Press Release: AirFi to use Iridium to launch IFC with Atlantic
Editor’s note: Since publication of this AirFi press release, company CEO Job Heimerikx has clarified that the firm will use the curre... Continue Reading
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Airbus’ safety scanner system cuts an hour off preflight checks
Using RFID tags and scanners, Airbus is working with Fujitsu to virtually eliminate the time required for flight attendants to check for the... Continue Reading
Press Release: United to extend SB-S to 737s with Cobham satcom
Cobham Aerospace Communications, a leading manufacturer of satellite communications solutions, and Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of... Continue Reading
Press Release: ABC announces cabin branding program with Air Belgium
ABC International and Air Belgium are pleased to announce a new collaboration for the installation of a cabin branding element on the A340 f... Continue Reading
Women on a mission to encourage girls to join aviation’s next gen
When it comes to role models, the non-profit association Women in Aviation International has 13,000 of them, from aviation insurance executi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air France taps Global Eagle, Orange for IFC on A320s
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. announced today that Air France has awarded a long-term contract for in-flight connectivity systems and serv... Continue Reading
FAA reauthorization bill urges review of oxygen mask design
The new FAA reauthorization bill, which passed the House on 26 September, includes a number of calls for the FAA to address common topics of... Continue Reading
“Wellness” trend expands into premium hard product at APEX EXPO
BOSTON — If it feels like only last month that you were reading about the trend of airlines boosting their offerings in the slightly woo-woo... Continue Reading
Considering the future of alternative LOPAs and passenger comfort
With increasing passenger numbers, the 2D structure of the traditional aircraft LOPA (Location of Passenger Accommodations), or seat-map, is... Continue Reading
Stelia, Skylights unveil in-seat 3D-VR headset, speakers and seat control
BOSTON — Skylights’ 3D, virtual reality Allosky headset is being offered integrated with Stelia’s compact staggered Opal seat, together with... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air China takes off with Global ONE Media
Global ONE Media Limited announces that it has been selected by AirChinaMedia Co.Ltd to license and deliver inflight entertainment (“IFE”) c... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITAONAIR and Etisalat work to transform inflight cellular
Leading inflight mobile service provider SITAONAIR has forged a deal with major mobile network operator (MNO) Etisalat that will completely ... Continue Reading
Press Release: AIM Altitude selected as Airbus A320 SFE galley supplier
AIM Altitude and Airbus have signed an agreement for the development, manufacture, supply and support of Galleys and Stowages for the A320 a... Continue Reading
When inadequate long-haul IFE makes you grow sick of your phone
Ah Rome, the eternal city. But flying back from Rome on Alitalia with what seemed like an ancient inflight entertainment (IFE) system felt l... Continue Reading
Press Release: Indonesia’s MAT teams with GMF for GX rollout on Citilink
Mahata Aero Teknologi (MAT), an Indonesian wireless technology provider, today announced a partnership with GMF AeroAsia as part of a 10-yea... Continue Reading
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