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Factory-Fitted Future: How Line-Fit Connectivity Is Rewriting IFC Competition

Author: Aircraft Value News
March 23, 2026

In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) has moved from aftermarket upgrade to factory-installed feature. Airframers now embed antennas, radomes, wiring provisions, and server space during production.

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