Ookla speedtest proves less than perfect inflight Internet measure
In the wake of Gogo’s media flights on its Boeing 737-500 testbed (the “Jimmy Ray”) to test its 2Ku system — which CEO Michael Small quipped... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: aviation
India chapter of Women in Aviation launches in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: In 1998 India released a stamp to celebrate woman in aviation, an important recognition for this ofttimes invisible force. Today,... Continue Reading
Considering BA’s options when removing 777-200ER first class
British Airways is planning to drop first class from a portion of its 777 fleet. A BA presentation (PDF, p.86) notes that the conversion fr... Continue Reading
Finnair CEO reveals connectivity plan for Airbus A330s
In yet another example of how Panasonic Avionics continues to win inflight connectivity business on a subfleet by subfleet level, Finnair ha... Continue Reading
American Airlines plays “me too” with loyalty program
That a change was coming to the American Airlines AAdvantage program is no surprise. The carrier has intimated in the past that the only rea... Continue Reading
Delta Comfort+ changes open door to higher UK APD ticket taxes
As Delta increases the amenities it provides to its extra-legroom economy Comfort+ passengers, and transitions its Comfort+ tickets within t... Continue Reading
Press Release: TrueNorth and SmartSky Networks partner to provide in-cabin communications experience
TrueNorth Avionics confirmed today that its Optelity Cabin Gateway and Hot Spot products will be compatible with SmartSky Network’s 4G LTE-b... Continue Reading
Pilot group calls for rethink to aviation cyber security approach
There is no shortage in this world of IT experts and aviation experts. But as any journalist who covered the Chris Roberts “did he or didn’t... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics PGA Avionics’ IFE and CMS selected by Comlux America for ACJ330 VIP comple...
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Astronics PGA Avionics, an innovator of in-seat motion systems, li... Continue Reading
No clear winner in early days of battle between Lufthansa and GDSs
Although a recent survey indicates that travel buyers have decreased bookings with Lufthansa since the airline implemented its controversial... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Identity, aviation security and the response to terrorism
A dozen years ago, I wrote my Master of Arts dissertation on how to deter acts of terrorism. More than a decade later, I find myself revisit... Continue Reading
Press Release: TrueNorth optelity care program takes the worry out of cabin communications
TrueNorth Avionics introduced today its Optelity Care program at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and... Continue Reading
Beacon benefits need explaining to outweigh privacy concerns
Bluetooth beacons in airports and on aircraft are slowly starting to become a more mainstream concept, with several airports already impleme... Continue Reading
What’s the wifi use case for non-Chinese flying China Eastern?
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines is the first Chinese airline to launch international inflight connectivity, using Panasonic Avionics’ ... Continue Reading
Slow-moving Mr. Holmes is almost criminally boring
Even if you don’t know your Mycroft from your Moriarty or a Calabash pipe from a Churchwarden anyone who has watched TV or been to the... Continue Reading
3