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Wi-Fi above the world CNN's Richard Quest puts the new internet feature on the new BA001 all business class flight to the test. Source: CNN
Added On October 14, 2009
Gogo In flight: Wi-Fi at Your Airline Seat Surfing the Air for Business and Pleasure; In flight wireless at your airline seat
(From CIO, June 24, 2009)
Virgin America Searches Now Show Wi-Fi Flights Fliers who want to know whether they can access the Web on their next flight will be pleased that Virgin America has started publishing that information on its flight tables. (From the Wall Street Journal, March 12, 2009)
Liveblogging My Airplane Flight With 3Boys & GoGo Inflight Wi-Fi Just last week I live tweeted a pillow fight between my boys. Now I am sitting on a plane - typing this post using my HP Vivienne Tam Netbook and GoGoInflight for WiFi on Typepad. (From techmamas blog, March 8, 2009)
An In-Flight Internet Virgin Talks About Her First Time Shira Levine just gave Gogo wireless a spin and has this first-hand account of what her first time was like. (From Jaunted, January 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM)
Delta Begins Launch of Wi-Fi Service on Its Domestic Fleet Delta Air Lines is rolling out wireless Internet service on six jets today, beginning a yearlong process to install Wi-Fi throughout its domestic fleet by the end of 2009. Read full story
(From the Salt Lake Tribune, December 15, 2008)
Delta’s In-Flight Internet Service Ready for Takeoff Delta Air Lines said it’s launching WiFi Internet access in six planes beginning Tuesday. Read full story
(From Fox Business.com, December 15, 2008)
Another Airline Jumps on the Aircell Bandwagon Delta Air Lines announced today that it plans to offer in-flight wireless internet aboard its "shuttle" service between Washington and New York. Read full story
(from Economist.com, December 15, 2008)
Delta’s Wi-Fi Network Debuts Delta Air Lines Inc.’s onboard broadband Wi-Fi access will be go for launch on Tuesday on six planes. Read full story
(From Bizjournals.com, December 15, 2008)
Delta's In-Flight Wi-Fi Service Takes Off Plans by Delta Airlines to roll out Wi-Fi across its entire fleet by 2009 seem to be coming to fruition. On Tuesday, Delta is expected to have four of its eight shuttle planes wired for Wi-Fi service on runs between New York-Boston and New York-Washington... Read full story
(From PC World, December 15, 2008)
Blogging from 30,000 feet Larry Magid has been a technology columnist and broadcaster for more than two decades...
"I’m on a Virgin America flight about an hour west of Washington DC as I chat with a friend via instant messaging, update my Facebook page, send little notes on Twitter, watch streaming web video and update my blog. I’m even filing this column from the air." (From PCAnswer.com posted on Saturday, December 13th, 2008 at 2:40 pm)
Boing Boing Boing Boing Tv Update: Virgin WiFi, Obfuscated Code, Comment Poetry, Downfall Housing Remix "* VIRGIN AMERICA LAUNCHES IN-FLIGHT WIRELESS: Our wireless tech reporter pal Glenn Fleishman was on the first Virgin America flight with airborne WiFi service. BBtv caught up with him over video chat from a Virgin America Airbus A320 aircraft (named "My Other Ride Is A Spaceship") 35,000 feet above San Francisco. Also joining us: Jack Blumenstein, the CEO of Aircell, the company providing the "GoGo" air/ground 3G connectivity."
(From Boing Boing tv November 25, 2008)
PC World In-Flight Wi-Fi Aboard the Virgin Party Plane "On a flight from San Francisco to San Francisco that seemed loosely based on the Snoop Dogg film Soul Plane, Virgin America demoed its Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi service this past weekend amid a cabin full of Web celebrities. (And, for some reason, me.) "
(From PC World, November 25, 2008)
Jaunted In-Flight WiFi Wrap-Up "Virgin America CEO David Cush speaks before boarding begins on the airline's WiFi demonstration Saturday. "
Gadling Product Review - Aircell Gogo In-Flight Internet on Virgin America "This past Saturday, Gadling participated in a special flight celebrating the launch of inflight Internet on board Virgin America. "
(From Gadling by Scott Carmichael November 24, 2008)
Runway Girl Cheap and Easy - Aircell Proves It's No Broadband Virgin "Virgin America's decision to launch its in-flight broadband service Gogo with a plane-load of journalists and bloggers - while tying the experience into the YouTube Live event - was a bloody public relations coup."
(From Mary Kirby's Runway Girl November 24, 2008)
WNN Wi-Fi Net News Live From Virgin America's Inaugural Wi-Fi Flight "This is a first for yours truly—Wi-Fi from a commercial flight: I’m blogging from somewhere above 10,000 feet ..."
(From WNN Wi-Fi Net News - Posted by Glenn Fleishman, November 22, 2008 4:30 PM)
Engadget On Virgin America's Inaugural GoGo WiFi Flight: This Post Published From 35,000 Feet Read the full story
(From Engadget by Ryan Block, posted Nov 22nd 2008 at 7:25PM)
In-flight Net access takes off on Virgin America "Dubbed Gogo, the service lets passengers browse the Web, use e-mail and instant messaging, download video and connect to secure networks through three ..." Read the full story
(From USA Today - USA - November 23, 2008)
Gogo Inflight Internet Review "Yes, that's right. You're a lucky one. Your American Airlines flight supports Gogo Inflight Internet." (from the blog, "Eric's Corner," Sunday, October 26, 2008)
It's the Little Things That Count I have mentioned this in a recent post, but this was the first time I got to experience being connected to the internet while flying from LA to NYC. American Airlines is now offering in-flight internet connectivity via Gogo, a very easy to use service that costs $12.95 for the 5 or 6 hour flight with unlimited internet access. I LOVE this service… (from the "Spirited Woman Blogger Team" blog, October 21, 2008)
Hard to Go Back “The service has been rock-solid since I logged on nearly five hours ago — very responsive and with seamless bridging of cells.” (From the Blog "Out of the Box, September, 15th 2008)
Aircell takes terrestrial broadband Internet access to 35,000 feet “Our mission is dirt simple,” says Jack Blumenstein, Aircell’s CEO. “We let people do the things that they like to do in an Internet session — and are nearly addicted to doing on the ground — in the air.” (From Biztech Magazone, August, 2008)
Review: Aircell’s Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi I know Mossberg ‘reviewed’ the service a while back, but he was on the plane by himself with a cornucopia of devices. That’s not a real world situation. I was skeptical of the whole thing like most of you were, but after yesterday I’m completely sold. It’s not earth shattering or anything. I mean, it’s only Wi-Fi on a plane, but it’s finally here and better than expected. (From Crunch Gear, August 21th, 2008)
Some American Flights Offer Web Access American Airlines expanded the availability of in-flight Internet access Wednesday, launching airborne email, Web and other online services on some of its longer, nonstop flights. (From The Wall Street Journal, August 21th, 2008)
American Airlines in-flight Wi-Fi premieres One of the country's last Internet-free zones was plugged in Wednesday as a fleet of American Airlines jets became flying Wi-Fi spots, offering passengers full, in-flight Web access - except for phone calls. (From San Francisco Chronicle, August 21th, 2008)
American Airlines introduces in-flight Internet access One of the few remaining Internet-free havens vanished Wednesday as American Airlines launched airborne e-mail, Web and other online services on some of its longer nonstop flights. (From LA Times, August 21th, 2008)
American Airlines Rolls Out the WiFi After months of speculation about when, or even if, inflight WiFi would come to pass, American Airlines switched on the system this morning on its fleet of fifteen 767-200s that operate coast to coast out of JFK, San Francisco, and LAX airports, as well as on a daily Miami to New York roundtrip. (From Conde Nast Traveler, August 20th, 2008)
American Airlines launches in-flight Wi-Fi The airline said Wednesday that it has finally launched its in-flight Internet access service via Wi-Fi on 15 of its 767-200 airplanes. The service, called Gogo, will be offered on nonstop flights between New York and San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, and New York and Miami. (From CNET, August 20th, 2008)
On American Airlines, Finally In-flight Mobile Broadband Someone compared flying these days to a stint in prison. I am sure for many it has been as mind-jarring an experience as it has been for me. And that is why you need broadband in the sky — so you can put on your noise-cancelling headphones and answer emails. (From Gigaom.com, August 20th, 2008)
American Airlines rolls out cloud computing service Are you suffering from a sort of empty-nest syndrome now that you’ve moved all your data to the cloud? Now you can book a trip to visit it aboard American Airlines. (From Good Morning Silicon Valley, August 20th, 2008)
American Airlines Launches Aircell's Mobile Broadband Service "Gogo" Marking the beginning of the next wireless revolution, American Airlines made history today with the launch of the mobile broadband service, Gogo(TM) provided by Aircell(R). (From Aviation Today, August 20th, 2008)
Wi-Fi in the Sky…Finally American Airlines Wednesday started offering wireless Internet access on select flights, bringing an end to the era when a cross-country trip meant escaping from the rigmaroles of the workweek for a few hours. (From The Wall Street Journal, August 20th, 2008)
American's Gogo launch-- how fast is it? The short answer is: Fast. (From Aviation Blog - Dallas News, August 20th, 2008)
Blogging live from 37,000 feet via Aircell’s Gogo inflight Wi-Fi on American Airlines I find myself on AA flight #3 headed to LAX from NY’s JFK. Today marks the first day of Aircell’s Gogo inflight service going live for the masses. It will be available on flights from NYC to LA, Miami and San Francisco. The 8AM flight to Miami from JFK is not a 727-200, so those going south won’t be privy to Aircell’s Gogo service.
(From Crunch Gear, August 20th, 2008)
American launches in-flight Internet on 3 routes American Airlines expanded the availability of in-flight Internet access Wednesday, launching airborne e-mail, Web and other online services on some of its longer, nonstop flights. (From AP, August 20th, 2008)
American Airlines launches in-flight broadband service The rehearsals are over and last-minute tweaks have been made. American Airlines' new in-flight broadband service goes live starting today. (From Dallas News, August 20th, 2008)
American launches in-flight Internet on 3 routes New revenue stream, new headaches as American launches in-flight Internet on longer routes (From CNN Money, August 20th, 2008)
American Air kicks off in-flight Internet service AMR Corp's American Airlines began offering Internet access on long-haul domestic flights on Wednesday, making American the first U.S. airline to offer full in-flight broadband. (From Reuters, August 20th, 2008)
American Airlines launches an in-flight Internet service American Airlines on Wednesday launched an Internet connection service for passengers who want to check their email, access their company's intranet or simply surf the Web through their Wi-Fi enabled devices while flying. (From CBS Marketwatch, August 20th, 2008)
Aircell’s Gogo going live today on American Airlines The Boeing 767-200 aircrafts in AA’s fleet flying from NYC to LA, Miami and San Francisco will have the service flipped on and we’ll be on a flight from JFK to LAX today. (From Crunch Gear, August 20th, 2008)
American launches in-flight Internet on 3 routes One of the few remaining Internet-free havens vanished Wednesday as American Airlines launched airborne e-mail, Web and other online services on some of its longer, nonstop flights (From Yahoo News, August 20th, 2008)
The Latest Hot Spot Is on the Plane Delta Air Lines Inc. will provide wireless Internet access throughout its entire domestic fleet, enabling travelers to work or surf at 33,000 feet. (From The Wall Street Journal, August 5th, 2008)
American Airlines Tests Wi-Fi Service The friendly skies just got friendlier if you're flying American Airlines. The airline announced it will be turning the Wi-Fi sign on this Wednesday on two flights from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport to Los Angeles.Read full story (From Yahoo Tech; June 25, 2008)
American Airlines to Test In-Flight WiFi Tomorrow You heard right, folks. American Airlines is planning to open up the world wide web to passengers on board an unspecified round-trip flight from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles. Read full story (From Engadget; June 24, 2008)
Airlines Look to Reconnect to the Web Several airlines are now planning to conduct tests of a new generation of wireless Internet equipment this summer despite facing fuel-induced financial woes, saying the fee-based service could provide much needed extra revenues.Read full story (From LA Times; June 17, 2008)
Piaggio Aero Signs with Aircell Piaggio Aero will offer two broadband communication options from Aircell, Louisville, Colo., aboard its P.180 Avanti II. Read full story (From Aviation Today; May 20, 2008)
Aircell Partners with Aricent Aircell, an Itasca, Ill.-based telecommunications company with operations in Louisville, has selected Aricent to help develop software and processing components for its inflight Broadband Systems. (From Boulder Business Report; May 12, 2008)
Get Ready to Log on at 30,000 Feet Several airlines are now testing or preparing to test in-flight Internet services, and analysts say those that don’t start offering such services will be wondering where their passengers went.Several airlines are now testing or preparing to test in-flight Internet services, and analysts say those that don’t start offering such services will be wondering where their passengers went. Read full story (From MSN; May 2008)
Wi-Fi poised for pilot flights at 4 airlines Wireless Internet is literally taking off. We're talking cruising at 35,000 feet above the Earth. To read the full article, please click here (From San Francisco Chronicle April 14th, 2008)
The 25 Most Influential Executives of 2007 Jack Blumenstein named as one of the 25 most influenctial executives of 2007 by Business Travel News Magazine (From Business Travel News Online February 4th, 2008)
American To Begin Testing Inflight Internet American Airlines today said it has wired the first of 15 domestic aircraft with Internet capabilities, paving the way to install the offering on most of its transcontinental fleet by this summer. (From Business Travel News; January 22, 2008)
American Air, Aircell Start Testing In-Flight Internet The newest WiFi hotspot will be in the cabins of American Airlines' planes. Beginning Tuesday, American, owned by AMR Corp. will test full-service, high-speed broadband connectivity provided by Aircell LLC, (From Dow Jones MarketWatch; January 22, 2008)
Fond Falcon Memories: A Look Back at Aircell's First Demo and Latest Achievement Excitement is building in the world of onboard connectivity after (From www.runwaygirl.blogspot.com; January 22, 2008)
Aircell rigs up first American Airlines Boeing 767-200 Last week Aircell successfully installed their Internet Broadband Connectivity Solution at AA’s Kansas City maintenance facility. The Boeing 767-200 will begin beta testing over the next few weeks pending FAA certifications. (From www.crunchgear.com January 22, 2008)
Virgin America Adding Web Access Across Entire Fleet Virgin America will introduce wireless Internet access across its entire fleet starting next year. The carrier said it has reached a deal with Aircell to provide the service starting "sometime next year."
Aircell Broadband Services Nearing Launch At NBAA 2007, Aircell is offering details about its own broadband system, which will operate domestically over the exclusive, dedicated frequencies the FCC awarded to Aircell last year, as well as the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband service offering global in-flight voice and data at up to 432 kbps per channel. Both are to become available in the latter part of next year.
Aircell Axxess Selected by Gulfstream Gulfstream selected the Aircell Axxess cabin communications system as standard factory equipment on all their large-cabin jets.
Coming Sometime Soon: WiFi to American Airlines American Airlines has just signed a deal with Aircell, to offer in-air broadband access. The tests will begin in 2008, initially on transcontinental flights, but if all goes well, then WiFi could be offered in domestic flights. Aircell Axxess is Certified for Wireless "Aircell Axxess™ was certified in April and hardware already exists in systems in service that will allow a software field upgrade that will activate the wireless function mode. ...
Gulfstream Selects Aircell Axxess EZ "Gulfstream had selected its Aircell Axxess EZ™ Satcoms system as the preferred replacement for Verizon Airfone's terrestrially based air-to-ground communications service for GA and business aviation, which is to be withdrawn in the next 12 months. Aircell's Broadband Service Dawns "A long-time supplier of airborne telecommunication systems to the business and general aviation communities, Aircell has for years been one of the most active firms promoting affordable air-to-ground-linked wireless broadband services on commercial airlines and business aviation aircraft. Aircell president and CEO Jack Blumenstein believes Aircell 'can take credit and feel justifiably proud about being real visionaries' for helping to shape the thinking of the industry. ... "The Aircell network will initially cover the continental US but is expandable to the rest of North America, including Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, where the company has already opened dialog. ... "Aircell's system will also support the use of cellular telephones onboard aircraft. However, further regulatory approvals are required before this can be offered. The FCC in 2004 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that will effectively allow the use of cell phones and wireless communications devices on aircraft equipped with new types of technology, including 'pico cell' networks and Wi-Fi networks." (From the June 22, 2006 issue of Air Transport Intelligence News. Excerpt from the news story, "New Day Dawns for Aircell's Broadband Service.") Aircell Wins Spectrum Auction "The Federal Communications Commission declared the winners on Friday, more than three weeks after it opened the auction. AC BidCo, which teamed up with Aircell Inc., agreed to pay $31.3 million for three megahertz of spectrum. That is enough capacity to offer in-flight Internet services. ... "Aircell makes equipment that provides voice and data service for aircraft passengers and crews through satellites. The equipment has been installed by the three largest fleets of time-share corporate jets, according to Aircell's Web site. ... "In-flight Internet service is available on commercial flights in Europe, but isn't offered in domestic markets. Companies participating in the auction have estimated that in-flight Internet service could be available in the U.S. starting in 2007, allowing airline passengers to use laptop computers, BlackBerry devices, and possibly to make phone calls if regulators approve." (From the June 2, 2006 issue of Wall Street Journal. Excerpt from the news story, "JetBlue, Aircell Win FCC Spectrum Auction.") |
