FAA quiet on seat pitch and width data as pressure mounts for standards
The US Federal Aviation Administration is presently staying mum about whether or not it has the data necessary to build aircraft seat pitch ... Continue Reading
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Aircraft seat size in the spotlight as House passes FAA reauthorization
The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved five-year FAA reauthorization legislation containing language that, if agreed by... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat introduces SB-S into commercial service
Inmarsat, the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has entered commercial service with SwiftBroadband-Safety ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SkyLights tackles VR IFE safety head-on
Today, SkyLights shows it is serious on safety with the announcement of new DO-160 certification of its Allosky headset, as well as a passen... Continue Reading
Press Release: Astronics AeroSat certifies FliteStream satcom
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries, announced... Continue Reading
Press Release: HAECO secures TSO authorization for Vector seat
HAECO Cabin Solutions, a division of HAECO Americas with headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, announced today at the Aircraft In... Continue Reading
Press Release: digEcor in-seat power now compatible with HAECO Vector
digEcor is delighted to announce our In-Seat Power Solution is now compatible with the HAECO Cabin Solutions Vector seat platform, via a pre... Continue Reading
PR Story: Rockwell helps Emirates make major leap for Super 1st Class
Multiple fare classes have been available to passengers on commercial flights since the 1970s. Catering to the needs and wants of various tr... Continue Reading
Press Release: FAA bestows PMA on SmartSky 4G aircraft system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) to SmartSky Networks’ radio and antenna manufacturin... Continue Reading
Press Release: ThinKom delivers Ka satcom systems for US E-4B aircraft
ThinKom Solutions, Inc. today announced it has delivered its next-generation Ka-band aeronautical satellite antenna systems for the U.S. gov... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat SB-S cockpit connectivity wins Jane’s ATC Award
Inmarsat (LON: ISAT), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, has received a major international accolade fo... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: More discussion needed on how to best handle inflight PED fires
This is an Op-Ed contribution from Jerry Joliet, president and CEO of fire containment product maker Newtex. It does not necessarily reflect... Continue Reading
Why an inability to type proved a blessing for powerhouse Marion Blakey
It has been a busy week for Marion Blakey. First, she announced her retirement as CEO of Rolls-Royce North America after three years on the ... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Airline industry must not rely on good luck to prevent disaster
Every day in airports and airplanes around the world, there is a game of cat and mouse being played out by airlines and their passengers. Th... Continue Reading
Airlines urged to ditch the greenwash and commit to alternative fuels
Airlines are “still coming to grips with what’s realistic and what isn’t” when it comes to using sustainable alterna... Continue Reading
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