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Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet on approach.

Viasat’s Claudio D’Amico talks JetXP boost for Jet ConneX

Viasat has unveiled major performance improvements — including uncapped speeds, expanded capacity and increased network prioritization — for... Continue Reading

The wheelchair is restrained by a common standard system

FAA to define safety criteria for wheelchairs in the cabin

US FAA officials are working to define the criteria necessary to allow someone to remain in their personal wheelchair during flight using a ... Continue Reading

A380 parked. Global Airlines plans to fly the type from London to New York and Los Angeles. EFW in Dresden is doing heavy maintenance on Global's first superjumbo.

Global Airlines A380 gets overhaul as EFW ramps up MRO for the type

As the Airbus A380 sees fresh wind beneath its wings in commercial aviation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture between ST Engin... Continue Reading

Seatback IFE on Delta 737-900; the carrier is focused on bringing accessible IFE to all passengers.

When will the U.S. enact negotiated rulemaking for accessible IFE?

Several airlines including Delta are leading the charge to bring accessible IFE to passengers — of their own volition. Outside of industry&#... Continue Reading

United Airlines airplanes — one taxiing and one preparing to board at Pittsburgh International Airport. United Airlines is a major international airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittsburgh International to expand solar farm, eyes hydrogen hub

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cas... Continue Reading

Airline point of sale device shows the passenger's credit card has been declined. The real-time authentication is supported by the AirFi LEO system.

AirFi LEO breaks cover on Atlantic Airways A320

AirFi LEO, the Iridium Certus 100-powered connectivity solution from AirFi, has broken cover on an Atlantic Airways Airbus A320, with a post... Continue Reading

Conceptual image of earth with circles around it to connote multi-orbit

Intelsat keen on multi-beam capabilities of Greenerwave ESA terminal

Intelsat’s decision to invest in electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminal specialist Greenerwave — as announced last month in a joint... Continue Reading

Gogo Chairman and CEO Oakleigh Thorne (left) and Satcom Direct President Chris Moore signing the agreement for Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct.

Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct, offer integrated LEO-GEO IFC

Gogo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct (SD), a significant and highly respected player in the world of b... Continue Reading

Press Release: EC and EASA issue CZIBs for Israel and Lebanon airspace

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and its... Continue Reading

Rendering of hydrogen-electric powered turboprop over a body of water with a cityscape in the background. The aircraft says ZeroAvia on the fuselage.

ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov reveals plan for possible IPO in 2026

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov. This intervi... Continue Reading

RGN Premium: Air France goes fleet-wide with Starlink

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Air France to offer SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across fleet

Air France has become the latest airline to turn to SpaceX for its Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered Starlink inflight connect... Continue Reading

SAS A330 in Arlanda, Sweden. A wingtip is seen as the sun sets

IATA’s Walsh hopeful of wider change as Sweden scraps av-tax

CORAL GABLES — International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh is cautiously optimistic that Sweden’s decision to abol... Continue Reading

Front view of Thompson VantageNOVA centre pairs with eye-catching CMF

Thompson unveils impressive VantageNOVA business class herringbone

Thompson Aero Seating’s latest product, the herringbone VantageNOVA member of its wider Vantage premium seat family, is breaking cover today... Continue Reading

aircraft, pilots, crew, istock, generic, Night Flight A320 with Pilots Left Corner View

SCHROTH reveals secondary cockpit barrier for A320, A330 and A350

Passengers flying in the United States are accustomed to seeing cabin crew members use trolleys to block the entrance to the forward galley ... Continue Reading