On August 19th, the U.S. observes National Aviation Day. Many of us fly today without giving much thought to how remarkable it is that we can fly at all. Aviation has reshaped how people travel, how products are transported across continents, and
An unexpected story was highlighted in a recent Forbes article analyzing the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI) 2026 airline rankings: American Airlines recorded the biggest year-over-year increase in customer satisfaction, gaining seven points as the airline expanded customer
Industry leaders gathered at the Aircraft Interior Expo (AIX) 2026, in Hamburg to discuss the biggest connectivity challenge the aviation industry is facing, bridging coverage gaps caused by geopolitical complexities and regulatory barriers. During a panel at AIX 2026, Blane Boynton of
Satellite technology delivers consistently fast, high-quality connectivity to the skies. Commercial aviation passengers today want and expect a comparable connectivity experience in the air as they have on the ground. Now, with today’s modern satellite-powered inflight connectivity (IFC) solutions,
What used to be a limited luxury for passengers is now an expectation. From being a novelty offering, inflight connectivity (IFC) has become a strategic capability that influences airline competitiveness, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. Today’s passengers
The global aviation industry gathered at APEX TECH 2026 in Los Angeles, California, to discuss the next frontier of inflight connectivity (IFC). IFC has emerged as the central nervous system of the modern passenger experience rather than a luxury perk or standalone function. Insights from
With the Big Game and Winter Games on the horizon, millions of sports fans across the country are locking in plans for tailgates and gatherings. But even the most devoted sports fans can’t always put travel on hold for a single game, let alone 17 days of competition. Fortunately, advances
The past year marked a period of significant progress across the satellite and connectivity landscape. In this first episode of 2026, The Satellite World Briefing podcast revisits the conversations from 2025 that encapsulated this momentum. Industry leaders discussed
In 2003, Lufthansa became the first commercial airline to offer its passengers access to internet connectivity during a flight. Passengers traveling from Munich to Los Angeles paid $30 to access a very slow and unstable Wi-Fi service.
Inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) took center stage during the APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, held on November 11-12. The expo highlighted the industry’s growing emphasis on next generation passenger experience. Airlines and technology leaders emphasized the increasing importance
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