Two surveys indicate how much has changed in passenger expectations for onboard Wi-Fi and receiving information digitally from airlines.

Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore facility will achieve maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the GTF engines by the end of 2018.

Malaysia Airlines Bhd. (MAB) is preparing to present its aircraft acquisition plan to its board, which could lead to a major widebody order being placed in 2019, airline CEO Izham Ismail said.

Korean Air is in the process of deciding whether to place more orders for widebody aircraft, according to the airline’s president Walter Cho.

Iridium Communications is targeting Dec. 30 for the eighth and final Iridium Next launch, which would complete the new constellation of satellites supporting space-based tracking of aircraft and flight deck broadband connectivity.