Press Release: SAUDIA operates world’s longest net-positive flight
SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, operated the world’s longest net positive flight thanks to a partnership w... Continue Reading
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One-on-one with Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette
Last fall, Inmarsat named Philippe Carette as president of its Aviation business. Carette joined the London-headquartered satellite operator... Continue Reading
Inmarsat continues to offer GX+ North America powered by Hughes, GX
Though there is no shortage of speculation in the market about the future of the Inmarsat-and-Hughes GEO powered GX+ North America inflight ... Continue Reading
Press Release: GDC terminal for Inmarsat GX receives FAA approval
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today announced that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat celebrates the 5th anniversary of GX Aviation
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today celebrated the fifth anniversary of GX Aviation, its most succe... Continue Reading
SAUDIA selects Inmarsat GX IFC, Panasonic IFE for A321neo twinjets
SAUDIA has selected Inmarsat’s GX Aviation-branded Ka-band satellite connectivity solution and new OneFi passenger experience platform for i... Continue Reading
Collins integrating IATA Travel Pass into passenger management systems
The International Air Transport Association has seen strong industry take-up of its IATA Travel Pass, a mobile app that helps travelers to s... Continue Reading
Saudia 777 IFC program progresses; will hybrid terminals gain steam?
Though we suspected as much, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has confirmed to Runway Girl Network that its new FAA supplemental type cert... Continue Reading
Press Release: AirGo.aero begins wireless IFE trial with Royal Air Maroc
AirGo.aero has officially launched its wireless inflight entertainment service with Royal Air Maroc, as part of a trial that is expected to ... Continue Reading
#Humpspotter Alert: Saudia A320 emerges with hybrid IFC plus seatback
In a rather quiet announcement released only in Arabic, Saudia has officially placed into service the newest entrant into the inflight conne... Continue Reading
An amenity kit item that’s forbidden for use on board?
Once the fabled “goodie bag”, and then more focussed towards a few key items for onboard use, the airline amenity kit is seeing a resurgence... 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: Taqnia Space selects Axinom Live TV for new UON service
Axinom is part of the new UON connectivity partnership with Taqnia Space to offer Live TV streaming services to passengers’ mobile devices. ... Continue Reading
Press Release: SkyTeam announces new lounges in Santiago and Istanbul
Global airline alliance, SkyTeam, has announced two new branded lounges: one in Santiago, Chile and one at Istanbul’s new international airp... Continue Reading
Press Release: Saudi Arabian selects Panasonic IFE for more aircraft
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), a world leader in inflight entertainment and connectivity (I... Continue Reading
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