian, an EADS company, and Northrop Grumman.
Gogo In-flight Wi-Fi Providers Obtain Airfone
5/9/2012 11:52:30 AM - Established in 1976, Airfone was the first company to provide communications services on commercial airplanes, using setback phones. JetBlue bought the company a while back, and earlier this week, in-flight Wi-Fi providers at Gogo have just obtained it.
5/9/2012 11:52:30 AM - Established in 1976, Airfone was the first company to provide communications services on commercial airplanes, using setback phones. JetBlue bought the company a while back, and earlier this week, in-flight Wi-Fi providers at Gogo have just obtained it.
Xerox and AvFinity Blend Capabilities to Provide Seamless Transmission of Flight-Critical Communication
5/8/2012 10:32:19 AM - Xerox recently announced that it has merged its cloud capabilities with the data expertise of the flight data expert AvFinity, to help airlines take advantage of cloud by simplifying communications.
5/8/2012 10:32:19 AM - Xerox recently announced that it has merged its cloud capabilities with the data expertise of the flight data expert AvFinity, to help airlines take advantage of cloud by simplifying communications.
Boingo Makes it Easy to Access Wi-Fi In-flight and in Airport Hotspots
5/3/2012 10:12:56 AM - Frequent fliers can benefit from an in-flight broadband service like Gogo's commercial air service, also known as "Gogo Inflight Internet" for in-flight entertainment (IFE). This includes in-flight connectivity for an Internet connection. Inflight Wi-Fi internet services are available on many commercial and international flights these days.
5/3/2012 10:12:56 AM - Frequent fliers can benefit from an in-flight broadband service like Gogo's commercial air service, also known as "Gogo Inflight Internet" for in-flight entertainment (IFE). This includes in-flight connectivity for an Internet connection. Inflight Wi-Fi internet services are available on many commercial and international flights these days.
Row 44 Partners with MLB Advanced Media for In-Flight Video Streaming Technology
3/29/2012 4:02:44 PM - Row 44, Inc has teamed up with interactive media and Internet company, MLB Advanced Media, in an attempt to strengthen its in-flight live streaming television and on-demand video entertainment service. Following the partnership agreement, Row Inc will utilize MLBAM's technical infrastructure.
3/29/2012 4:02:44 PM - Row 44, Inc has teamed up with interactive media and Internet company, MLB Advanced Media, in an attempt to strengthen its in-flight live streaming television and on-demand video entertainment service. Following the partnership agreement, Row Inc will utilize MLBAM's technical infrastructure.
In-Flight Connectivity Is Handy, but Expensive
3/27/2012 12:27:56 PM - Unless you're uniquely content swirling a straw around a cup of ice and staring at the back of the seat in front of you for hours, you get bored on long flights. Alec Baldwin isn't the only one who gets testy after being denied entertainment on airplanes. More and more airlines are providing internet service to passengers, but unlike the entire city of Monmouth, Wales, internet connectivity on flights is not free.
3/27/2012 12:27:56 PM - Unless you're uniquely content swirling a straw around a cup of ice and staring at the back of the seat in front of you for hours, you get bored on long flights. Alec Baldwin isn't the only one who gets testy after being denied entertainment on airplanes. More and more airlines are providing internet service to passengers, but unlike the entire city of Monmouth, Wales, internet connectivity on flights is not free.
OnAir, TriaGnoSys Deploy Inflight Mobile Connectivity
3/26/2012 5:10:39 PM - Scandinavian Avionics has integrated OnAir and TriaGnoSys inflight Internet access to their first commercial aircraft - the Russian Tupolev VIP jet. Passengers can now go online at broadband speeds on their mobile devices during flights on the Tupolev jet.
3/26/2012 5:10:39 PM - Scandinavian Avionics has integrated OnAir and TriaGnoSys inflight Internet access to their first commercial aircraft - the Russian Tupolev VIP jet. Passengers can now go online at broadband speeds on their mobile devices during flights on the Tupolev jet.
Flying Colours Named Authorized Reseller, Installation Facility for ViaSat
2/28/2012 12:22:58 PM - ViaSat has named Flying Colours Corp. - an aviation company from Canada - one of its authorized resellers and installation facilities. In connection with the designation, Flying Colours will market and sell ViaSat's VMT-1500 product to its client base.
2/28/2012 12:22:58 PM - ViaSat has named Flying Colours Corp. - an aviation company from Canada - one of its authorized resellers and installation facilities. In connection with the designation, Flying Colours will market and sell ViaSat's VMT-1500 product to its client base.
Sikorsky Aerospace Unveils HELOTRAC 2X Fleet Management Software
2/22/2012 3:59:19 PM - To support its commercial rotary platforms, Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) has launched its new HELOTRAC 2X software. This is a web-based system that records, manages and reports essential information for enhanced fleet management operations.
2/22/2012 3:59:19 PM - To support its commercial rotary platforms, Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) has launched its new HELOTRAC 2X software. This is a web-based system that records, manages and reports essential information for enhanced fleet management operations.
Comtech EF Data, Mitsubishi Enhance Satellite Communications in Oceanic Vessels
2/22/2012 10:56:09 AM - Ensuring satellite connectivity in maritime communications has been a great challenge to service providers due to several reasons.
2/22/2012 10:56:09 AM - Ensuring satellite connectivity in maritime communications has been a great challenge to service providers due to several reasons.
Iridium Launches Second Generation Maritime Broadband Communication Platform
2/10/2012 4:17:43 PM - In an effort to improve the customer experience in new and existing markets, mobile satellite company Iridium Communications, Inc. recently launched its second-generation maritime broadband platform, Iridium Pilot. The company reportedly utilized its global OpenPort maritime broadband service to support the launch.
2/10/2012 4:17:43 PM - In an effort to improve the customer experience in new and existing markets, mobile satellite company Iridium Communications, Inc. recently launched its second-generation maritime broadband platform, Iridium Pilot. The company reportedly utilized its global OpenPort maritime broadband service to support the launch.
Frontier Airlines Rolling Out In-flight Wi-Fi
2/7/2012 11:47:09 AM - Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based air carrier, will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi aboard planes in its Embraer E190 fleet starting this week. Passengers will enjoy a half hour of free Wi-Fi through the remainder of February in honor of the product launch.
2/7/2012 11:47:09 AM - Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based air carrier, will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi aboard planes in its Embraer E190 fleet starting this week. Passengers will enjoy a half hour of free Wi-Fi through the remainder of February in honor of the product launch.
Inmarsat Expands its Global Reach with Metaswitch
2/3/2012 11:21:20 AM - Inmarsat recently announced that it has chosen Metaswitch to fuel its growth and enhance its FleetBroadband maritime communications service. The service from Inmarsat is also the first maritime communications service that gives cost-effective broadband data and voice via a compact antenna on an international basis.
2/3/2012 11:21:20 AM - Inmarsat recently announced that it has chosen Metaswitch to fuel its growth and enhance its FleetBroadband maritime communications service. The service from Inmarsat is also the first maritime communications service that gives cost-effective broadband data and voice via a compact antenna on an international basis.
Improving Maritime Navigation: The 'Current at Sea' Solution
1/31/2012 9:10:14 AM - A news alert on January 30, 2012 from France Telecom S.A. revealed that Consilium Marine Group, a leader in marine navigation, and Orange Business Services, a global integrator of maritime communication solutions, are updating their maritime integrated navigation system (INS) to include an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for paperless navigation. The speculation is that using the electronic platform over an Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) based network will improve maritime communications and safety while reducing costs.
1/31/2012 9:10:14 AM - A news alert on January 30, 2012 from France Telecom S.A. revealed that Consilium Marine Group, a leader in marine navigation, and Orange Business Services, a global integrator of maritime communication solutions, are updating their maritime integrated navigation system (INS) to include an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for paperless navigation. The speculation is that using the electronic platform over an Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) based network will improve maritime communications and safety while reducing costs.
Maersk Line, Ericsson Partner to Bring Mobile Connectivity to the Oceans
1/19/2012 8:04:05 AM - Shipping company Maersk Line is all set to provide new and efficient ways of communication to its fleet by signing a deal with technology and services provider Ericsson.
1/19/2012 8:04:05 AM - Shipping company Maersk Line is all set to provide new and efficient ways of communication to its fleet by signing a deal with technology and services provider Ericsson.
Iridium and KVH Boost Communications for Maritime Industry
1/13/2012 8:38:16 AM - Iridium Communications and KVH Industries have joined hands to offer a fully global, seamless broadband satellite communications service for the maritime market.
1/13/2012 8:38:16 AM - Iridium Communications and KVH Industries have joined hands to offer a fully global, seamless broadband satellite communications service for the maritime market.
EMRISE Receives $1.2 Million Order from a Long Standing Customer in Commercial Aerospace Market
1/5/2012 9:02:23 AM - The Emrise Corporation, a key supplier of electronic devices, sub-systems and equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial and communications markets, reportedly received a $1.2 million order from a customer in the commercial aerospace market. Under the terms of the contract, Emrise will provide the customer with electronic devices to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.
1/5/2012 9:02:23 AM - The Emrise Corporation, a key supplier of electronic devices, sub-systems and equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial and communications markets, reportedly received a $1.2 million order from a customer in the commercial aerospace market. Under the terms of the contract, Emrise will provide the customer with electronic devices to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.
U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center Awards New Task Order to ARRAY
12/21/2011 3:50:19 PM - Array Information Technology (ARRAY), a firm that specializes in services to the national security, defense, and scientific sectors, announced that the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) has awarded the company a new task order at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
12/21/2011 3:50:19 PM - Array Information Technology (ARRAY), a firm that specializes in services to the national security, defense, and scientific sectors, announced that the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) has awarded the company a new task order at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
ASiQ Introduces First iPhone In-Flight Cell Phone App
8/5/2011 4:41:47 PM - The world's first iPhone in-flight cell phone App has been commissioned by ASiQ Limited, the developers of the patented SafeCell cell phone system for aircraft. Business Jets will be provided both voice and data services with this App, according to an announcement made by ASiQ Limited. In a release, Ron Chapman, CEO for ASiQ said, "This is a very important milestone for the company, as in order to effectively test the system you need to test it on an aircrafts satellite link. We are very excited with the results of the test and this App is truly unique."
8/5/2011 4:41:47 PM - The world's first iPhone in-flight cell phone App has been commissioned by ASiQ Limited, the developers of the patented SafeCell cell phone system for aircraft. Business Jets will be provided both voice and data services with this App, according to an announcement made by ASiQ Limited. In a release, Ron Chapman, CEO for ASiQ said, "This is a very important milestone for the company, as in order to effectively test the system you need to test it on an aircrafts satellite link. We are very excited with the results of the test and this App is truly unique."
Astrium Inks Agreement to Acquire Vizada
8/5/2011 11:13:53 AM - European Aeronautic, Defense & Space (EADS) subsidiary Astrium has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizada from Apax France, a French Private Equity fund and the majority shareholder, for $960 million.
8/5/2011 11:13:53 AM - European Aeronautic, Defense & Space (EADS) subsidiary Astrium has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizada from Apax France, a French Private Equity fund and the majority shareholder, for $960 million.
ISS Space Walk to be Featured on NASA Channel
8/2/2011 4:46:45 PM - NASA television has agreed to broadcast space walk footage this Wednesday as two cosmonauts set out to replaces faulty communications equipment on the exterior of the ISS space station. Coverage of the event will begin around 9 a.m. CDT with the missions expected to last around six hours.
8/2/2011 4:46:45 PM - NASA television has agreed to broadcast space walk footage this Wednesday as two cosmonauts set out to replaces faulty communications equipment on the exterior of the ISS space station. Coverage of the event will begin around 9 a.m. CDT with the missions expected to last around six hours.
EMS Aviation to Provide Anderson Air with Best-in-Class in-Flight Connectivity System
7/26/2011 5:50:32 PM - Connectivity has become an essential part of flight operations, and passengers expect to be able to make a call and have Internet access while in-flight. Realizing the same, Vancouver, British Columbia-based Anderson Air has selected EMS Aviation's Aspire 200 LG airborne communications system for its Cessna Sovereign aircraft.
7/26/2011 5:50:32 PM - Connectivity has become an essential part of flight operations, and passengers expect to be able to make a call and have Internet access while in-flight. Realizing the same, Vancouver, British Columbia-based Anderson Air has selected EMS Aviation's Aspire 200 LG airborne communications system for its Cessna Sovereign aircraft.
TAM Airlines Extends On Air GSM and WiFi Services across Entire Long Range Fleet
7/25/2011 3:16:51 PM - TAM Airlines has extended on air GSM and WiFi services across its entire long range fleet. Thanks to this, the United States and Europe clients will now be able to use their mobile devices aboard the company's entire long haul-fleet, including Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
7/25/2011 3:16:51 PM - TAM Airlines has extended on air GSM and WiFi services across its entire long range fleet. Thanks to this, the United States and Europe clients will now be able to use their mobile devices aboard the company's entire long haul-fleet, including Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
Gogo to Present Details on its New Direction
7/11/2011 11:43:39 AM - Gogo - a provider of in-flight connectivity - will present information on Thursday about the company's new direction.
7/11/2011 11:43:39 AM - Gogo - a provider of in-flight connectivity - will present information on Thursday about the company's new direction.
Obsidian Strategics, NASA and the NNSA Join Hands for Next Generation Supercomputing
6/21/2011 4:59:21 PM - Today's fastest supercomputers are assembled from a large array of servers coupled with high-performance InfiniBand interconnect. These systems have been confined to single subnet architecture. To expand to next generation systems, they need to come out of this confinement.
6/21/2011 4:59:21 PM - Today's fastest supercomputers are assembled from a large array of servers coupled with high-performance InfiniBand interconnect. These systems have been confined to single subnet architecture. To expand to next generation systems, they need to come out of this confinement.
NASA Resurrects Orion Capsule for Deep Space Exploration
5/25/2011 10:36:16 AM - The Orion moon capsule has had a short and uncertain path since its development in early 2005. Originally proposed by the Bush administration as a lunar-lander, the Orion craft was repurposed as an escape pod for the international space station when the Constellation program was ended in 2010 due to budgetary concerns. But news today is taking the Orion Capsule from a glorified lifeboat to a interplanetary exploration vessel once again as NASA unveils plans to make it an integral part of its next manned deep space mission.
5/25/2011 10:36:16 AM - The Orion moon capsule has had a short and uncertain path since its development in early 2005. Originally proposed by the Bush administration as a lunar-lander, the Orion craft was repurposed as an escape pod for the international space station when the Constellation program was ended in 2010 due to budgetary concerns. But news today is taking the Orion Capsule from a glorified lifeboat to a interplanetary exploration vessel once again as NASA unveils plans to make it an integral part of its next manned deep space mission.
Dasnair's Falcon 7X Signs Agreement with OnAir for In-flight Connectivity Services
5/23/2011 3:11:21 PM - Dasnair's Falcon 7X recently signed an agreement with OnAir for their in-flight connectivity services. With the agreement, Dasnair has become the first Falcon 7X operator to enable its customers to use their mobile phones and laptops during flights, through OnAir's SwiftBroadband-based service Mobile OnAir, which allows passengers to use their own mobile phones and smartphones during flights, just as they do on the ground, for calls, text messages, email and mobile data.
5/23/2011 3:11:21 PM - Dasnair's Falcon 7X recently signed an agreement with OnAir for their in-flight connectivity services. With the agreement, Dasnair has become the first Falcon 7X operator to enable its customers to use their mobile phones and laptops during flights, through OnAir's SwiftBroadband-based service Mobile OnAir, which allows passengers to use their own mobile phones and smartphones during flights, just as they do on the ground, for calls, text messages, email and mobile data.
Universal Increases In-Flight Connectivity with SwiftBroadband
5/19/2011 4:37:04 PM - Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. has announced the expansion of its in-flight connectivity services with the addition of high-speed Inmarsat SwiftBroadband(SM) satellite communications.
5/19/2011 4:37:04 PM - Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. has announced the expansion of its in-flight connectivity services with the addition of high-speed Inmarsat SwiftBroadband(SM) satellite communications.
NASA Announces First Suborbital Service Winners, Flight Experiments
5/19/2011 4:11:06 PM - NASA has selected two suborbital resusable launch vehicles to provide four flights for microgravity experiments. Masten Space Systems of Mojave, Califonia has been selected for its Xaero vehicle while Armadillo Aerospace of Heath, Texas will provide rides on its Super Mod. In support of its efforts, Masten has just signed a $400,000 contract with Space Florida to perform a series of demonstration flights.
5/19/2011 4:11:06 PM - NASA has selected two suborbital resusable launch vehicles to provide four flights for microgravity experiments. Masten Space Systems of Mojave, Califonia has been selected for its Xaero vehicle while Armadillo Aerospace of Heath, Texas will provide rides on its Super Mod. In support of its efforts, Masten has just signed a $400,000 contract with Space Florida to perform a series of demonstration flights.
Virginia Accumulates Space Credentials
4/12/2011 4:13:48 PM - Cape Canaveral, Houston, Vandenberg, Huntsville all come to mind when it comes to rattling off America's places where spaceflight begins. But Virginia? Believe it or not, the state may have to issue a variant of its tourism logo which reads, "Virginia is for Space Lovers."
4/12/2011 4:13:48 PM - Cape Canaveral, Houston, Vandenberg, Huntsville all come to mind when it comes to rattling off America's places where spaceflight begins. But Virginia? Believe it or not, the state may have to issue a variant of its tourism logo which reads, "Virginia is for Space Lovers."
Kiwi Passengers Stay Connected with OnAir's Inflight Services
4/11/2011 12:23:15 PM - February 2011 was a red letter day in the history of Air New Zealand's new domestic black liveried A320 fleet as it heralded the introduction of the much awaited and much needed inflight mobile phone services, for which OnAir takes credit.
4/11/2011 12:23:15 PM - February 2011 was a red letter day in the history of Air New Zealand's new domestic black liveried A320 fleet as it heralded the introduction of the much awaited and much needed inflight mobile phone services, for which OnAir takes credit.
GSM and Inflight Internet Services Finds Favor with Public
4/7/2011 1:52:17 PM - OnAir, a member of the GSM Association and an Inmarsat Distribution Partner for SwiftBroadband services, is the first provider to offer on-board connectivity services to enable passengers to stay connected.
4/7/2011 1:52:17 PM - OnAir, a member of the GSM Association and an Inmarsat Distribution Partner for SwiftBroadband services, is the first provider to offer on-board connectivity services to enable passengers to stay connected.
SpaceX's YouTube Tease for its Falcon Heavy Rocket
4/1/2011 1:30:18 PM - Upstart SpaceX is going viral to promote the April 5 announcement of its latest rocket, leveraging YouTube and Twitter to generate some buzz.
4/1/2011 1:30:18 PM - Upstart SpaceX is going viral to promote the April 5 announcement of its latest rocket, leveraging YouTube and Twitter to generate some buzz.
NASA's MESSENGER Sends Back First Orbital Images of Mercury
3/30/2011 2:02:10 PM - NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging, or MESSENGER spacecraft transmitted the first image since entering the Mercury orbit on March 17.
3/30/2011 2:02:10 PM - NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging, or MESSENGER spacecraft transmitted the first image since entering the Mercury orbit on March 17.
NASA Inspector General Concludes Agency Computers Vulnerable to Cyber-Attacks
3/29/2011 10:59:23 AM - There are few large-scale computer systems today that don't - at some point - experience attacks or attempted attacks from hackers. Chances are, if you have a credit card or ATM card, at some point, a merchant has informed you of a breach in their system (and stored personal data) that required you to change your credit card and perhaps take advantage of free credit monitoring service paid for by the merchant.
3/29/2011 10:59:23 AM - There are few large-scale computer systems today that don't - at some point - experience attacks or attempted attacks from hackers. Chances are, if you have a credit card or ATM card, at some point, a merchant has informed you of a breach in their system (and stored personal data) that required you to change your credit card and perhaps take advantage of free credit monitoring service paid for by the merchant.
NASA Paying Russia $63 million a Seat for Space Crew Transport through 2016
3/24/2011 11:58:26 AM - Last week, NASA announced it had signed a $763 million contract modification with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew transport and related services to the International Space Station (ISS) between 2014 through June 2016. The firm-fixed price changes include "comprehensive" Soyuz support, according to the NASA release, including training, flight operations, landing and crew rescue for 12 individual space station crew members.
3/24/2011 11:58:26 AM - Last week, NASA announced it had signed a $763 million contract modification with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew transport and related services to the International Space Station (ISS) between 2014 through June 2016. The firm-fixed price changes include "comprehensive" Soyuz support, according to the NASA release, including training, flight operations, landing and crew rescue for 12 individual space station crew members.
Stay Connected Even While Flying with InFlightMessenger.com
3/21/2011 2:52:30 PM - Individuals and business men spend a lot of time with their mobile phones and feel lost without it, especially when they have to switch off their mobiles during a flight. Imagine their plight then if they have to fly for more than 24 hours without using the mobile! Well, they can heave a sigh of relief as InFlight Labs LLC has plans that will to some extent alleviate the rather sticky situation.
3/21/2011 2:52:30 PM - Individuals and business men spend a lot of time with their mobile phones and feel lost without it, especially when they have to switch off their mobiles during a flight. Imagine their plight then if they have to fly for more than 24 hours without using the mobile! Well, they can heave a sigh of relief as InFlight Labs LLC has plans that will to some extent alleviate the rather sticky situation.
EMS Technologies to Provide L-band Communications Hardware for Iridium NEXT
3/17/2011 4:46:29 PM - EMS Technologies, a global connectivity provider, announced its Defense & Space division will offer cost-effective L-band communications hardware for Iridium NEXT, Iridium Communications' constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites.
3/17/2011 4:46:29 PM - EMS Technologies, a global connectivity provider, announced its Defense & Space division will offer cost-effective L-band communications hardware for Iridium NEXT, Iridium Communications' constellation of low-earth orbiting (LEO) cross-linked satellites.
Satellite 2011: Launch Providers Talk Tough in Tight Market
3/16/2011 7:59:03 AM - Launch providers from around world believe they have what it takes to survive in a market described as tight, even as they believe they can build market share for themselves. Launch providers from around world believe they have what it takes to survive in a market described as tight, even as they believe they can build market share for themselves.
3/16/2011 7:59:03 AM - Launch providers from around world believe they have what it takes to survive in a market described as tight, even as they believe they can build market share for themselves. Launch providers from around world believe they have what it takes to survive in a market described as tight, even as they believe they can build market share for themselves.
NASA Looking for Lunar Satellite, Nano-Satellite Prize Managers
3/14/2011 5:42:14 PM - If your science-based organization is looking for some work, give NASA a call. The agency has recently issued calls for a non-profit organization to manage the International Space Station (ISS) as a national laboratory, plus it is looking for partners to manage its lunar Night Rover and Nano-Satellite Launcher Centennial Challenges.
3/14/2011 5:42:14 PM - If your science-based organization is looking for some work, give NASA a call. The agency has recently issued calls for a non-profit organization to manage the International Space Station (ISS) as a national laboratory, plus it is looking for partners to manage its lunar Night Rover and Nano-Satellite Launcher Centennial Challenges.
Upstart SpaceX Wins SES Satellite Launch
3/14/2011 10:38:42 AM - Space Exploration Technologies - better known as SpaceX - and SES announced an agreement to put up SES-8 into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket in 2013. The win is likely to cause heartburn among other launch providers in a fluctuating market.
3/14/2011 10:38:42 AM - Space Exploration Technologies - better known as SpaceX - and SES announced an agreement to put up SES-8 into orbit on a Falcon 9 rocket in 2013. The win is likely to cause heartburn among other launch providers in a fluctuating market.
Final Two Shuttle Flights Carry Controversy, Emotion
3/9/2011 5:10:36 PM - With the successful landing of Discovery, NASA now turns its attention to the final flights of Endeavour and Atlantis. Both flights will carry some controversy and a heavy share of emotion.
3/9/2011 5:10:36 PM - With the successful landing of Discovery, NASA now turns its attention to the final flights of Endeavour and Atlantis. Both flights will carry some controversy and a heavy share of emotion.
Intelsat Reschedules New Dawn Satellite Launch to March 30
3/9/2011 3:55:47 PM - Intelsat announced a one-day pushback for the launch of its New Dawn satellite, moving the target date to March 30, 2011. Countdown for the launch started on Feb. 16, via press release, but the latest updates came via Intelsat''''s Twitter account.
3/9/2011 3:55:47 PM - Intelsat announced a one-day pushback for the launch of its New Dawn satellite, moving the target date to March 30, 2011. Countdown for the launch started on Feb. 16, via press release, but the latest updates came via Intelsat''''s Twitter account.
FAA Seeks $5 Million in Prize Money for Low Cost Space Launches
3/8/2011 4:26:14 PM - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would like to get into the space prize award business, and will likely work with NASA and the Department of Defense on how to structure a program to hand out up to $5 million in prize money to encourage low cost access to space.
3/8/2011 4:26:14 PM - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would like to get into the space prize award business, and will likely work with NASA and the Department of Defense on how to structure a program to hand out up to $5 million in prize money to encourage low cost access to space.
Commercial Space Industry Needs to Step Up PR Game
3/7/2011 4:52:38 PM - As the Space Shuttle program winds down and the United States public is left wondering what we do next, the commercial space industry has done a remarkably poor job of presenting its case to the American people.
3/7/2011 4:52:38 PM - As the Space Shuttle program winds down and the United States public is left wondering what we do next, the commercial space industry has done a remarkably poor job of presenting its case to the American people.
Obama Rings Astronauts on a Job Well Done
3/4/2011 4:19:05 PM - It's not every day you're treated to a phone call from the President of the United States, even more uncommon is being on the received end of that call while in outer space. In a tradition that's been in place with nearly every shuttle launch President Obama reached out to the crew of the Discovery to congratulate them on a mission well done once they reached the International Space Station.
3/4/2011 4:19:05 PM - It's not every day you're treated to a phone call from the President of the United States, even more uncommon is being on the received end of that call while in outer space. In a tradition that's been in place with nearly every shuttle launch President Obama reached out to the crew of the Discovery to congratulate them on a mission well done once they reached the International Space Station.
X-37B Robotic Space Plane Scheduled for Launch on Friday
3/4/2011 11:22:32 AM - Most things about the U.S. Air Force's X-37B space plane are kept as a top secret. One thing that is known is that the robotic space plane is scheduled to launch Friday afternoon. It is the second mission in the program and the first launch for this plane.
3/4/2011 11:22:32 AM - Most things about the U.S. Air Force's X-37B space plane are kept as a top secret. One thing that is known is that the robotic space plane is scheduled to launch Friday afternoon. It is the second mission in the program and the first launch for this plane.
NASA Glory Satellite Fails to Orbit; Orbital Has a Problem
3/4/2011 10:23:09 AM - Launched at 5:09 a.m. Eastern Time, NASA's Glory spacecraft failed to achieve orbit, crashing into the Pacific Ocean. Flight telemetry indicates the protective fairing covering the satellite did not separate as expected around three minutes after launch; the weight of the fairing effectively weighed down the satellite, preventing it from getting enough speed to reach orbit.
3/4/2011 10:23:09 AM - Launched at 5:09 a.m. Eastern Time, NASA's Glory spacecraft failed to achieve orbit, crashing into the Pacific Ocean. Flight telemetry indicates the protective fairing covering the satellite did not separate as expected around three minutes after launch; the weight of the fairing effectively weighed down the satellite, preventing it from getting enough speed to reach orbit.
InFlight Messaging Service Allows Passengers to Stay Connected at 30,000 Feet
3/4/2011 8:32:46 AM - InFlight Labs recently announced the deployment of a powerful new online service that has delighted airline passengers all around the nation. The new InFlightMessenger.com leverages the aircraft's WiFi connection that enables passengers to have single or group two-way text message conversations with their business associates, family and friends while in flight.
3/4/2011 8:32:46 AM - InFlight Labs recently announced the deployment of a powerful new online service that has delighted airline passengers all around the nation. The new InFlightMessenger.com leverages the aircraft's WiFi connection that enables passengers to have single or group two-way text message conversations with their business associates, family and friends while in flight.
Gogo Expands In-flight Content with Private Funding
2/7/2011 11:45:35 AM - Aircell's Gogo, which has been turning commercial airplanes into WiFi hotspots, is looking toward an expansion in 2011. The company closed a $35 million deal with existing investors to fund its growth in both commercial and business aviation.
2/7/2011 11:45:35 AM - Aircell's Gogo, which has been turning commercial airplanes into WiFi hotspots, is looking toward an expansion in 2011. The company closed a $35 million deal with existing investors to fund its growth in both commercial and business aviation.
In-Flight Facebook Access Granted for Free Thanks to Gogo/Ford Partnership
2/1/2011 1:51:27 PM - Travelers who like to stay connected through social networking sites are sure to be excited about a partnership between Gogo Inflight Internet and Ford Motor Co.
2/1/2011 1:51:27 PM - Travelers who like to stay connected through social networking sites are sure to be excited about a partnership between Gogo Inflight Internet and Ford Motor Co.
TAM Airlines Expanding InFlight Connectivity to Multiple Aircrafts
2/1/2011 12:50:35 PM - TAM Airlines has recently re-worked its contract with OnAir, an Inflight Connectivity provider. Both companies will now work together to facilitate all different types of carriers this year with an option for Inflight Connectivity , a press release stated. Originally starting as a pilot project, TAM will hook up OnAir's on-board connectivity system in 26 aircrafts, to start. This new system will enable passengers to make calls, text, and tool the Internet using multiple types of Smartphones or Blackberry's.
2/1/2011 12:50:35 PM - TAM Airlines has recently re-worked its contract with OnAir, an Inflight Connectivity provider. Both companies will now work together to facilitate all different types of carriers this year with an option for Inflight Connectivity , a press release stated. Originally starting as a pilot project, TAM will hook up OnAir's on-board connectivity system in 26 aircrafts, to start. This new system will enable passengers to make calls, text, and tool the Internet using multiple types of Smartphones or Blackberry's.
NASA Unveils Lofty Aircraft Concepts
1/18/2011 9:06:01 AM - Highly imaginative if not slightly unlikely aircraft designs have been common practice throughout NASA's history. This week the agency released three new concepts designs that aim to make the future of commercial flight more environmentally friendly and efficient for the passengers in the near future.
1/18/2011 9:06:01 AM - Highly imaginative if not slightly unlikely aircraft designs have been common practice throughout NASA's history. This week the agency released three new concepts designs that aim to make the future of commercial flight more environmentally friendly and efficient for the passengers in the near future.
Row 44 Approved For In-flight Broadband Over North Atlantic
1/10/2011 12:28:38 PM - Row 44, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of in-flight broadband connectivity. The company recently announced that it has received approval from the FCC to operate its service aboard commercial aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean.
1/10/2011 12:28:38 PM - Row 44, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of in-flight broadband connectivity. The company recently announced that it has received approval from the FCC to operate its service aboard commercial aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean.
Out with Space Shuttles, in with Spaceplanes
12/28/2010 3:52:34 PM - As the space shuttle approaches retirement next year, spaceplanes are surging. Unmanned hardware is being flown and dusted off while two manned concepts are vying for NASA development money and the chance to provide commercial rides to the International Space Station (ISS).
12/28/2010 3:52:34 PM - As the space shuttle approaches retirement next year, spaceplanes are surging. Unmanned hardware is being flown and dusted off while two manned concepts are vying for NASA development money and the chance to provide commercial rides to the International Space Station (ISS).
Google's Nexus S Smartphone Still Functions at 60,000 Feet
12/23/2010 3:02:34 PM - Always one to test the bounds of its technology, Google on Wednesday launched seven mini air balloons into space, each one containing the company's new Nexus S smartphone. Google researchers noted in a company blog post that the experiment was meant to test the capabilities of various sensors that are built into the new handset; or maybe they were just bored.
12/23/2010 3:02:34 PM - Always one to test the bounds of its technology, Google on Wednesday launched seven mini air balloons into space, each one containing the company's new Nexus S smartphone. Google researchers noted in a company blog post that the experiment was meant to test the capabilities of various sensors that are built into the new handset; or maybe they were just bored.
ASiQ Limited Launches World's Most Expensive Media App
12/22/2010 6:22:42 PM - ASI Entertainment, Inc. has been advised that ASIQ Limited, the licensee for the SafeCell system, announced that ASiQ Limited Australia launched the world's most expensive mobile phone App. The mobile phone app is available for $12,500 and can be used to make in-flight calls.The full text of the announcement is available online.
12/22/2010 6:22:42 PM - ASI Entertainment, Inc. has been advised that ASIQ Limited, the licensee for the SafeCell system, announced that ASiQ Limited Australia launched the world's most expensive mobile phone App. The mobile phone app is available for $12,500 and can be used to make in-flight calls.The full text of the announcement is available online.
Satellite: One Million Miles Raised by Boingo for Make-A-Wish Foundation
12/16/2010 7:57:47 AM - Boingo Wireless is one of the leading WiFi industry global providers of software and services. The company recently announced that the Boingo community has raised one million airline miles for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
12/16/2010 7:57:47 AM - Boingo Wireless is one of the leading WiFi industry global providers of software and services. The company recently announced that the Boingo community has raised one million airline miles for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
iPass Debuts Satellite Hotspot Finder 2.0 to Navigate WiFi Hotspots
12/7/2010 2:34:42 PM - Allowing the users to navigate more than 150,000 WiFi hotspots in 99 countries, iPass unveiled iPass Hotspot Finder 2.0.
12/7/2010 2:34:42 PM - Allowing the users to navigate more than 150,000 WiFi hotspots in 99 countries, iPass unveiled iPass Hotspot Finder 2.0.
SA Photonics Successfully Tests Neptune Underwater Satellite Communications System
12/7/2010 1:59:04 PM - SA Photonics, a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative photonics solutions for commercial and government applications, recently announced in a press release that it has successfully completed Open Ocean testing of its Neptune underwater communications system.
12/7/2010 1:59:04 PM - SA Photonics, a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative photonics solutions for commercial and government applications, recently announced in a press release that it has successfully completed Open Ocean testing of its Neptune underwater communications system.
Oncam IP Cameras Help Keep Watch Onboard Royal Caribbean Ship
12/6/2010 3:10:07 PM - Royal Caribbean International's new cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, will begin its inaugural season on Dec. 5, so the more than 6,300 passengers, 16 decks and nearly 2,100 crew members from 65 countries will be guarded by an advanced surveillance system.
12/6/2010 3:10:07 PM - Royal Caribbean International's new cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, will begin its inaugural season on Dec. 5, so the more than 6,300 passengers, 16 decks and nearly 2,100 crew members from 65 countries will be guarded by an advanced surveillance system.
Prof. Bauer Congratulated by Scientific and Technical Information Publisher Elsevier
12/1/2010 9:15:01 AM - The 2010 William T. Pecora Award has been awarded to Prof. Marvin Bauer. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) presented this award to Prof. Bauer, to recognize him for his many contributions to remote sensing education, science and applications and sustained accomplishments.
12/1/2010 9:15:01 AM - The 2010 William T. Pecora Award has been awarded to Prof. Marvin Bauer. The U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) presented this award to Prof. Bauer, to recognize him for his many contributions to remote sensing education, science and applications and sustained accomplishments.
Lufthansa to Reintroduce Internet Connectivity on Some Long-Haul Flights
11/30/2010 3:24:48 PM - If you're not the sort of person who can easily sleep on airplanes, long-haul flights can be brutal: no Internet connectivity merely adds to the pain. If you're traveling for business, the old-fashioned trick of doing "paperwork" on flights no longer really applies. After all, who still works on paper?
11/30/2010 3:24:48 PM - If you're not the sort of person who can easily sleep on airplanes, long-haul flights can be brutal: no Internet connectivity merely adds to the pain. If you're traveling for business, the old-fashioned trick of doing "paperwork" on flights no longer really applies. After all, who still works on paper?
Embvue Forges Strategic Alliance with Edgewood Entering Indian Aerospace Market
11/22/2010 1:03:47 PM - A process-driven systems and software engineering company, Embvue Inc., announced its plan of forging a strategic alliance with Edgewood Ventures, an India-based technology accelerator focusing on high growth ventures for the Indian market.
11/22/2010 1:03:47 PM - A process-driven systems and software engineering company, Embvue Inc., announced its plan of forging a strategic alliance with Edgewood Ventures, an India-based technology accelerator focusing on high growth ventures for the Indian market.
Google Chrome Takes to the Clouds with Free WiFi on AirTran
11/9/2010 1:20:13 PM - Looking to provide free Inflight Internet to their passengers throughout the holiday season, the Google Chrome browser team announced that it has teamed up with AirTran.
11/9/2010 1:20:13 PM - Looking to provide free Inflight Internet to their passengers throughout the holiday season, the Google Chrome browser team announced that it has teamed up with AirTran.
Boeing Puts Up Italian Radar Satellite on 350th Delta Launch
11/9/2010 7:36:00 AM - Boeing put the last in the series of four SkyMed radar satellites into orbit last week, marking the 350th Delta rocket launch in the program's 50-year history and a full radar surveillance constellation for Italy. The Italian COSMO (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) SkyMed-4 satellite was launched into orbit on a Delta II rocket into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Nov. 6. It was the fourth Delta launch for the COSMO-SkyMed program and marked 93 consecutive successful launches of the Delta II since 1997.
11/9/2010 7:36:00 AM - Boeing put the last in the series of four SkyMed radar satellites into orbit last week, marking the 350th Delta rocket launch in the program's 50-year history and a full radar surveillance constellation for Italy. The Italian COSMO (Constellation of Small Satellites for Mediterranean basin Observation) SkyMed-4 satellite was launched into orbit on a Delta II rocket into low Earth orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base on Nov. 6. It was the fourth Delta launch for the COSMO-SkyMed program and marked 93 consecutive successful launches of the Delta II since 1997.
Free Wi-Fi Comes to Airlines for the Holidays, Courtesy of Google
11/8/2010 2:53:40 PM - All you heavy travelers out there can give a resounding cheer for what's in store for your travel plans this holiday season. Google will officially be offering free inflight Wi-Fi from Gogo on all domestic U.S. flights starting November 20, and ending January 2, 2011. The airlines benefitting are Virgin America, AirTran, and Delta.
11/8/2010 2:53:40 PM - All you heavy travelers out there can give a resounding cheer for what's in store for your travel plans this holiday season. Google will officially be offering free inflight Wi-Fi from Gogo on all domestic U.S. flights starting November 20, and ending January 2, 2011. The airlines benefitting are Virgin America, AirTran, and Delta.
Brazil's Tam Offers Onair Inflight Connectivity Service to Passengers
10/29/2010 10:43:27 AM - Connectivity solutions vendor OnAir has landed a deal from Brazilian airliner TAM Airlines to provide mobile communication services to passengers on board. OnAir, a joint initiative between IT solutions vendor SITA and Airbus, deploys the solution as part of its partnership agreement with Inmarsat SwiftBroadband.
10/29/2010 10:43:27 AM - Connectivity solutions vendor OnAir has landed a deal from Brazilian airliner TAM Airlines to provide mobile communication services to passengers on board. OnAir, a joint initiative between IT solutions vendor SITA and Airbus, deploys the solution as part of its partnership agreement with Inmarsat SwiftBroadband.
