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European Aviation Network (EAN) test flights completed in UK
An LTE ground station for the EAN. Image: Deutsche Telekom. Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom, together with technology partners Nokia and Thales, have successfully conducted a programme of test flights of...
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Research and Markets releases European inflight Wi-Fi outlook
A passenger using a laptop and inflight WiFi. Image: Emirates. Research and Markets has announced the release of its “Europe InFlight Wifi Market Demand and Opportunity Outlook 2021” report. It says...
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Duncan Aviation and Gogo developing STCs for Gogo Biz 4G
Duncan Aviation is working closely with Gogo Business Aviation to develop Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Gogo’s new 4G service and Wi-Fi equipment. Duncan says it is excited for Gogo’s...
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IAG to be launch customer of Inmarsat EAN inflight connectivity
An LTE ground station for the EAN. Image: Deutsche Telekom. Inmarsat has announced International Airlines Group (IAG) as the launch customer for its European Aviation Network (EAN) high-speed in-flight...
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SmartSky Networks secures $170m finance for ATG network
SmartSky Networks has secured more than $170 million in a multi-tranche Series B financing, completing the equity funding for the deployment of its nationwide network. This completes funding for the...
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Gogo brings Airshow moving map to business aviation
The new Rockwell Collins Airshow moving map application on Gogo. Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins have brought the latter’s Airshow moving maps to customers in the business aviation market....
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Inmarsat / Airbus to equip airlines for European Aviation Network
An LTE ground station for the European Aviation Network. Image: Deutsche Telekom. Inmarsat has announced a strategic partnership for its new European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight broadband service...
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Inmarsat dismisses EC court challenge over EAN by its rivals
An LTE ground station for the EAN. Image: Deutsche Telekom. Inmarsat says that ViaSat’s court challenge surrounding its European Aviation Network air-to-ground inflight connectivity service is intended...
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SmartSky 4G LTE air-to-ground network being deployed
SmartSky Networks has initiated the deployment of its 4G LTE-based air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity network. Using 60 MHz of spectrum and patented beam-forming technology, SmartSky says its...
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Gogo increases number of commercial aircraft online to 3,109
Gogo President and CEO Michael Small. Gogo has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, showing a 9% increase in commercial aircraft online to 3,109. It also showed a 17%...
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Airborne Wireless Network reports successful test flights
Airborne Wireless Network (AWN) is developing the “Infinitus Super Highway”. Airborne Wireless Network (ABWN) says it has completed “proof of concept” flights showing that high-speed data could be sent...
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Gogo Business Aviation 4G ATG AVANCE antennas gain STC
Gogo Business Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its new dual-directional antennas, which will be used with the Gogo...
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Inmarsat says EAN satellite now ready for commercial service
The Ariane 5 with the European Aviation satellite lifts off from Kourou, French Guiana. Image: Arianespace. Inmarsat has confirmed that the European Aviation satellite has successfully completed its...
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APEX: EAN voted ‘Best Inflight Connectivity Innovation’
Frederik van Essen, Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Inmarsat Aviation, with the award. Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom have been announced as winners of the ‘Best Inflight...
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NBAA: Bombardier now offering Gogo 4G in-flight connectivity
Bombardier Business Aircraft has announced it will be offering Gogo Business Aviation’s 4G next-generation air-to-ground (ATG) internet system Gogo AVANCE L5 on Bombardier business jets, starting with...
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Embraer selects Gogo AVANCE L5 for Legacy 450 / 500
Embraer has selected Gogo Business Aviation’s latest inflight connectivity technology, Gogo AVANCE L5, for its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 business jets. Embraer is in the process of certifying the Gogo...
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ViaSat says it intends to sue UK telecoms regulator OfCom
ViaSat says it intends to take legal action against OfCom, the UK’s telecommunications regulator, over its handling of frequency allocations for the European Aviation Network (EAN). The EAN is the new...
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Gogo completes successful test flight of next-generation ATG
A Gogo Air to Ground inflight connectivity tower. Gogo has conducted its first successful test flight and has begun the nationwide rollout of its new North American regional Air-to-Ground (ATG)...
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SmartSky 4G LTE gets closer to commercial launch
SmartSky Networks is getting closer to the full commercial roll-out of its 4G LTE-based air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity service and has completed its first media demonstration. The company’s...
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Textron Aviation receives STC for Gogo AVANCE on Citation X
Citation X Textron Aviation has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the Gogo AVANCE L5 connectivity system upgrade for the Cessna Citation X business jet. In addition to the...
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