Viasat to acquire Inmarsat, create comms behemoth including in IFC
Viasat has entered into a definitive agreement with Inmarsat to acquire the London-headquartered satellite operator for $7.3 billion, in a m... Continue Reading
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Intelsat sees 3Q revenue growth but reorganization costs bite
Benefitting from the continued recovery in North American airline travel, Intelsat reported higher inflight connectivity revenues during the... Continue Reading
Press Release: As US restrictions lift, BA powers JFK flight with SAF
British Airways flight BA001 became the airline’s first flight to depart for the US this morning, as the country lifted restrictions imposed... Continue Reading
Do social zones on planes still make sense?
Following Virgin Atlantic’s decision to bring The Booth to its leisure fleet of 397-seat A350-1000 twinjets in partnership with Factor... Continue Reading
Gogo Business Aviation in talks with LEO operators for global IFC
Gogo Business Aviation has entered discussions with Low Earth Orbit satellite operators about offering an integrated air-to-ground/LEO-suppo... Continue Reading
Press Release: CommAgility software selected by SmartSky for ATG
Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. announced today that SmartSky Networks has selected the CommAgility high-performance telecommunications systems... Continue Reading
![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](https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/corp-i6f1-thermalvaccumtest-Custom-300x185.jpg)
Press Release: Schedule announced for launch of first I-6 satellite
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announce that the launch ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus evolves innovation landscape with Airbus Scale
Airbus has launched Airbus Scale, a new innovation unit that brings together corporate innovation, startup engagement and company building a... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qatar Airways Cargo to replace entire ULD fleet
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first cargo carrier to adopt Safran Cabin’s new Fire Resistant Container (FRC) solution, having taken delivery of... Continue Reading
Press Release: LSG Group reports significant recovery in third quarter
The effects of the COVID 19 pandemic had a lesser impact on the LSG Group in the third quarter of 2021 compared to 2020. There were signs o... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gogo and Duncan Aviation partner on 5G STC portfolio
Duncan Aviation, the largest family owned maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider in the United States, is currently providing eng... Continue Reading
Press Release: Gatwick selects Veovo for passenger-centred future
Veovo, the technology company that is powering smart decision-making across airports, has announced that London Gatwick Airport has selected... Continue Reading
Opinion: Evacuation testing must reflect passengers taking bags
After yet another aircraft emergency evacuation with passengers bringing personal items and carry-on baggage, it is time for the aviation in... Continue Reading
Press Release: Isotropic, SES complete multi-orbit antenna field tests
Isotropic Systems, the leading developer of transformational multi-link satellite technology, and SES today announced the successful complet... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITA launches free Digital Travel Declaration solution
Today, SITA announced that to support the recovery of the travel industry, it will make its Digital Travel Declaration solution – which allo... Continue Reading