The First Amazon Kuiper Domino Falls in the IFC Market With JetBlue Deal
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VIA SATELLITE - JetBlue, long seen as one of the main in-flight connectivity (IFC) innovators, is the first major airline to sign up with Amazon’s Project Kuiper for IFC. JetBlue will start to introduce Project Kuiper’s technology on a portion of its fleet in 2027. This planned rollout would mark the next evolution of its Fly-Fi service and in-flight connectivity, with the aim of keeping customers connected from gate to gate for free. The two companies announced the contract, Sept. 4.
JetBlue will install Project Kuiper technology on aircraft currently flying JetBlue’s original Fly-Fi technology, which it said will enhance the customer experience with next-gen satellite connectivity with faster speeds and lower latency.
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