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
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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: 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
Intelsat, OneWeb work to bring new economics to Ku connectivity
Airlines can be forgiven if they’re still not 100% sure which inflight connectivity roadmap to adopt for their fleets or subfleets. After al... 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: 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
digEcor to acquire Rockwell Collins’ embedded IFE business
After eighteen months of talks, inflight entertainment and in-seat power specialist digEcor has inked a deal to acquire Rockwell Collins’ em... 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
Press Release: Wellness is Panasonic’s newest solution set for NEXT
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has announced the launch of Wellness – the latest solution set available as part of its NEX... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic announces A320neo IFEC deal with EGYPTAIR
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and EGYPTAIR have today announced an agreement to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity... Continue Reading
Press Release: Vietnam picks Thales AVANT IFE for new Boeing 787-10s
Vietnam Airlines has chosen Thales to equip their new B787-10 Dreamliner aircraft with the state-of-the-art AVANT inflight entertainment sys... Continue Reading
Saudia readies for near-term launch of new hybrid inflight connectivity
Saudi Arabia’s Taqnia Space is barreling towards commercial launch of its hybrid Ka/Ku inflight connectivity and television service on Saudi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic to provide IFEC to Uzbekistan Airways aircraft
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Uzbekistan Airways have today announced a new commitment for inflight entertainment and conne... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air France launches Gogo 2Ku inflight connectivity
On board its Wi-Fi equipped aircraft, Air France offers a new connectivity service called Air France CONNECT, supported by Gogo 2Ku. Custome... Continue Reading
Thales reveals plan for global, high-capacity Ka inflight connectivity
Thales InFlyt Experience has revealed it has global aspirations for delivering high-capacity Ka-band-supported inflight connectivity to airl... Continue Reading
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