These wildlife species pose the greatest threat to planes: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have updated the protocol for reviewing wildlife hazards at US airports, including a ranking... Continue Reading
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Polar positioning could take a number of flavors as Viasat eyes MEO
Depending on where you sit in the conversation – or indeed where your satellites sit in orbit – providing inflight connectivity over p... Continue Reading
Are extreme fires the new normal in fire country?
Almost every summer since 1992 my wife and I have driven up Interstate 5 from Los Angeles to Grants Pass, Oregon to visit her family. It’s u... Continue Reading
Viasat will continue to challenge EAN despite recent Inmarsat win
A recent win for Inmarsat in the ongoing dispute over the European Aviation Network (EAN) will not dissuade Viasat from challenging the Inma... Continue Reading
Kid-Friendly Design: Improving Junior PaxEx
Flying is stressful and uncomfortable for everyone. Children are just more honest. When they are uncomfortable they voice their distress, wh... Continue Reading
Boeing hedges on NMA/797 PaxEx
Boeing continues the process of firming up its next-generation middle-market aircraft, which it has been calling the NMA, an acronym where t... Continue Reading
IFC cost benefit analysis changes when emissions, ops factored
For years, passengers in the United States have come to expect that the lion’s share of their domestic flights will offer inflight con... Continue Reading
Iridium seeks European opportunity to trial NEXT service for ATM
Iridium is eager to get involved in the European Space Agency’s efforts to relieve pressure on congested VHF radio links in Europe, telling ... Continue Reading
Beyond 2020: Future-proofing with universal design
Applying Universal Design to passenger experience accommodates the needs of all travelers and future-proofs the journey. The world is getti... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
Growth ahead and innovation in cabin crew simulator market
Marc Van den Broucque, Managing Director at cabin crew training simulator designer and manufacturer Spatial sees growing demand in markets a... Continue Reading
Gogo pursuing multiple avenues to remedy 2Ku antenna moisture issues
Eager to put 2Ku reliability issues behind it, Gogo has been actively working with its airline partners to ensure they do not encounter the ... Continue Reading
Dishing on Eco-friendly, delectable design
We have seen some absolutely delectable tableware in the skies, and new Eco-friendly options are icing on the cake, but what if airline tabl... Continue Reading
Indian parliamentarian pushes for more Women in Aviation
Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur, one of the seven hilly and remote Northeast states in India bordering Myanmar, is working to attract mo... Continue Reading
Seamless Air Alliance seeks to avoid silos as standards work begins
Since coming on the scene in February of this year, the Seamless Air Alliance has enjoyed a remarkable trajectory. Its founding members – Ai... Continue Reading
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