SmartSky eyes commercial go-live date for LTE network in near-term
Working hard behind the scenes to bring its nextgen air-to-ground (ATG)-supported inflight connectivity service to US aircraft operators, Sm... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: FAA
Press Release: Pro Line Fusion upgrade offered for Cessna Citations
Rockwell Collins today announced that the Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system will be available as an upgrade for Cessna Citation CJ1... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Breaking down passenger wins in FAA reauthorization
Welcome to the Episode 61 of the #PaxEx podcast, which tracks how the airline passenger experience is evolving in a mobile, social, vocal wo... 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
In-seat monitors, USB ports bring Nij to the fore
As seatmakers continue their push to create denser cabins while maintaining or even improving some aspects of passenger living space, new ce... Continue Reading
APEX eyes aircraft seat standards while criticizing media reporting
BOSTON — In a keynote discussion laced with repeated criticism of the media for reporting on shrinking seats and lavatories, chief executive... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics CSC ships its 10,000th cabin WAP
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, announce... Continue Reading
Satellite operator Intelsat sees business opportunity in the cockpit
Satellite operator Intelsat is a step removed from the commercial aircraft flight deck in that its Ku-band satellites generally support broa... Continue Reading
Too hot to fly: Airline industry adapts to warming climate
This summer’s prolonged heat wave in the UK resulted in flight disruptions at London City airport, where airlines were forced to offlo... Continue Reading
These wildlife species pose the greatest threat to planes: FAA
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have updated the protocol for reviewing wildlife hazards at US airports, including a ranking... Continue Reading
Iridium seeks European opportunity to trial NEXT service for ATM
Iridium is eager to get involved in the European Space Agency’s efforts to relieve pressure on congested VHF radio links in Europe, telling ... Continue Reading
Editorial: Test dummies should be updated to reflect modern traveler size
Do airlines want larger, broader and taller passengers to fly? Do they want passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) on board their aircraft?... Continue Reading
Passengers take note: seatbelt extenders deactivate your airbag
A few months ago, multiple media outlets reported that Thai Airways was disallowing passengers with a girth wider than 56 inches from flying... Continue Reading
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
#PaxEx Podcast: Fifty-year pilot John O. Graybill on flying private safely
Welcome to Episode 59 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this show is John O. Graybill, a FAA designated master pilot with over 50 years o... Continue Reading
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