The cabin electronics branch of Thales and telecom operator SES have demoed the use of a hybrid geostationary and medium Earth orbit sat network for improved inflight connectivity.
By William Garvey, Fred George, Molly McMillin, Guy Norris
The biggest noise at this year’s NBAA-BACE came from Gulfstream with the unveiling of its new G700. But the topic of how industry can become more sustainable is becoming louder. And with electric aircraft entering the mix, where is the industry heading next? Listen in as our editors discuss.
The commissioner of Piaggio Aerospace, Vincenzo Nicastro, has announced at the NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas that he is now ready to launch a public tender for the sale of the Company. A formal clearance from the Italian Government to publish the tender notice is due to arrive shortly.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen accepts that his industry is never going to win over its harshest critics. But he believes that the sector can at very least prove that it means what it says when it talks about sustainability and environmental responsibility.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen accepts that his industry is never going to win over its harshest critics. But he believes that the sector can at very least prove that it means what it says when it talks about sustainability and environmental responsibility.
French regional-aircraft startup VoltAero has upgraded its Cassio 1 hybrid-electric propulsion testbed with motors from Safran Electrical & Power in preparation for a new phase of flight testing to begin in the second half of November.
An order from Al Saif Aviation for “at least 10” Avanti EVO aircraft was the surprise highlight of an upbeat briefing from in-receivership Piaggio at NBAA-BACE this week.