Global mobile satellite communications services provider Inmarsat has confirmed it will be flying its Inmarsat-4 F2 (I-4 F2) communications satellite to a new orbital position above the Indian Ocean, creating a fourth full-service L-band region, which will offer enhanced connectivity capacity for customers in the Middle East and Asia (MEAS).

Global satcom solutions provider INMARSAT says a Gulf carrier will sign up for its new GX Aviation service, billed as the first truly global, high-speed broadband in the skies, at next month's Dubai Airshow, writes Barbara Saunders.

Alitalia launched AeroMobile inflight connectivity on two of its Airbus A330-200s on June 4, ahead of a fleet-wide roll-out.

Ryanair plans to introduce inflight Wi-Fi within two years and is likely to add some form of interlining within five years, according to chief marketing officer Kenny Jacobs.

Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received Nigerian approval for the installation of their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approved King Air Econo and Traveler Airline Seats in Beechcraft King Air 200, 300, B300 and B350 series aircraft.

Airline News-May 21, 2015

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) and Lufthansa Technik are to expand their successful co-operation in pre-defined VIP cabin completions by offering the Elite concept on the ACJ319.

GDC Technics is stepping into Africa to develop MRO and modification services across the continent and challenge existing providers in Southern Europe.