Connectivity

Amazon has rebranded its Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation to “Amazon Leo,” signaling that it is moving from R&D toward commercial operations.

Using eVTOLs to fly premium passengers di­rect to airport terminals has moved a step closer, and the race is on to see who breaks out first.

Ascent Aviation Services has chosen Block Aero Technologies to digitalize its used serviceable material business and open doors to selling parts in China.

Airports can and should take steps to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks.

Concerns about a trade war between China and the US have shaken the global air cargo industry.

Satellite operators must prepare to make technological investments as the desire for, and expectation of, high levels of connectivity reaches new heights.

Rosen Aviation presented its new 4K smart map box, which improves both the quality and quantity of IFE system moving maps’ output, at AIX in Hamburg.

A digital maintenance solution for cabin systems, aiming to improve reliability and reduce equipment downtime was announced at AIX.

The company said at AIX that the new IFC system will include innovations in core satellite network design, hardware advances and a suite of digital products.

The partnership is part of SkyFive’s plans to develop a belt of interoperable A2G networks spanning from Europe to China.

DirecTV Inflight is expanding its offering to the aviation sector by delivering US TV content on international flights departing from and returning to the US.

Airlines will be able to control of IFEC applications and add their own content with Panasonic Avionics’ new Converix application hosting platform.

Advances in in-flight entertainment and connectivity and new aircraft types are changing the dynamics of customer expectations and product deliverables.

Multi-orbit inflight connectivity is taking advantage of the complementary capabilities of geostationary and low Earth orbit communications satellites.

Viasat has launched a new application hosting product that enables airlines to add in-flight retail and other services to their onboard Wi-Fi offerings.

As the Airbus A321XLR enters revenue service, industry is gauging whether it can live up to its game-changing promises.

Southwest is making some significant changes in effort to cut costs, restrain growth and offer products in line with those of other U.S. majors.

Singapore's Changi Airport Group is ramping up efforts to expand its international network, setting its sights on emerging markets in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East as part of its growth strategy.

Václav Havel Airport Prague is setting its sights on expanding its long-haul connectivity, particularly to key markets in the US, China, and South Korea.

The deal is the first avionics partnership between L3Harris and Air India since the airline was privatized under the ownership of the Tata Group.

Here is what's been happening in the industry amidst the ongoing airshow.

The carrier is moving toward a three-hub strategy in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

The partnership is aimed at exploring the financing and commercialization of hydrogen-powered aircraft as part of Airbus’ ZEROe concept aircraft project.

The moderization will offer cabin features of its E2 range into the E175 E1 widely used by US regional carriers.

The company is ground testing its ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrain on an Alaska Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400.