ASIP seeks to open the window to low-cost messaging for LCCs
Long-time industry veteran Ron Chapman might be the world’s foremost authority on installing Iridium antennas in airliner windows. He starte... Continue Reading
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Gogo eyes increased market share as BizAv recovers; confirms 5G delay
Already a dominant provider of inflight connectivity service to the North American business aviation community, Gogo Business Aviation sees ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Safran gains financing for research on future propulsion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has given Safran a 500 million euro credit line to finance its research into innovative propulsion system... Continue Reading
2021 starts off worse than 2020 as travel restrictions bite
Increased travel restrictions are having a crushing impact on global passenger traffic, with total demand in January 2021 – as measured in r... Continue Reading
ESA adoption in commercial aviation could take years
When will electronically steerable antennas be ready for primetime in commercial aviation? COVID has kicked the proverbial can down the road... Continue Reading
APSTAR-6D expected to support domestic IFC trials in China
China’s APT Mobile Satcom (APSATCOM) expects its new APSTAR-6D high throughput satellite will support inflight connectivity trials for Chine... Continue Reading
Press Release: Former Nokia chief succeeds Pearce as Inmarsat CEO
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, announces that Rajeev Suri, former Nokia CEO, will join the business ... Continue Reading
Commercial aviation takes back burner to defense for NXTCOMM
NXT Communications Corporation has made strong headway in its development of a modular phased array antenna for airlines. But the commercial... Continue Reading
Cathay first and business passengers can sleep lie-flat without masks
Passengers flying in first or business class on Cathay Pacific are permitted to remove their masks when sleeping in the lie-flat position, u... Continue Reading
FAA to require 777 inspections after United engine incident
The US FAA will require inspections of Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines, after a United 777-200 ... Continue Reading
Ending Learjet production, Bombardier commits to PaxEx improvements
Bombardier later this year will end production of the fabled Learjet aircraft in Wichita, Kansas and reduce headcount, as it seeks to focus ... Continue Reading
Air Canada’s takeover of Transat progresses
Air Canada’s proposed takeover of Transat AT Inc. has received Canadian government approval, and is now under antitrust scrutiny by th... Continue Reading
Telesat taps Thales to manufacture LEO satellites for Lightspeed
Canadian satellite operator Telesat has selected Thales Alenia Space as the prime manufacturer of its global LEO constellation, which will c... Continue Reading
Breeze Airways takes first E190; teases PaxEx details
US start-up Breeze Airways has taken delivery of an Embraer E190 — the first of 15 aircraft on lease from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) ... Continue Reading
American now accepting mask exemptions for disabled passengers
American Airlines is now accepting face mask exemptions for disabled passengers who are unable to wear one, after aligning its mask protocol... Continue Reading