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A graphic rendering of a ThinKom antenna atop a fuselage, transmitting via Lightspeed satellites.

Press Release: ThinKom and Telesat expand agreement for LEO operations

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and ThinKom Solutions, Inc., a leading designer and manufacture... Continue Reading

Press Release: Hillsboro Aviation becomes SmartSky install partner

SmartSky Networks, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Hillsboro ... Continue Reading

Press Release: Embraer’s E2 cleared for ETOPS-120 operations

Embraer has secured 120 minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 from the Brazil’s Civil Aviation... Continue Reading

Aerial view rendering of the new Korean Air engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, Yeongjong Island near Incheon International Airport, South Korea.

Press Release: Korean Air to open new engine maintenance cluster

Korean Air has started construction of an aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport, which is slated ... Continue Reading

A lineup of male executives standing together for a photo during the signing of the MoU between flynas and SkyFiveAG

Press Release: flynas inks partnership with stc Group and SkyFive Arabia

flynas, stc Group, and SkyFive Arabia have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to provide a cutting-edge high-speed Air to G... Continue Reading

A rendering of Terran Orbital SmallSat GEO satellite in orbit.

Press Release: Terran Orbital unveils next-gen SmallSat GEO solution

Terran Orbital Corporation, a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced t... Continue Reading

Wingtip of the United Airlines aircraft as the sun sets.

United versus Spirit on a New York-Chicago hot dog run

The average passenger wouldn’t say there is much in common between United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. But when my annual “go to Chicago an... Continue Reading

Two passengers, one seated in the window seat and the other in the aisle seat are looking at each other and smiling, enjoying the middle-seat free configuration. Image: Frontier

Frontier tries UpFront Plus seat-only Eurobiz model

Remember when Frontier proposed — then U-turned on — a $39 blocked middle seat charge for social distancing back in 2020? The airline is flo... Continue Reading

A blue 'Welcome To' sign adhered to the Hamburg Messe entrance. Welcoming all AIX/PEC guests.

Press Release: Passenger Experience Conference lands at Messe in May

The organisers of Passenger Experience Conference (PEC), the expertly curated one-day event driving the evolution of onboard, will return to... Continue Reading

Business aircraft are parked at the Jet Access facility for SmartSky installation. The sun is setting.

Press Release: Jet Access joins SmartSky Installation Network

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Jet Access as a new... Continue Reading

Stephanie Gehman, mom and soon to be pilot is in-flight on a blue sky day.

Mom, you should fly too: Stephanie Gehman on her pilot journey

If you had asked me five years ago if I had thought I would be flight training at any point in my life, my answer would likely have been a h... Continue Reading

A graphic of the earth surrounded by satellites that are creating a blanket of connectivity. Aireon

Press Release: Aireon to develop space-based VHF comms

Aireon, the leader in space-based air traffic management data products and services, is setting the stage to lead the next big evolution in ... Continue Reading

CityAirbus NextGen at night. Blue lights illuminate a futuristic looking aircraft.

Press Release: CityAirbus NextGen makes its debut

Airbus has presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne... Continue Reading

Bamboo cutlery and a meal served with no single-use plastic on LATAM

Press Release: LATAM eliminates 96% of single-use plastic in ops

The LATAM group ended 2023 with significant progress in eliminating single-use plastic throughout its operation, reducing more than 1,700 to... Continue Reading

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