Skyband develops LEO-powered PNT unit to validate GPS on aircraft
Skyband Systems, a Kirkland, Washington-based start-up founded by former Starlink Aviation engineers and executives, has developed a nimble ... Continue Reading
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Boeing presents artfully analog answer to inflight voice call question
Inflight VoIP and video conference calls have long been technically feasible. Cast your minds back to December 2013, when aviation journalis... Continue Reading
How Anuvu is using AI to make the world’s content fly
Historically, inflight entertainment content processing has been notoriously slow, with new-run movie titles landing on board aircraft somet... Continue Reading
Lufthansa installs Starlink on A320neo for August 19 debut
Lufthansa Group has started fitting its fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-supported inflight connec... Continue Reading
ABC obtains key EASA approval for Lioni production facility
Aircraft interior modification specialist ABC International has officially obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Production ... Continue Reading
Air Canada delivers virtually flawless Wi-Fi experience on E175
When Star Alliance member Air Canada in May 2025 started offering free, Bell-sponsored inflight Wi-Fi to Aeroplan loyalty members, including... Continue Reading
Press Release: Telesat secures $2.3B Arctic military deal for Lightspeed
Telesat LEO ULC, a subsidiary of Telesat Corporation, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced th... Continue Reading
Hughes files for Chapter 11, reorients focus on enterprise, government
EchoStar unit Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation and 11 affiliates, including its subsidiary satcom provider Hughes Network Systems, have ... Continue Reading
Two Emirati women set the pace as Captains at Emirates
In an era when the aviation sector is focused on becoming more inclusive and diverse, Captain Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Captain Bakhita Al Mh... Continue Reading
LATAM taps SES for multi-orbit IFC on 60 Airbus and Embraer jets
South America’s preeminent inflight connectivity provider, SES, continues to vacuum up key business in the region, with longtime custo... Continue Reading
RECARO Aircraft Seating makes recycled PVC cable standard
RECARO Aircraft Seating’s vision for bringing more sustainable features to aircraft seats has become a reality. Having successfully ce... Continue Reading
Comfort makes a comeback as Porter Airlines refits Q400 turboprops
Porter Airlines has become the latest carrier to place a fresh focus on the comfort of its economy class passengers, revealing today that it... Continue Reading
FAA proposes AD to address incorrect seat installs on 737 MAXs
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for select Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 9 and hig... Continue Reading
Bluebox ‘unboxes the blue’ to drive ROI for connected jets
As next-gen inflight connectivity adoption accelerates, it might seem as if there is a diminished need for airline-branded digital portals t... Continue Reading
IATA Board appoints WEF executive Saadia Zahidi as Director General
The International Air Transport Association’s Board of Directors has named longtime World Economic Forum executive Saadia Zahidi as Director... Continue Reading