Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
Aug 13, 2019
UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000. The aircraft flew into London Heathrow Aug. 10 from Airbus’s Toulouse plant.
Aug 12, 2019
Monitoring data indicates that 70%-75% of European Union (EU)-registered large aircraft will comply with Europe’s automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipage deadline of June 2020, according to the agency charged with coordinating the effort.
Aug 07, 2019
JetBlue Airways has selected an inflight connectivity (IFC) system from Viasat for its new fleet of 70 Airbus A220-300s, Viasat announced Aug. 7.
Aug 01, 2019
The US mainline airline fleet is 85% compliant with the FAA’s approaching deadline to equip aircraft for automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) Out position reporting, a “compliance snapshot” presented to the NextGen Advisory Committee (NAC) reveals.
Jul 25, 2019
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a contract to use the Aireon space-based surveillance system to track aircraft in the oceanic airspace regions off Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, Aireon announced July 25.
Sep 08, 2022
Thales is finding customers that are taking up more technology features of its Avant Up inflight entertainment system.
Sep 07, 2022
Qatar Airways has expanded its partnership with Inmarsat to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) on its Boeing 737-10 and 787-9 fleet.
Aug 22, 2022
Heads Up Technologies has bought fellow aircraft cabin lighting supplier STG Aerospace for its "concept-to-certification capability and extensive intellectual property."
Aug 19, 2022
Quantum computing company IonQ of suburban Washington said Aug. 18 that it has signed an agreement with European airframer giant Airbus to explore applications of the fast and powerful algorithm technology in aerospace services and passenger experiences.
Aug 08, 2022
The FAA’s decision to push radio altimeter upgrades as wireless companies roll out new 5G networks has airlines on edge.
Aug 02, 2022
The FAA is seeking input on minimum passenger seat dimension as part of its response to a U.S. congressional mandate to improve cabin layout safety.
Jul 29, 2022
NASA study seeks to improve air-to-ground connectivity for commercial aviation.
Jul 26, 2022
The merger is set to “accelerate the commercialization of OneWeb’s fleet.”