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The first of Inmarsat’s I-6 satellites, I-6F1, which carries both L-band and Ka-band payloads, so is also known as GX6A, enters thermal vacuum testing in Toulouse, France. Manufactured in the UK and assembled in France, I-6F1 undergoes this test to simulate the harsh space environment prior to launch in H2 2021. [Credit: Inmarsat/Airbus Defence and Space] H-IIA

Inmarsat readies for most ambitious tech roadmap in its history

Celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band network, Inmarsat is gearing up for the launch of four new GX payloads a... Continue Reading

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RGN Premium: Seeking clarity on IFC programs

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

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Delta picks Viasat for more than 300 narrowbodies

Longtime Gogo customer Delta Air Lines has selected Viasat’s Ka-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity for more than 300 mainline na... Continue Reading

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The new Moynihan Train Hall is expansive, and well lit, as the ceiling features a massive skylight ceiling with lots of windows

New York offers impressive PaxEx at Moynihan Train Hall

“Through [Pennsylvania Station] one entered the city like a god. Perhaps it was really too much. One scuttles in now like a rat.” The late a... Continue Reading

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The original 2018 Air Rest didn't feature three-point belts (or, here at the annual AIX show that same year, any belts). Image shows Air Rest on the show floor, covered in grey fabric

Nij crunch leads to new three-point seatbelt default

When Cathay Pacific’s new A321neo business class seat — the Collins Aerospace Air Rest recliner — recently broke cover, Runway Girl Network’... Continue Reading

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EASA issues call for tenders on cabin air quality study

For many years, airline crew members have expressed a wide variety of health concerns about contaminated air on aircraft. Now the European U... Continue Reading

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Orange, 3D statues of contemporary women in aviation, as seen through 9 March at Dallas Love Field. A starry sky is shown as a backdrop to the statues in this promotional image.

3D statues at Dallas Love Field celebrate women in aviation

A pop-up exhibit on view through 9 March 2021 at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) features 3D printed statues of contemporary women working i... Continue Reading

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Laura Karbach is pictured standing behind a row of Recaro slimline seats

Managing supply chain quality in complicated times

Achieving and maintaining high quality aircraft seat manufacturing is a complicated job, with today’s mobile, social and vocal airline passe... Continue Reading

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Turkish Technic sees wireless hardware fly on Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines’ maintenance, repair and overhaul unit Turkish Technic can add wireless entertainment and connectivity hardware to its cadr... Continue Reading