Airberlin looks again to Etihad for financial support
The fight to stay alive for airberlin took on another twist this week as the company announced additional funding from Etihad. This is the f... Continue Reading
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Free flights on Ryanair? O’Leary keeps the dream alive
Want to fly for free? I don’t mean “free” trips based on points, but truly free tickets. That’s what Ryanair boss Mi... Continue Reading
Panasonic is direct about going indirect for business aviation
Panasonic Avionics is accustomed to working directly with airlines in providing inflight entertainment and connectivity hardware and service... Continue Reading
When light loads reduce the value proposition of Delta’s Comfort+
What is in-seat power worth on a transatlantic flight? This is the question your author faced when considering seat assignments on a recent ... Continue Reading
As SmartSky nears cert on Cessna Excel it throws down the gauntlet
Nearing supplemental type certification for its 4G inflight connectivity system on the Cessna Citation Excel business jet, SmartSky Networks... Continue Reading
Satcom Direct discusses business aviation IFE play, M&A
Late last month, business aviation communications and avionics provider Satcom Direct (SD) announced it would acquire TrueNorth Avionics, a ... Continue Reading
Not so fast, a phased array wake-up call, Part 2
Ready to see phased array antennae in service on civil aircraft? It has now become abundantly clear that we shouldn’t hold our breath.... Continue Reading
Riding the Jet ConneX wave via Satcom Direct
The Global Xpress (GX) satellite constellation has been in orbit for more than a year and maritime customers are already online. But while H... Continue Reading
B/E Aerospace could bring Rockwell $50m more per fleet win
With cross-selling opportunities aplenty, Rockwell Collins estimates completion of its planned friendly takeover of aircraft interiors speci... Continue Reading
How IATA World Passenger Symposium topics will affect travelers
A passenger-focused aviation conference that skips over seating? That's what we got at the 2016 IATA World Passenger Symposium in Dubai this... Continue Reading
Press Release: Emirates selects Thales AVANT IFE for its 777X fleet
Emirates is the launch customer for the 777X with 150 aircraft on order and deliveries scheduled to start in 2020. Thales will be the first ... Continue Reading
Pointed political and #PaxEx statements as Qatar inks Boeing deal
Who makes the best airplanes? Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker gave a huge endorsement to Boeing today, announcing a 100-aircraft deal... Continue Reading
Landmark ICAO aviation emissions deal provokes mixed emotions
Today’s agreement to adopt the world’s first market-based measure (MBM) to control emissions from international aviation is a key milestone,... Continue Reading
Economy class worsens and I’m part of the problem
Tighter seats are (finally) coming to Cathay Pacific. British Airways is (finally) dropping free meals on short-haul routes. Has the industr... Continue Reading
Panasonic, Astronics advance satellite antennas for small airframes
Astronics AeroSat and Panasonic Avionics are working towards certification for two antenna systems aimed at the small airframe market, refer... Continue Reading
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