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Airbus A320 wing as the aircraft takes off from the airport. HBCplus

Firan Technology Group enters definitive pact to acquire FLYHT

Firan Technology Group Corp. (FTG), a Toronto-based aerospace and defense electronics product and subsystem supplier, has entered a definiti... Continue Reading

Aspire 350 hardware is pictured against a white backdrop

Press Release: Honeywell gains TSO for Aspire 350 hybrid Iridium satcom

Honeywell has received a new technical standard order (TSO) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Aspire 350 Hybrid SATCOM ... Continue Reading

Intelsat 33e GEO satellite suffers major anomaly

Intelsat 33e, a geostationary (GEO) satellite that supports Ku-band inflight connectivity and other applications, experienced an anomaly on ... Continue Reading

Accessibility is so important. In this image, an elderly lady is using a wheelchair at the airport. The DOT is among the world's safety regulators advancing protections for wheelchair users.

United teams with United Spinal to strengthen accessibility

In recent years, United Airlines has made several laudable moves to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility as well as fo... Continue Reading

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator on its fifth test flight. A sleek white tri-jet with yellow stripe is seen soaring in the sky.

Baby Boom demonstrator progresses towards supersonic flight

Are you ready for the rebirth of supersonic commercial air travel? Boom Supersonic, the US firm designing the Overture supersonic airliner, ... Continue Reading

Rendering showing aircraft flying and flight paths over Europe on an earth globe view from space at night. All the world map textures are originally from NASA EASA. Satellite comms. ATG

Viasat and SkyFive pact to support ATG roaming in Middle East, Europe

Aircraft fitted with Viasat’s hybrid S-band satellite/air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity solution in Europe could soon roam into SkyF... Continue Reading

The back of a Vistara economy class seat with safety information cards and a built-in tablet holder.

Air India plans major digital upgrade for Vistara

NEW DELHI — Air India is planning a significant digital upgrade for Vistara once it completes its merger with the full-service carrier on 12... Continue Reading

Cessna Citation Encore+ Aircraft Conversion Exterior Modifications Completed by Fargo Jet Center, with Stellar Blu Solutions Sidewinder Antenna Installation

Panasonic flight tests Sidewinder and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO

Panasonic Avionics is putting the Stellar Blu Solutions Sidewinder electronically steerable antenna (ESA) through its paces aboard a Cessna ... Continue Reading

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