Air New Zealand explains decision not to offer connectivity on 787-9
Air New Zealand is citing a lack of full satellite coverage on routes intended for its new Boeing 787-9 as the reason why it opted not to se... Continue Reading
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NASA, Rockwell make swift progress on UAS data link waveform
Within a week of the FAA’s release of strict new clarifications on how it defines banned commercial drone operations, NASA and Rockwell Coll... Continue Reading
Malaysia issues statement as MH17 crash images emerge
Just over four months after the tragic disappearance of Malaysia Airlines MH370, another Malaysia Boeing 777-200 – carrying 295 people ̵... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Passenger Experience features in Farnborough Fun
Welcome to Episode 15 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is well-known aviation geek Isaac Alexander, who blogs as Jet City S... Continue Reading
Entertainment is subset of new connected airplane: Gogo
Smugly saying you got rid of your TV ages ago really means nothing in an era where an old-fashioned high-speed Internet connection will take... Continue Reading
Bombardier eyes new entryway for CRJ; offers Gogo Wi-Fi linefit
FARNBOROUGH: Passengers expect to use their personal electronic devices (PEDs) in-flight; they expect Wi-Fi to be accessible, and they appre... Continue Reading
House of cards won’t be accommodated by new standard
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Embraer gave great freedom to E2 cabin designer, and it shows
FARNBOROUGH: Embraer this week unveiled its E-Jets E2 cabin at the Farnborough air show, immediately impressing onlookers with a unique stag... Continue Reading
New Airbus A320 partition is more than meets the eye
FARNBOROUGH: These days, the Farnborough Air Show is perhaps best known as a venue where airframers announce major aircraft program updates,... Continue Reading
Two, three or four; it could make all the difference
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A380 delays come as galley engineering constraint is apparent
Conspicuous in its absence at the Farnborough air show this week is Qatar Airways’ first Airbus A380, the spring delivery of which was delay... Continue Reading
Boeing 777 antennas not impacted by AD to address cracking: FAA
A now well publicized FAA Airworthiness Directive that addressed cracking in the fuselage skin beneath a Boeing 777 satcom adapter has nothi... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand confirms
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Will WestJet’s widebody ambitions include business class?
Now that WestJet has officially declared its plans to operate widebody aircraft starting in late 2015, curiosity is growing over how the air... Continue Reading
ANZ provisions 787-9 for connectivity
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