Daily Archives: April 20, 2026

SES, Boeing Reach Milestone toward Line-Fit Offerability for Multi-Orbit Connectivity

14 April 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced a milestone toward offerability for SES’ multi-orbit antenna for installation by Boeing. This will allow airlines to receive new aircraft with the onboard network in place and connectivity service available immediately after delivery through a Boeing provided modification. Through this collaboration, Boeing will…

Air India Selects Hughes to Transform In-Flight Connectivity on Airbus and Boeing Aircraft

14 April 2026 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar company, today announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing…

Rocket Lab Completes Mynaric Acquisition, Adding Laser Optical Communications to Growing Space Systems Portfolio

14 April 2026 – Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG (“Mynaric”), a leading provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications. Rocket Lab paid an aggregate consideration value of $155.3 million consisting of a nominal…

Viasat, Türksat and SKYFive Arabia Announce Planned Collaboration to Offer Seamless Roaming Services to Advance In-flight Connectivity

14 April 2026 – Viasat Aviation, Türksat and SkyFive Arabia announced their plans to establish a strategic roaming collaboration aimed at advancing next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions. This initiative is designed to support the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and aviation customers across Europe, Türkiye, and the Middle East-Africa, including more flexible route coverage, stronger…

SES, Japan Airlines to Expand Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity to Long-Haul Fleet

14 April 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, today announced that Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet, supporting the airline’s ongoing commitment to an onboard experience that enables passengers to stay connected with fast, dependable internet access. Under the…

Saudia and Neo Space Group Announce the Launch of One of the Kingdom’s Most Advanced IFC Services

13 April 2026 – Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, has launched one of the region’s most advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) services in partnership with Saudia, the Kingdom’s national flag carrier. Under this partnership, Saudia plans to provide complimentary high-speed internet to all guests – becoming…