From the Control Tower
Starting to get deeper into the stories from AIX, and one thing is clear: IFC will be very, very different in just a couple years. The industry is turning over faster, but also still struggling to keep up with terrestrial innovation. Deployments are slower and more expensive and just very difficult to successfully pull off at scale. That part doesn't seem to be changing.
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Connectivity
Some Starlink Updates from AIX 2026
Starlink launched its commercial aviation offering with an incredibly simple premise: bandwidth solves everything. And that worked, at least initially. As it competes for airline business many of the previously dismissed complexities are now part of the company's offerings, and more are included with each hardware iteration.
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Hughes Snags Air India IFC Contract, Tweaks Antenna Plans
A new customer, new antenna hardware, and new progress on a slightly stalled deployment are all highlights from Hughes Networks' IFC program in recent weeks.
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Moment Launches Agnostic Wi-Fi Portal
Airlines looking for more control over their inflight Wi-Fi can now choose Moment's new portal, with a focus on UX, branding, and engagement options.
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In-Flight Entertainment
eXNeo Brings New Brains to Old Screens for Performance Boost
What's new is old again. That is, in a way, the message Panasonic Avionics sent with the launch of its eXNeo inflight entertainment solution, delivering real benefits to passengers and airlines with a reasonable timeline and price point.
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Burrana Teases Digital In-seat Billboard Platform
Is this marketing dream a passenger nightmare? Inflight entertainment developer Burrana sees new potential in converting the passenger seatback to a digital billboard via the RISE Engage concept.
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Cabin Design
Boeing's E-Lounge: A Digital Workspace in the Sky
Improving inflight internet means more passengers will expect (or be expected) to spend more time collaborating with coworkers while flying. A new digital lounge concept aims to make that tolerable for everyone in the cabin.
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Astronics Boosts Power Options On Board
New USB-C and Qi2 in-seat power options are now available from Astronics, extending the company's range of offerings and reflecting trends in the consumer electronics market
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Unum Two Forward-Facing Business Class Mini-Suites Ready for the Runway
Unum Aircraft Seating now offers business class beds in forward-facing layout, as its Unum Two seats go to market.
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