2022 Recap

2022 Recap

2022 Recap

December 29, 2022

As we kick off 2023, we’re excited to look back at some of our best moments for 2022. Whether working or playing, our ThinKom team was having a great time together. Here are a few highlights.

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ThinKom Solutions, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance satcom antennas for a mobile world. Based in Hawthorne, California, ThinKom engineers revolutionary, phased-array terminals capable of communicating over satellite constellations in every orbit. ThinKom’s adaptable antenna systems leverage proven, proprietary, patented VICTS technology to deliver fast, resilient, and reliable broadband to millions of users worldwide. Tailored to the aviation, military, gateway, satellite, and terrestrial mobility markets, ThinKom’s adaptable antenna solutions maximize spectral efficiency and minimize operational expenditure wherever they are put to work.

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Recent Press Releases

New High-Speed Connectivity and IFE Retrofit Solution for 50 Plus Narrow-body Airline Fleet

ThinKom, Eclipse Global Connectivity, Kontron and Display Interactive are collaborating to deliver an unparalleled inflight connectivity and entertainment solution via SES's multi-orbit satellite constellations.

ThinKom Solutions and SES Expand Collaboration to Offer Multi-orbit Service Capabilities

The service includes SES’s satellites in MEO and GEO orbits, accessed through ThinKom’s Ka-band terminals, notably the ThinAir Ka2517, to establish industry-leading performance and multi-orbit resiliency.

ThinKom and Telesat Expand Agreement for Low Earth Orbit Operations

The multi-year agreement is to certify the ThinAir® Ka2517 for the Telesat Lightspeed™ Ka-band LEO satellite network.

ThinKom Introduces ThinAir® GT, an Upgraded and Expanded Line of Aero Antennas for Special Missions

Extended antenna performance across multiple form factors and frequency bands increases flexibility for reliable, efficient communications on a range of aircraft types.

November 8, 2023

ThinKom Inks Deal for Regional Jet Antenna Production

The company secures a contract for 500 ThinAir® Ka1717 systems allowing for broad deployment of this innovative solution for regional jets.

September 12, 2023

ThinKom Secures Type Approval for Avanti Communications' HYLAS Ka-band Satellites

The company's ThinAir® Ka2517 and GT 2517 terminals open new opportunities for commercial and government aircraft connectivity and critical broadband communications including ISR.

ThinKom Launches Hybrid IFC Antenna System

Airlines have a new choice when it comes to bringing high-performance inflight internet service on board. The modular ThinAir® Plus architecture combines two separate antennas in a single installation allowing airlines or integrators full flexibility.

Kontron and ThinKom Deliver Exceptional Network Flexibility with Readily Available Ka-band SATCOM Antenna Platform

Kontron’s AF4783 dual modem MODMAN with ThinKom’s Ka2517 antenna give customers access to a network-agnostic solution.

ThinKom and KSAT Explore Radically New Approach to Satellite Ground Stations

New antenna architecture to deliver more reliable connectivity in a smaller footprint, with lower total cost of ownership for leading gateway operator.

ThinKom Delivers Multi-Orbit, Resilient Satcom Systems for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s RAPCON-X™ Program

Designed to meet the emerging ISR needs of the DoD and International partners, ThinKom's proven multi-orbit-capable, phased-array satcom technology meets the demands of SNC's RAPCON-X programs.

Air Force Research Lab Selects ThinKom for Next-gen Gateway Solution

The multi-million-dollar contract calls for the delivery of a fully integrated, modular, and scalable solution that combines multiple ThinKom VICTS phased-array antennas.

February 21, 2023

ThinKom Multi-band Antenna Terminals Selected for Critical Military Airborne Program

ThinKom secures major contract with top defense partner to deliver its patented VICTS antenna mounted below the aircraft fuselage surface.

February 8, 2023

SES, ThinKom and Hughes Enable Multi-orbit Resilient Connectivity for Critical Airborne Missions

The demonstrated high-performance solution leverages phased-array antenna and ultra-fast-roaming capabilities between satellites to support critical manned and unmanned C2/ISR government missions.

October 25, 2022

ThinKom Passes 30 Million Hours of Operational Time for Ku3030 Phased Array Satellite Antennas

The company's flagship ThinAir® Ku3030 antenna, branded as 2Ku by Intelsat, has logged more than 30 million operating hours, connecting more than 100 million passengers on more than 6 million flights.

October 4, 2022

SATCOM for U.S. DoD to be Delivered by ThinKom, Inmarsat Government

Secure, reliable high-bandwidth satellite communications for U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Battle Management System to be delivered by ThinKom, Inmarsat Government.

ThinKom and CarlisleIT to Offer New Ka-Band Satellite Antenna Solution for Regional Jets

The newest member of the ThinAir® family, the Ka1717 will provide the same IFC experience on regional jets as currently only available on larger mainline fleet aircraft.

ThinKom Wideband Phased-Array Satellite Antenna Selected for MQ-4C Triton Surrogate

Northrop Grumman has specified a ThinAir® Ka2517 phased-array satellite antenna to provide beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) connectivity for its MQ-4C Triton flying test bed for emerging capabiliies.

ThinKom Joins Space Industry Consortium Developing Interoperability Standards for Satellite and Ground Digital Networks

ThinKom joins the Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, an independent space-industry group formed to advance interoperability in satellite and ground system networks.

Related Stories

Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits™

October 30, 2024

Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits™

SES announces Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines are upgrading their fleets with with the ThinAir® Ka2517 to leverage the industry’s first open-architecture and multi-orbit global network.

APEX: Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Reshapes In-Flight Communications Landscape

October 7, 2024

APEX: Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Reshapes In-Flight Communications Landscape

APEX article featuring the who's who in the multi-orbit race, including ThinKom.

PAXEX.AERO: AJet to Offer Inflight Internet via TCI

PAXEX.AERO: AJet to Offer Inflight Internet via TCI

Excerpts from, with a link to, a PAXEX.AERO article on Turkish airline, AJet, adding IFC through integration via TCI using ThinKom's Ka2517 antenna.

Runway Girl Network: Condor Offers Intelsat 2Ku, 40+ Narrowbodies to be Fitted

Runway Girl Network: Condor Offers Intelsat 2Ku, 40+ Narrowbodies to be Fitted

Excerpts from and a link to RGN's article: "Condor Offers Intelsat 2Ku, 40+ Narrowbodies to be Fitted"

Airbus's HBCplus Satcom Solution Progresses Towards Service Entry in 2024

Airbus's HBCplus Satcom Solution Progresses Towards Service Entry in 2024

From Airbus AIX announcement: "...Airbus is on track delivering to its plan to provide airlines with more choice and flexibility."

April 2024 Runway Girl Network Article

April 2024 Runway Girl Network Article

Excerpts from and a link to RGN's article: "ThinKom on unsticking airlines with a sticky multi-orbit antenna."

Feature on Antennas and IFC for Regional Jets

Feature on Antennas and IFC for Regional Jets

In their April/May 2024 issue, LARA magazine discusses the "exciting time for inflight connectivity" for regional jets, including with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy.

An Invitation to Full Transparency

January 15, 2024

An Invitation to Full Transparency

ThinKom invites Stellar Blu to a side-by-side aerodynamics comparison to provide airlines with accurate fuel-savings and effective weight numbers to support informed decision making.

From the Ground Up, Inflight

November 28, 2023

From the Ground Up, Inflight

Below are a few excerpts from Inflight's Nov/Dec 2023 article, "From the Ground Up" in which Emma Kelly discusses the latest technological developments in IFC antennas, including in conversations with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy.

Is your ESA overweight baggage?

October 14, 2023

Is your ESA overweight baggage?

Common sense suggests that a lower profile atop the fuselage is key to minimizing the drag impact of antenna installations. So it is counterintuitive that a slightly taller radome is much more efficient than a flat-top electronically steered antenna.

AIX 2023 Recap

Highlights of the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. We welcome any opportunity to engage with airlines and the broader IFC industry, and there is no better chance than at the AIX.

Steering a New Course (IFC Antenna Developments)

December 8, 2022

Steering a New Course (IFC Antenna Developments)

Excerpts from Inflight Magazine's Nov/Dec 2022 article, "Steering a New Course" in which Emma Kelly discusses the latest developments in IFC antenna technology, including in conversations with ThinKom executives.

Constellations Podcast, Bill Milroy

December 2, 2022

Constellations Podcast, Bill Milroy

In November 2022, Bill Milroy sat down with John Gilroy, the host of Kratos Defense's Constellations Podcast. They discuss how antenna systems are adapting to fast-changing satellite technologies and escalating demand

APEX 2022 Recap

November 9, 2022

APEX 2022 Recap

Connectivity Takes on a Whole New Meaning in Person! A ThinKom, we're grateful for any opportunity to meet with customers and partners, and to display our industry-leading technology for those keen to learn more about it.

Podcast: Connected Aviation Intelligence

October 6, 2022

Podcast: Connected Aviation Intelligence

Here's a short clip from a recent podcast where our VP of Sales and Marketing, Greg Otto, dives into ThinKom's unique antenna technology and where we're headed. Catch the full 25-minute episode on Aviation Today or on Apple Podcasts.

Intelsat 2Ku, Powered by ThinKom, Selected by Air Canada

Intelsat 2Ku, Powered by ThinKom, Selected by Air Canada

Excerpts from a June 15th Intelsat press release announcing Air Canada's recent selection of their next-gen 2Ku system, powered by the ThinKom ThinAir® Ku3030.Intelsat has been selected to provide its line-fit 2Ku satellite connectivity solution on A

Safran Selects ThinKom and Astronics for Next-Gen Ka-Band IFC Terminals

Safran Selects ThinKom and Astronics for Next-Gen Ka-Band IFC Terminals

June 14, 2002 - Excerpts from a press release at Aircraft Interiors ExpositionSafran Passenger Innovations, ThinKom Solutions, Inc. (ThinKom) and Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certifications (Astronics), today announced agreements to provide nex

ThinKom and CarlisleIT Plan 2023 Flight Tests for RJ Satcom Antenna

ThinKom and CarlisleIT Plan 2023 Flight Tests for RJ Satcom Antenna

Excerpts from and a link to Runway Girl Network's June 10th article announcing our collaboration with CarlisleIT to bring high-speed inflight connectivity to regional jets.

Via Satellite: Intelsat Lands IFC Deal with Latam Airlines for Airbus Fleet

February 11, 2022

Via Satellite: Intelsat Lands IFC Deal with Latam Airlines for Airbus Fleet

Congratulations to Intelsat on its latest IFC deal, using the 2Ku system powered by ThinKom's ThinAir Ku3030. Below are a few excerpts from the February 2022 Via Satellite article announcing the deal.LATAM Airlines Group plans to bring Intelsat’s in-

December 2, 2021

Inmarsat, GDC Celebrate 737 Certification of Falcon 300 Terminal for GX Aviation

See Seth Miller's Dec. 1st post on PaxEx.Aero announcing the Inmarsat’s GX Aviation terminal receiving its FAA certification for installation on Boeing 737 aircraft. Below are a few excerpts:The Falcon 300 kit was developed in partnership with develo

Via Satellite Interviews CTO Bill Milroy at SATELLITE 2021

September 23, 2021

Via Satellite Interviews CTO Bill Milroy at SATELLITE 2021

ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy summarizes the company's latest developments at SATELLITE 2021 during an interview with event chair Jeffrey Hill.

Panasonic Avionics Launches Next-Gen Ku Antenna in Partnership with ThinKom

September 7, 2021

Panasonic Avionics Launches Next-Gen Ku Antenna in Partnership with ThinKom

Sept. 7, 2021 press release announcing our new partnership ...Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) today announced the launch of a new, next-generation Ku-band antenna, which will be developed in partnership with ThinKom Solutions, Inc

ThinKom Ka Aero Antenna to Integrate on Telesat Lightspeed LEO Network

ThinKom Ka Aero Antenna to Integrate on Telesat Lightspeed LEO Network

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's August 3rd article announcing our teaming agreement with Telesat to integrate our Ka-band aero antennas with their new LEO broadband network, Lightspeed™.

A Debriefing With Bill Milroy

In MilsatMagazine's June 2021 issue, the editor interviews our chairman and CTO where he answers a range of questions, starting with: Tell us a little more about the pilot program with General Dynamics for the U.S. Army armored brigades.

Emerging Opportunities for Phased Arrays on U.S. Warships

Emerging Opportunities for Phased Arrays on U.S. Warships

SATCOM antennas to take advantage of new LEO and MEO constellations. Our CTO William (Bill) Milroy takes a deep dive into the requirements, problems and solutions in the June 2021 issue of Satellite Mobility World.

ESA: The Endgame (Inflight Magazine)

ESA: The Endgame (Inflight Magazine)

Below are a few excerpts from Inflight Magazine's March/April 2021 article, "ESA: the endgame" in which Henry Canaday explores the future of ESAs for IFC.Though installations may have stalled, interest in broadband connectivity hasn’t waned during th

Inmarsat Positions GDC Terminal (ThinKom Ka2517) for Global GX

February 16, 2021

Inmarsat Positions GDC Terminal (ThinKom Ka2517) for Global GX

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's Feb 16th article announcing Inmarsat's positioning GDC Technics’ new IFC terminal – with ThinKom’s Ka VICTS phased-array antenna – as a global solution for GX Aviation transmissions.

October 30, 2020

Inmarsat, GDC, ThinKom Update GX Antenna, Terminal Options

Check out Seth Miller's Oct. 28th post on PaxEx.Aero announcing the next-gen terminal jointly developed for Inmarsat's GX Aviation inflight connectivity solution. A few excerpts:The next-generation terminal includes a robust flat-panel antenna develo

Inmarsat and Hughes Join Forces on High-Capacity IFC for North America

October 21, 2020

Inmarsat and Hughes Join Forces on High-Capacity IFC for North America

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's Oct 20th article announcing a new high-capacity, Ka-band IFC solution from Inmarsat and Hughes Network Systems and their selection of ThinKom's Ka-band technology.Notably, GX+ North America will uti

Intelsat to Delta: We Can Support Free Inflight Internet Model

October 1, 2020

Intelsat to Delta: We Can Support Free Inflight Internet Model

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's Sept 27th article on Intelsat's firm support of Delta's plan to offer free inflight Internet, leveraging ThinKom's Ku terminal and putting "serious wind in the sails of the global Ku IFC value propo

Why [Some] Inflight Connectivity Antennas are Playing Catch-Up

September 21, 2020

Why [Some] Inflight Connectivity Antennas are Playing Catch-Up

Below are a few excerpts from Aviation Week's Sept. 10th article, "Why Inflight Connectivity Antennas are Playing Catch-Up." Not all of us are behind, however.According to Otto , electronically scanned array antennas, though in development for decade

New 737 Ka-band IFC System Launched with GDC

New 737 Ka-band IFC System Launched with GDC

Below are a few excerpts from GDC Technics' July 15th press release, "GDC Technics & Hillwood Airways Soar to New Wireless Service Levels with Delivery of 1st Falcon 300 System on Boeing 737-700."GDC and technology collaborators ThinKom, Kontron,

Airlines Seek Guidance from Telesat on Having More Direct IFC Control

Airlines Seek Guidance from Telesat on Having More Direct IFC Control

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's June 4th article on Telesat starting to have discussions with major airlines wanting guidance on how they can have more direct control of the inflight connectivity experience.

ThinKom in Talks with Gogo over Phased-array Antenna Arrangement

ThinKom in Talks with Gogo over Phased-array Antenna Arrangement

Excerpts below are from Runway Girl Network's May 16, 2020 article, "ThinKom in talks with Gogo over phased-array antenna arrangement."

Via Satellite: ThinKom Expands Antenna Tech to Meet Growing NGSO Demand

Via Satellite: ThinKom Expands Antenna Tech to Meet Growing NGSO Demand

Below are a few excerpts from a May 2020 Via Satellite article, STOTY Winner ThinKom Expands Antenna Tech to Meet Growing NGSO Demand by Rachel Jewett, including an in-depth interview with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy:ThinKom is well-known for its perform

Flat Panel ESAs vs. ThinKom's VICTS - A Challenge in the Air

Flat Panel ESAs vs. ThinKom's VICTS - A Challenge in the Air

Read excerpts from the interview with Alan Gottlieb, editor of Satellite Mobility World, and our CTO, Bill Milroy, exploring the differences between ThinKom VICTs antennas and electronically steered arrays (ESAs).

ThinKom Sees Ka Antenna as Uniquely Positioned to Meet New WRC Rules

ThinKom Sees Ka Antenna as Uniquely Positioned to Meet New WRC Rules

Below are a few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's recent article on ThinKom's compliance with new WRC-19 and ITU rules related to interference among and between terrestrial and satellite networks.

ThinKom's First Commercial Adoption of Ka-band Antenna: SaudiGulf Airlines

December 10, 2019

ThinKom's First Commercial Adoption of Ka-band Antenna: SaudiGulf Airlines

GDC Technics and SaudiGulf Airlines (SGA) recently announced a partnership to launch next-gen IFE and Ka-band connectivity services ("Falcon 300"), powered by ThinKom phased arrays. Marking the first commercial adoption of our Ka2517 antenna, this wi

Qatar Airways Selects Gogo for Infight Connectivity

November 19, 2019

Qatar Airways Selects Gogo for Infight Connectivity

Congratulations to Gogo for being selected by Qatar Airways to install the Gogo 2Ku high-speed inflight connectivity solution -- powered by ThinKom phased arrays -- on 70 of the airline’s aircraft. A few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's announceme

Gogo Awarded Best Digital Solution at Shanghai Airline Summit

October 31, 2019

Gogo Awarded Best Digital Solution at Shanghai Airline Summit

Congratulations to Gogo for being awarded the "Best Digital Solution" at the 4th Annual Airline CIO & CDO Summit in Shanghai this past September. We're always happy to hear about the success of Gogo's 2Ku service, powered by ThinKom's phased-arra

SES, Thales, ThinKom Celebrate Milestone Flight Demo of MEO/GEO IFC

October 23, 2019

SES, Thales, ThinKom Celebrate Milestone Flight Demo of MEO/GEO IFC

A few excerpts from Runway Girl Network's article on our milestone achievement seamlessly switching between its GEO and O3b MEO satellite beams with our Ka2517 on a Gulfstream G-III business jet.

Delta Wins Best Wi-Fi in APEX Passenger Choice Awards

September 11, 2019

Delta Wins Best Wi-Fi in APEX Passenger Choice Awards

Congratulations to Delta for being chosen by passengers for the best inflight Wi-Fi and winning this prestigious APEX award. Flying with Gogo's 2Ku service, powered by ThinKom's phased-array antennas, Delta was chosen among a global field of nearly 6

ThinKom Ka Antenna Forms Core of GDC Technics’ IFC

September 9, 2019

ThinKom Ka Antenna Forms Core of GDC Technics’ IFC

Kicking off APEX 2019 in Los Angeles this week, Runway Girl Network featured GDC Technics' announcement of their new Ka-based IFC platform with ThinKom's technology at its core. A few excerpts are below:The cornerstone of the Ka offering is ThinKom’s

Teleports for LEOs: ThinKom's Innovative Antenna Solution

September 3, 2019

Teleports for LEOs: ThinKom's Innovative Antenna Solution

Alan Gottlieb, editor of Satellite Mobility World, discusses with our CTO, Bill Milroy the "promising alternative" we've developed to address upcoming challenges LEO satellite operators face when it comes to teleports.

August 22, 2019

ThinKom 'Array of Arrays' Could Spell the End for Dish Farms

See the August GetConnected article on our announcement launching an all-new approach to satellite gateways and teleports. Here are a few excerpts:Described as an “array of arrays”, the ThinKom solution could provide a better performing alternative t

August 20, 2019

ThinKom Looks to Replace Dish Farms

Below are a few excerpts from a recent ViaSatellite article, ThinKom Looks to Replace Dish Farms (8/15/19), and Q&A with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy:ThinKom is offering a way for people to replace big, expensive dish farms. The company recently revea

Does the Connected Aircraft Need Electronically Steerable Antennas?

Does the Connected Aircraft Need Electronically Steerable Antennas?

On the “Satellite Tech Focus” panel at the 2019 Global Connected Aircraft Summit in San Diego, ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy and other panelists discuss if it’s absolutely necessary to use electronically steerable antennas for inflight connectivity.

SatMagazine Conversation with CTO Bill Milroy: Latest Trends in Phased Arrays

SatMagazine Conversation with CTO Bill Milroy: Latest Trends in Phased Arrays

For their June edition, SatMagazine had a conversation with our CTO Bill Milroy to discuss the latest trends and developments in phased-array antennas.

Why Airlines are Speaking Directly to Hardware IFC Suppliers

Why Airlines are Speaking Directly to Hardware IFC Suppliers

Our CTO Bill Milroy is featured in a recent Runway Girl Network article that explores how "airlines are educating themselves about inflight connectivity hardware and not solely relying on service providers and integrators for that education." A few

Satellite Mobility World Interview with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy

Satellite Mobility World Interview with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy

Alan Gottlieb, managing director or Satellite Mobility World recently sat down with ThinKom CTO Bill Milroy. In the interview, "ThinKom's Surprising Mechanically Steered Phased Array," they explore ThinKom's current technical advantages and plans.

Gogo Reaches Approximately 1,300 Aircraft Installed with Satellite IFC

January 22, 2019

Gogo Reaches Approximately 1,300 Aircraft Installed with Satellite IFC

Powered by the ThinAir Ku3030, Gogo surpassed 1,000 aircraft online in 2018.Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, announced the installation of 477 net aircraft with satell

ThinKom Eyes Near-Term Commercial Airline Launch of Ka-Band Antenna

November 10, 2018

ThinKom Eyes Near-Term Commercial Airline Launch of Ka-Band Antenna

From a recent Runway Girl Network article, "ThinKom eyes near-term commercial airline launch of Ka-band antenna," a few excerpts:ThinKom has opted to offer its Ka2517-branded Ka-band antenna to the market inclusive of the radome, and it believes the

Antenna Builder Makes Push for Constellation Market

October 17, 2018

Antenna Builder Makes Push for Constellation Market

An excerpt from a recent SpaceNews article, "Antenna builder ThinKom makes push for constellation market,":ThinKom’s recent collaborations with satellite operators Telesat and SES have the antenna builder jockeying to compete with Viasat, Isotropic S

OneWeb Compatibility a Very Easy Upgrade for 2Ku

OneWeb Compatibility a Very Easy Upgrade for 2Ku

Excerpted from an Aviation Week article titled, 'OneWeb Looks To Disrupt Inflight Connectivity Market With LEO Network', Greg Wyler discusses the benefits of his LEO constellation:OneWeb’s under-development constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) comm

ThinKom Hosts ARINC 791/792 Subcommittee Meeting

December 22, 2017

ThinKom Hosts ARINC 791/792 Subcommittee Meeting

ThinKom hosted this quarter's ARINC 791/792 subcommittee meeting for the first time and we had a blast. So glad everyone had a chance to tour the facility and engage in very productive discussions.

Remote Broadcast for World Solar Challenge

December 6, 2017

Remote Broadcast for World Solar Challenge

In partnership with Hills, STEP Electronics, and Optus in Australia, the ThinSat 300 was used to provide a remote broadcast solution for the World Solar Challenge. The race took place along an epic 3000 km journey from Darwin to Adelaide, through the

Cathay Pacific Selects Gogo for Inflight Connectivity

November 16, 2017

Cathay Pacific Selects Gogo for Inflight Connectivity

Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, announced today that it has been selected by the Cathay Pacific Group to install Gogo's 2Ku inflight connectivity solution on its wide-body fleet. This wi

LATAM Brazil Picks Gogo 2Ku for Connectivity

October 27, 2017

LATAM Brazil Picks Gogo 2Ku for Connectivity

LATAM Airlines is the latest carrier to adopt the #fastestinflight technology, announcing that it will fit 100 of its Brazil-based A320 aircraft with Gogo’s 2Ku solution.

Installations of 2Ku Hits Industry Record Rate

October 6, 2017

Installations of 2Ku Hits Industry Record Rate

Gogo set yet another industry record by completing "110 installations of its industry leading 2Ku inflight connectivity solution in the third quarter of 2017. The company had a total of 340 2Ku installed aircraft as of Sept. 30, 2017 ... Gogo will ha

Alaska Airlines Selects Gogo’s 2Ku for Entire Fleet

August 22, 2017

Alaska Airlines Selects Gogo’s 2Ku for Entire Fleet

Alaska Airlines selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet.

Virgin Australia Selects Gogo 2Ku (Updated)

August 10, 2017

Virgin Australia Selects Gogo 2Ku (Updated)

Original March 30, 2017 AnnouncementVirgin Australia is joining the 2Ku revolution to provide the fastest in-flight connectivity in the skies with Gogo. Welcome to the family! By using Australia’s largest satellite provider Optus Satellite for domest

Antennas of the Future

Antennas of the Future

Our CTO, Bill Milroy, is quoted in the Global Connected Aircraft Summit article on how antennas are evolving.“We’ve seen the expectations of the airlines and their customers steadily evolve from general satisfaction with the ‘older’ lower data rate ‘

First 2Ku for Business Aviation in Europe

First 2Ku for Business Aviation in Europe

Gogo has obtained their first 2Ku customer for business aviation with K5-Aviation in Europe. The EASA STC, which is available for Airbus ACJs, allows a broad base of installations.“This is a great day for K5-Aviation because it brings Gogo’s newest t

Gogo 2Ku Connectivity Exceeds 100 Mbps

The articles are flooding in from Gogo's 100 Mbps media flight, showcasing the latest update to their 2Ku IFEC system! During one of two demonstration flights out of Newark International airport in the U.S, 53 devices were used on the plane, accounti

Paradigm's Swarm45 Ka-Band Terminal Gets Telenor's Blessing

February 9, 2017

Paradigm's Swarm45 Ka-Band Terminal Gets Telenor's Blessing

Paradigm's Swarm45 Ka-band terminal receives approval from Telenor Satellite. The terminal uses ThinKom’s unique flat-plate antenna, can be ‘carried on’ as luggage and can be rapidly deployed in less than five minutes.

February 7, 2017

Real-World Tests of Gogo 2Ku on Delta Air Lines Impress

A couple third-party, real-world tests of the Gogo's 2Ku IFEC system (enabled by our ThinAir Ku3030) showing impressive data rates and connectivity have been flowing in.Both Jason Rabinowitz and Seth Miller, RGN contributing editors, took flights on

November 30, 2016

Gogo Completing One Install Per Day

Gogo's install rate continues to ramp up!A recent article on Runway Girl Network states:"Pacing to reach its stated goal of equipping up to 100 aircraft with 2Ku inflight connectivity by the end of the year, Gogo feels confident about the robustness

GOL First Flight - 2Ku Now on Over 15 Planes on 4 Different Airlines

October 5, 2016

GOL First Flight - 2Ku Now on Over 15 Planes on 4 Different Airlines

Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes, Brazil’s largest air transportation group, has become the first airline in South America to offer in-flight internet on board. Using Gogo's (ThinAir Falcon-Ku3030 based) 2Ku, the service will be free for six

Gogo Wins Air France-KLM Connectivity Deal

September 30, 2016

Gogo Wins Air France-KLM Connectivity Deal

Gogo continues to rack up wins with its 2Ku technology, enabled by ThinKom's ThinAir Falcon-Ku3030, this time its 124 long-haul aircraft with Air France-KLM.The breakdown is as follows: "A total of 68 Air France Boeing 777s and 15 Airbus A330s, as we

ThinKom Enters Yacht Market

September 26, 2016

ThinKom Enters Yacht Market

ThinKom is offering its ultra-low-profile mechanical phased arrays for the yacht and superyacht market. In full-rate production for the airborne in-flight entertainment and connectivity market, bringing the same capability to the seas is a simple ada

August 16, 2016

Gogo Granted Regulatory Approval for Service over China

CHICAGO, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), the global leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, announced today that it has received regulatory approval from the various

2Ku Installation on GOL Aircraft

2Ku Installation on GOL Aircraft

Check out the latest video of Gogo's 2Ku, enabled by ThinKom's ThinAir Ku3030, being installed on a GOL 737-800 in Brazil!Get Connected mentions that "The clip shows the company installing the cabin wireless access points, the Gogo 2Ku antenna on top

10 Ways Gogo's 2Ku is Going to Change In-Flight Internet

Gogo recently posted an article on their website enumerating the ten ways that their 2Ku, using ThinKom's ThinAir® Falcon-Ku3030, is bringing revolutionary best-in-class in-flight internet speeds to aircraft across the globe. Our SATCOM antenna, bas

Delta Air Lines' Wi-Fi Getting Major Upgrade This Summer

Spotted in this month's edition of Delta's SKY Magazine is ThinKom's ThinAir® Ku3030 being installed on a Delta Airlines B737 aircraft.In addition to the service through Gogo being dubbed the "fasted inflight connectivity available," the article also

Free Netflix Streaming on Aeromexico with Gogo 2Ku

Aeromexico and Netflix have teamed up to provide free streaming of the best programming available in the skies starting on June 17th and through October 17th 2016.

IAG Adds Gogo 2Ku to 137 Aircraft

Gogo announced today that it will partner with British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) to "install Gogo’s 2Ku system on 118 British Airways aircraft, four Aer Lingus Boeing 757, and up to 15 Iberia long-haul aircraft, for a

Delta Air Lines Commits 2Ku to Additional 350 Aircraft

As revealed on Street Insider, "Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) will continue fueling customers with the fastest connectivity experience in the sky by increasing its commitment to 2Ku, Gogo's (Nasdaq: GOGO) industry-leading in-flight Wi-Fi technology, by

Gogo 2Ku Now Live on Aeromexico

Gogo 2Ku Now Live on Aeromexico

Gogo, the global leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, announced today that its industry leading global connectivity technology--2Ku--is now live on Aeromexico.

Gogo 2Ku Tested Over London

Gogo 2Ku Tested Over London

ThinKom gets a nod in a recent article published in Get Connected detailing the successes of several journalists’ flight on Gogo’s “Jimmy Ray” B737 over London.

Gogo Expands Partnership with Air Canada

Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO), the global leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless in-flight entertainment to the aviation industry, announced today that it has expanded its connectivity partnership with Air Canada to include its

Gogo's First Airline Deal in China!

Gogo just announced the largest announced in-flight connectivity airline deal in China to date. They signed a term sheet with Beijing based Shareco Technologies to install its 2Ku in-flight connectivity technology on 50 commercial aircraft for Sharec

Gogo Claims Its 2Ku System Is The Best Airline Solution

Gogo Claims Its 2Ku System Is The Best Airline Solution

Gogo President and CEO Michael Small spoke at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Monday 29th February 2016 providing Aeromexico and Virgin Atlantic 2Ku STC updates, their upcoming 400 Mbps

February 26, 2016

Gogo on Global Aircraft Connectivity

Gogo's Michael Small discussing various topics including global aircraft connectivity, open architecture, the falling cost of bandwidth, the American airlines dispute, security/privacy, growth, competition, and--of course--the 2Ku!Gogo CEO: Global ai

February 19, 2016

ThinKom Looks to Grow its Antenna Tech Across the Aviation Market

ThinKom's very own Bill Milroy was interviewed by Via Satellite, discussing the applicability of our VICTS technology across the aviation market and beyond. Here is a snippet:"The demand and adoption of antenna technology for In-Flight Connectivity (

ThinSat 300 Featured At Broadcast Innovation Day

December 7, 2015

ThinSat 300 Featured At Broadcast Innovation Day

November 30, 2015

Antenna Maker ThinKom Eyes Commercial Ka Connectivity Space

A recent article has been published on the Runway Girl Network, discussing ThinKom's Ku-band antenna successes and current Ka-band work. Read the full article here.

November 17, 2015

Gogo Unveils its Game Changing 2Ku In-flight Connectivity Technology

Gogo unveiled its next-generation satellite technology today during a series of flights on its Boeing 737 aircraft. 2Ku is capable of matching or exceeding the bandwidth of any other system currently offered.

Gogo 2Ku Inflight Wi-Fi Brings Broadband Speeds to the Skies

November 13, 2015

Gogo 2Ku Inflight Wi-Fi Brings Broadband Speeds to the Skies

Video from article originally published on Android Central.

November 12, 2015

Flight Testing the Next Generation of Gogo In-Flight Wi-Fi

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October 29, 2015

2Ku Streaming Video to 40+ Devices in Flight

The video below shows Gogo putting their 2Ku to the test, streaming video simultaneously to over 40 devices via ThinKom's ThinAir Ku3030 SATCOM antenna system. Welcome to the future of in-flight connectivity!Originally posted on Gogo's Concourse webs

October 22, 2015

Gogo CEO Michael Small on CNBC

Gogo CEO Michael Small, spoke to CNBC's Simon Hobbs at The Skift Global Forum, discussing the dramatic IFEC speed improvements through the 2Ku, the completely connected aircraft, and universal availability of its service.

August 26, 2015

Updated Installation of ThinAir Falcon-Ku3030 on Gogo's 737

The receive-only GTO installation video initially released by Gogo has been updated to now include ThinKom's transmit antenna, forming a full 2Ku system, which has just been granted an STC by the FAA. Check out the gorgeous low-profile VICTS antennas

ThinAir Ku3030 Installed on Gogo's 737

Newly released video of ThinKom's ThinAir Ku3030 being installed onto Gogo's 737-500 flying test lab, tail number N321GG, code named "Jimmy Ray." It shows the steps involved to install Gogo's next-generation GTO (and soon-to-be 2Ku) service for in-fl

Join Us At Satellite 2015!

Join Us At Satellite 2015!

We will be displaying our latest and greatest antenna hardware at Satellite 2015 in Washington, D.C from Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19.

January 30, 2015

We've Moved!

We are pleased to announce the relocation of our headquarters to a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and design center in Hawthorne CA, effective January 30, 2015. Our new address is: 4881 West 145th Street Hawthorne, CA 90250

Gogo Unveils ThinKom's Revolutionary ThinAir Ku3030

Gogo revealed its next-generation global in-flight internet technology, 2Ku utilizing ThinKom's ThinAir Ku3030, with a press conference at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg on April 8, 2014.