NTSB calls for FAA to fill the safety gap on Part 135 operations
Flight safety improvements for Part 135 operators feature prominently in the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) Most Wanted List ... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Rockwell becomes newest Iridium Certus service provider
Iridium Communications Inc. today announced Rockwell Collins as the newest Iridium Certus service provider for the aviation industry. Rockw... Continue Reading
Pre-Farnborough MRJ briefing shows Mitsubishi still bullish on new jet
Japan’s Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation is preparing for the aerial debut of its MRJ regional jet on the world stage at the upcoming Farnbor... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Marisa Garcia at IATA AGM
Diving into what went down at this year’s IATA AGM in Sydney, aviation journalist Marisa Garcia joins RGN deputy editor John Walton to analy... Continue Reading
Press Release: Honeywell report sees major connected tech investments
The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fueled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi c... Continue Reading
Press Release: Phasor and Astronics to bring ESA to market for aero
Phasor, the developer of leading, enterprise-grade electronically-steered antenna (ESA) systems for mobile broadband, today announced a mile... Continue Reading
IFEC part of Gore’s broader $2 billion per year new growth play
W. L. Gore & Associates, the private company that boasts a rich history in military and space but which is best known for Gore-Tex fabri... Continue Reading
Scandi-LCC Primera Air takes aim at short transatlantic routes
2017 is a thoroughly exciting time for passengers crossing the Atlantic, especially from western Europe to the northeastern United States. I... Continue Reading
Think pink: Airlines delight with lively livery colors
When headlines last month proclaimed that Nigeria-based, upstart airline JetWest was aiming to become the “easyJet of Africa,” the promise t... Continue Reading
Swiss first class, old A340 and new 777, fails to inspire
Fifteen years ago, if you asked a panel of regular first class travellers which airline had the best first class, it is likely Swiss would b... Continue Reading
Airport Security Theatre: A play in two parts
The airport security situation remains a mess for many passengers. We’ve heard of new rules being tested by the TSA for domestic US tr... Continue Reading
Press Release: Avianca to offer GX inflight Internet
Avianca and Inmarsat today announced the signing of an agreement that will allow travelers to enjoy the most advanced broadband technology o... Continue Reading
#Humpspotter Alert: LOT, Norwegian, Air Europa humps of note spotted
Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a few interesting and unexpected developments in the inflight connectivity ecosystem. By keep... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat, Airbus provide airlines with EAN retrofit kit
Inmarsat (ISAT.L), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, today announced a strategic partnership for its n... Continue Reading
Diehl stays flexible in face of A380 output cut, industry consolidation
Germany’s Diehl Aerosystems, a major supplier to the A380 program, remains hopeful that airlines will embrace the new options being ma... Continue Reading
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