Press Release: Thales to create highest Wi-Fi hotspot for Airbus project
Thales announced today its partnership with Airbus Perlan Mission II, an internationally celebrated and world record setting climate and aer... Continue Reading
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Air-to-ground inflight connectivity sees momentum in multiple markets
Satellite services and aircraft satcom systems ensure that airlines flying long-haul and over water can keep their passengers connected. But... Continue Reading
Press Release: American taps Thales in-seat IFE for A321XLR and 787-9s
The world’s largest airline, American Airlines, has selected Thales’ latest AVANT inflight entertainment (IFE) solution to equip its new A32... Continue Reading
Press Release: Thales completes acquisition of Moog navigation aids
Thales has acquired the Moog ground-based navigation aids business located in Salt Lake City, Utah, enabling it to provide a more comprehens... 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
Telesat eyes regional launch of Lightspeed-powered IFC in 2024
Now a public company, Canada’s Telesat Corporation says its dual-listing on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange will enhance its abi... Continue Reading
Passenger experience on Air Canada 737 MAX is head scratcher
With the aim of visiting family in Vancouver last month, I began searching travel options from my home base of New York City. Roundtrip fare... Continue Reading
Press Release: Airbus, Diehl and Thales partner for CityAirbus NextGen
Airbus has selected Thales and Diehl to supply the electrical flight controls for CityAirbus NextGen, the future air taxi due to make its ma... Continue Reading
Flying United? Charge up your devices and bring wired headphones
While United Airlines continues to take delivery of new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with its new United Next interior, retrofits of the carrie... Continue Reading
Press Release: SES-17 successfully launched on Ariane 5
SES announced today that the SES-17 satellite was successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace from... Continue Reading
Flying first, flying private: an NBAA travel tale
New digital platforms which connect consumers to private jets, on-demand shared charter flights, travel clubs and semi-private hybrid operat... Continue Reading
Spirit hones Wi-Fi portal as partners prepare for SES-17
Spirit Airlines is conducting inflight Wi-Fi testing on a limited number of aircraft and, according to its aero ISP partner Thales InFlyt Ex... Continue Reading
Iridium eyes FANS flight trials for Certus in 2022/23
Iridium’s work to ensure its new Certus global satcom service is validated for aircraft safety communications is progressing, though t... Continue Reading
Aircraft retrofit market readies for new IFC system installs
A wave of new inflight connectivity system installations is forthcoming as airlines prepare to replace legacy kit with next-gen hardware and... Continue Reading
American Airlines brings IFE maintenance in-house
In a blow to American Airlines’ inflight entertainment system suppliers, the US major confirms to Runway Girl Network that it brought mainte... Continue Reading