Iridium eyes more Certus partners as new transceiver work progresses
With Certus-supported aviation terminals “on the cusp” of being ready for primetime, and the next wave of next-generation transceiver develo... Continue Reading
Author: Mary Kirby
RGN Premium: A unique position in the OneWeb program
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Safran economy seat evolution underscores passenger desire for sleep
When Safran Seats (formerly Zodiac) in 2017 revealed that its new Z400 economy class seat was “the first out of the gate” to be select... Continue Reading
Slim seats are an eco-start but recycling makes bigger difference: AIRA
Slimline economy class seats get mixed #PaxEx reviews, especially when they’re used by airlines to add more rows in tightly-configured... Continue Reading
RGN Premium: Global Eagle uniquely positioned with IFE IP
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SmartSky receives $25m from BlackRock-managed funds; eyes 2Q EIS
Nextgen air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks has received $25 million from funds managed by the Global Credit Oppo... Continue Reading
Thales seeks to future-proof PureFlyt FMS for connected future
Thales grabbed headlines in late 2019 when it unveiled an “entirely connected” next-generation flight management system (FMS) that introduce... Continue Reading
Hughes bullish on OneWeb success, prospects for Jupiter platform
Last month’s issue of Satellite Mobility World magazine went for OneWeb’s jugular, suggesting that major investor Softbank’s emphasis on pro... 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
RGN Premium: Working with Boeing, airlines in a dynamic environment
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Podcast 070 Transcribed: Suppliers assess MAX production pause
Musical Intro Mary Kirby: Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, available on Apple and Google podcasts. This is episode 70 of the show where we tal... Continue Reading
Iridium Certus IFC proves too lite for airline PaxEx beyond payments
In 2017, wireless inflight entertainment provider Lufthansa Systems expressed an interest in offering ‘connectivity lite’ to air... Continue Reading
Gore sees opportunity to grow fiber optic cable business in aviation
Though it might not garner many headlines, the “copper versus fiber optics” debate is raging within aviation, as industry stakeholders consi... Continue Reading
Inmarsat reveals status of GX linefit offerability with Boeing
Securing linefit offerability on aircraft can be both costly and time-consuming. Suppliers in the passenger experience space often spend sev... Continue Reading
CarlisleIT looks to IAMA to help address three big STC challenges
Boasting an 80-year history in providing aircraft components and three decades worth of experience in developing modification packages and S... Continue Reading