Apex Tech
The Latest in IFC - Is LEO Going to Eat Everyone's Lunch?
Panel Time: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM PACIFIC TIME
Location: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
6101 W Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
United States
This panel will examine the rapid advances in Low Earth Orbit satellite connectivity, spotlighting real-world airline deployments that redefine inflight internet performance. Leaders will explore how emerging LEO solutions, alongside established GEO and MEO providers, are transforming passenger experience, operational efficiency and competitive positioning across diverse fleets. Discussion will address whether LEO’s speed, reliability and scalability position it to surpass or integrate with traditional geostationary, medium Earth orbit and hybrid IFC models in commercial aviation.
Moderated by: Mary Kirby – Runway Girl Network, Founder, Editor and Publisher
Invited Panelists:
- Dave Bijur – Amazon Project Kuiper, Commercial Aviation Lead - Americas
- Don Buchman – Viasat, SVP & GM, Global Commercial Aviation
- Mike DeMarco – SES, President, Aero Vertical
- Philippe Schleret – Telesat, Vice President, Aviation
- Nick Seitz – SpaceX Starlink, Global Head of Aviation