Canada, isn’t it time for inflight wireless?
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet recently announced plans for bringing Ku-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity and live televisio... Continue Reading
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New generation of air traveler desires status
Many folks reading this article can probably remember the launch of Virgin Atlantic and the unconventional marketing campaigns that helped t... Continue Reading
Honeywell says it won’t wiggle on bird strike
As inflight connectivity providers work to meet the FAA’s protocol for bird strike testing of antenna radomes on aircraft, some are experien... Continue Reading
In-seat power market hot as passengers crave juice
Now that inflight connectivity has become an expected amenity to passengers and wireless inflight entertainment is growing in popularity, th... Continue Reading
Some passengers grumbling about OnAir experience
Inflight connectivity provider OnAir’s services have become the subject of mounting complaints. Some passengers dislike the MB data packages... Continue Reading
Air China to trial Global Eagle inflight Internet on 777
Air China has inked an agreement to trial Global Eagle Entertainment’s inflight high-speed Internet solution aboard a Boeing 777-200, markin... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Welcome to the intelligent airport
Today, some 78% of travelers carry smart phones “and 70% want to stay connected gate-to-gate”, says SITA, which is promoting an ... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Google Glass and Virgin Class
Welcome to Episode 8 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest is Gavin Werbeloff, a travel expert and self-described “airline industry voyeur&... Continue Reading
Easy-to-read boarding pass looks Smart
If you’re the type of traveler to arrive at the airport with hours to spare, walk casually to your gate, know the Sbarro menu by heart and l... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: TTF Aerospace talks failures and successes
Welcome to RGN Premium content. This page is only available to active members. Already a member? LOGIN HERE Interested in becoming a member?... Continue Reading
United 787 will get connectivity this summer
Boeing will roll out the first 787s with linefit connectivity this summer, with installations on both the 787-8 and 787-9 occurring simultan... Continue Reading
Infographic: The cost of carrying skis on flights
Global travel search site momondo has developed an interesting infographic about taking snowboards/skis on flights. The infographic looks at... Continue Reading
Pilot PEDs and passenger phones in the spotlight
Two activities on Capitol Hill involving personal electronic devices (PEDs) on board aircraft are garnering media attention today – the FAA’... Continue Reading
Kymeta gearing up for GX tests; Honeywell talks
Kymeta could begin testing transmissions of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band service via its metamaterials-based flat panel Ka-band ant... Continue Reading
Developing new products for aviation? Get on board
Nine times out of ten, knowing how to put the power of the regulatory authorities to work for you instead of against you is the secret to su... Continue Reading
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