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Software-defined aero modem in the spotlight as Intelsat mulls MEO

Should Intelsat press forward with launching a medium Earth orbit (MEO) constellation, the satellite operator and aero ISP absolutely intend... Continue Reading

Japan Airlines reveals stunning A350-1000 interiors but delays launch

Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled stunning new interiors for its new 239-passenger Airbus A350-1000 twinjets, including new first, business ... Continue Reading

A Cessna business jet. SmartSky is focusing on business aviation instead of commercial airlines.

SmartSky focuses on BizAv; consigns commercial to niche play

SmartSky Networks has opted not to actively pursue traditional cabin connectivity deals with airlines, saying the business proposition in co... Continue Reading

Airspace cabin display at the AIX 2023 show in Hamburg. Blue LED lights accent the large overhead bins while purple LED lights highlight the grey seats.

Airbus sounds the death knell for pivot bins on its single-aisle jets

When Airbus started developing its new Airspace cabin for the A320 several years ago, it famously selected a larger flip-up bin rather than ... Continue Reading

An image from the FlightPath3D AI inflight companion, showing push notifications with destination information layered over the moving map.

FlightPath3D seeks to revolutionize PaxEx with AI companion

Fresh from winning an APEX/IFSA Innovation Award in Long Beach, California, aviation moving map specialist FlightPath3D plans to “revo... Continue Reading

RGN Premium: When John Wade’s words hit home…literally

Welcome to RGN Premium content. This page is only available to active members. Already a member? LOGIN HERE Interested in becoming a member?... Continue Reading

Air Malta A320neo is parked at the gate with a predominantly red and white livery.

Air Malta: small and unremarkable but fairly solid

Malta, the Mediterranean island nation, holds an interesting place in the world of European aviation. A member of the European Union and Sch... Continue Reading

WHILL autonomous wheelchair being demoed at the Future Travel Experience Expo in Long Beach

WHILL autonomous wheelchairs ready to roll at major US hub

According to the International Air Transport Association, an estimated one in three travelers will need some form of assistance by the year ... Continue Reading

Anuvu Constellation microGEO chart and graphic

Launch of Anuvu’s MicroGEO satellites slips to late 2023

Anuvu’s plan for launching its first two MicroGEO satellites has moved to the right, with the inflight entertainment and connectivity provid... Continue Reading

Flexjet to replace Viasat GEO inflight connectivity with SpaceX LEO

Fractional ownership powerhouse Flexjet plans to replace the Viasat GEO satellite-based inflight connectivity hardware found on select aircr... Continue Reading

Rendering of an Airbus aircraft with satellites overhead to connote the LEO, MEO and GEO multi-orbit offering coming from Airbus.

Airbus adds Intelsat and Panasonic as MSPs for HBCplus

After inking memorandums of understanding with Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics Corporation earlier this year, Airbus has firmed up agreement... Continue Reading

Cathay Aria Business class seat is pictured against a dark backdrop.

Cathay’s Aria business seat tease spurs big interest

During last year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Collins Aerospace published a rather cryptic post on LinkedIn, announcing an expansio... Continue Reading

WiFi symbol on the side of an aircraft as a passenger boards. SkyFive conducted a test of European airlines' IFC

SkyFive test campaign studies differences in European IFC

To drive wider adoption of inflight connectivity among passengers in Europe, airlines need to look at all aspects of the experience instead ... Continue Reading

Inside Flexjet global operations. Multiple desks in a large open area. Each desk has multiple monitors and the walls of the facility is filled with a 176ft wide by 19ft high LED screen.

Flexjet goes futuristic with stunning new global headquarters

Where can you find the largest seamless LED screen in the United States? According to Flexjet, its new headquarters near Cleveland now house... Continue Reading

A Southwest 737 MAX parked and ready to board. The aircraft is in Southwest's signature dark blue, yellow and red livery. The IFC antenna hump is in view, installed atop the fuselage. A Spirit A320 can be seen in the background. Anuvu

Anuvu touts MRO benefits of its inflight connectivity install design

As the aviation industry continues to move towards standards-based approaches for inflight connectivity equipage, Anuvu is making an interes... Continue Reading