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Cessna Citation Encore+ Aircraft Conversion Exterior Modifications Completed by Fargo Jet Center, with Stellar Blu Solutions Sidewinder Antenna Installation

Panasonic flight tests Sidewinder and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO

Panasonic Avionics is putting the Stellar Blu Solutions Sidewinder electronically steerable antenna (ESA) through its paces aboard a Cessna ... Continue Reading

Bombardier Challenger 605 business jet on approach.

Viasat’s Claudio D’Amico talks JetXP boost for Jet ConneX

Viasat has unveiled major performance improvements — including uncapped speeds, expanded capacity and increased network prioritization — for... Continue Reading

The wheelchair is restrained by a common standard system

FAA to define safety criteria for wheelchairs in the cabin

US FAA officials are working to define the criteria necessary to allow someone to remain in their personal wheelchair during flight using a ... Continue Reading

A380 parked. Global Airlines plans to fly the type from London to New York and Los Angeles. EFW in Dresden is doing heavy maintenance on Global's first superjumbo.

Global Airlines A380 gets overhaul as EFW ramps up MRO for the type

As the Airbus A380 sees fresh wind beneath its wings in commercial aviation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture between ST Engin... Continue Reading

Seatback IFE on Delta 737-900; the carrier is focused on bringing accessible IFE to all passengers.

When will the U.S. enact negotiated rulemaking for accessible IFE?

Several airlines including Delta are leading the charge to bring accessible IFE to passengers — of their own volition. Outside of industry&#... Continue Reading

United Airlines airplanes — one taxiing and one preparing to board at Pittsburgh International Airport. United Airlines is a major international airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Pittsburgh International to expand solar farm, eyes hydrogen hub

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cas... Continue Reading

#PaxEx Podcast: Christina Cassotis talks PIT enhancements

Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiative... Continue Reading

Airline point of sale device shows the passenger's credit card has been declined. The real-time authentication is supported by the AirFi LEO system.

AirFi LEO breaks cover on Atlantic Airways A320

AirFi LEO, the Iridium Certus 100-powered connectivity solution from AirFi, has broken cover on an Atlantic Airways Airbus A320, with a post... Continue Reading

Conceptual image of earth with circles around it to connote multi-orbit

Intelsat keen on multi-beam capabilities of Greenerwave ESA terminal

Intelsat’s decision to invest in electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminal specialist Greenerwave — as announced last month in a joint... Continue Reading

Gogo Chairman and CEO Oakleigh Thorne (left) and Satcom Direct President Chris Moore signing the agreement for Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct.

Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct, offer integrated LEO-GEO IFC

Gogo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct (SD), a significant and highly respected player in the world of b... Continue Reading

#PaxEx Podcast: Deep dive with ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov

Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiative... Continue Reading

Rendering of hydrogen-electric powered turboprop over a body of water with a cityscape in the background. The aircraft says ZeroAvia on the fuselage.

ZeroAvia CEO Val Miftakhov reveals plan for possible IPO in 2026

Runway Girl Network is pleased to provide an audio recording of our full interview with ZeroAvia founder and CEO Val Miftakhov. This intervi... Continue Reading

The blue Southwest cabin interior is enhanced by LED lighting.

Southwest to sell assigned seats in 2025; partners with Icelandair

Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in the second half of next year as part of its broader plan to transform the passenger ... Continue Reading

RGN Premium: Air France goes fleet-wide with Starlink

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Air France to offer SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi-Fi across fleet

Air France has become the latest airline to turn to SpaceX for its Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered Starlink inflight connect... Continue Reading