![The first of Inmarsat’s I-6 satellites, I-6F1, which carries both L-band and Ka-band payloads, so is also known as GX6A, enters thermal vacuum testing in Toulouse, France. Manufactured in the UK and assembled in France, I-6F1 undergoes this test to simulate the harsh space environment prior to launch in H2 2021. [Credit: Inmarsat/Airbus Defence and Space] H-IIA](https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/corp-i6f1-thermalvaccumtest-Custom-300x185.jpg)
Press Release: Schedule announced for launch of first I-6 satellite
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announce that the launch ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Japan
Press Release: Avolon, JAL partner on eVTOL ride sharing biz
Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Japan Airlines (‘JAL’), announce a partnership to commercialize zero-emissions eVTO... Continue Reading
Press Release: Survey reveals APAC passengers’ confidence
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today unveiled the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings of its Passenger Conf... Continue Reading
Press Release: Panasonic unveils performance data using XTS service
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), China Eastern Airlines, APT Mobile SatCom Limited (“APSATCOM”), and China Telecom Satel... Continue Reading
Press Release: Hawaiian expands Pre-Clear to Japan, South Korea
Hawaiian Airlines is expanding its pre-clearance program to Japan and South Korea, making it more convenient for international travelers to ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Peach Aviation launches digital inflight service
Peach Aviation Limited, Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and TEAC Corporation have jointly developed a digital in-flight serv... Continue Reading
Press Release: Governments maintain financial commitment to space
Amid a tumultuous year for the global economy, government space program budgets maintained their growth trajectories for a fifth consecutive... Continue Reading
Deconstructing the Japanese high speed rail passenger experience
Japan’s Shinkansen high-speed network is a marvel of technology, engineering, infrastructure investment, speeding a thousand passengers seam... Continue Reading
APSATCOM expects major adoption of satcom IFC in mainland China
APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM), a sister company to the established Hong Kong-based company APT Satellite, expects to see “major adoption” of ... Continue Reading
Shikata ga nai: how a scheduling mixup turned into a moment of joy
If you’ve heard of the Sanriku coast, it’s probably not for the beautiful coves formed from the drowned river valley rias that curve in and ... Continue Reading
Steaming through Japan on a literary train journey with the SL Ginga
There’s something delightfully comforting about riding a slow train through the mountains, and even more so when it’s one of Japan’s “joyful... Continue Reading
Rethinking amenity kits and soft product in the new normal
Air travel and the passenger experience has already changed beyond measure as the result of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that cau... Continue Reading
All Nippon Airways set to open new lounges at Tokyo Haneda
All Nippon Airways on 29 March plans to open two brand new departure lounges in Terminal 2 of Tokyo’s Haneda airport. The so-called ANA Suit... Continue Reading
Kengo Kuma’s pleasurable design story continues in new ANA lounge
All Nippon Airways’ collaboration with internationally renowned architect and designer Kengo Kuma extends beyond is aircraft interiors... Continue Reading
Japan’s custom Joyful Trains drive tourism to disaster-struck regions
It’s no secret to travelers visiting Japan that the country’s rail network is world-class. The reach of the Shinkansen bullet train network ... Continue Reading
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