Inmarsat Puts GX5 Satellite Into Service To Boost Inflight Wi-Fi

GX5
Inmarsat's GX5 is the first in the Global Xpress network designed to primarily serve aviation.
Credit: Thales Alenia Space
British satellite operator Inmarsat has puts its very-high-throughput GX5 satellite into commercial service, boosting inflight broadband capacity for its commercial and business aircraft customers in Europe and the Middle East. The GX5 is the latest addition to Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX)...
Linda Blachly

Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.

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