Sim breakthrough could spark aerial firefighter training revolution
A team at the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering has developed complex simulation software which, for the first time, ... Continue Reading
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Middle East conflict is wild card for aerospace supply chain: report
Although financial and personnel pressures have eased slightly, global aerospace supply chains “still face major challenges,” as... Continue Reading
Press Release: Helios Horizon makes history with solid-state batteries
Helios Horizon made aviation history Friday with the first flight of a human-piloted electric airplane powered by solid-state batteries, whi... Continue Reading
Viasat sees runway for EAN in EC’s 2 GHz MSS decision
As Europe doubles down on its technological sovereignty, security, and defence, the European Commission has adopted a proposed regulation co... Continue Reading
Hughes stays flexible with ESA, double-ESA and hybrid ESA-VICTS IFC
Building electronically steerable antennas in Germantown, Maryland for the aviation market, and supporting inflight connectivity via ESA, do... Continue Reading
Press Release: RAA CEO testifies on vital air service for rural America
Regional Airline Association President & CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at today’s House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to st... Continue Reading
Boasting a new production plant ABC details growth opportunities
After largely insulating itself from the brunt of aviation’s supply chain crunch with a new production facility in the Italian town of... Continue Reading
Viva taps SES multi-orbit IFC for 100 Airbus narrowbodies
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Viva has selected SES’s multi-orbit, electronically steerable antenna (ESA)-based inflight connectivity solut... Continue Reading
Press Release: Thompson showcases VantageXL for Discover at Red Cabin
Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) is today showcasing its customised VantageXL seat for Discover Airlines’ A330s for the very first time at the Re... Continue Reading
BBC Studios, Panasonic could offer IFE over-the-top via BBC Player
Working with select streaming platform sponsors, some airlines today offer cleverly curated stored content channels via their seatback infli... Continue Reading
Advancing multi-band ESA development Kymeta eyes aero
Having tapped Japan Display Inc (JDI) early this year to develop the multi-band metasurface aperture for its next-generation Ku/Ka-band mult... Continue Reading
Airbus enters development phase for ultra-luxe First Class Experience
As interest in premium travel continues to surge following the COVID pandemic, and airlines seek to set new standards in luxury with their h... Continue Reading
American pivots to Starlink for 500-plus Airbus narrowbodies
Gravitating towards low-latency non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satcom since its 2023 decision to bring multi-orbit inflight connec... Continue Reading
Press Release: Saudia becomes first MEA operator of Airbus A321XLR
Saudia, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of its first A321XLR, marking a significant milestone a... Continue Reading
Now critical IFC needs resiliency, security: Eutelsat’s Bisgaard
Just as digitalization and connectivity have modernized the maritime sector, driving operational efficiencies and environmental benefits, Ev... Continue Reading