Interiors & Connectivity

By Michael Bruno
In-seat system provider Astronics on Feb. 4 warned investors over financial effects of the Boeing 737 MAX production halt, as well as other “unfavorable” developments including a negative court ruling and ongoing restructuring charges.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Boeing’s HorizonX startup incubator has made a strategic investment in Spanish inflight entertainment (IFE) provider Immfly.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
To many flying travelers, the sight of a service cart coming down the aisle is the highlight of the journey, especially if the food and beverage are
Sustainability

By Tony Osborne
Kopter is advancing development of its single-engine SH09 in Sicily.
Program Management

By Tony Osborne
When airliners fail to communicate, fighters are launched—at a significant cost.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
As operators report an increasing number of GNSS signal losses related to radio frequency interference, Airbus is reminding pilots of the consequences and required action in the cockpit.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
Text communications between controllers and pilots are required throughout North Atlantic airspace and over Europe.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
Hungarian LCC Wizz Air has launched SITAOnair’s internet protocol (IP)-based airline operations messaging service in Europe.
Air Transport

Jazeera Airways has launched ‘Duo Seat’ that enables passengers to book the middle seat next to them in addition to their seat when travelling.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Guy Norris
Boeing’s EcoDemonstrator initiative is part of a greater focus on advanced operational efficiency and long-term sustainable growth.
Sustainability

By Bill Carey
Airlines commit to retrofitting incompatible aircraft as FAA begins text messaging from en route centers.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
Major aerospace supplier Heico through a subsidiary has acquired the human-machine interface product line of Spectralux for an unidentified amount of cash.
Aerospace

By James Pozzi
Following a string of buyouts over the past two years, STS Aviation Group has continued this strategy into the new year by acquiring Canadian
MRO

By Bill Carey
Air-to-ground network developer SmartSky Networks said Jan. 6 that it has received $25 million in additional funding from investment manager BlackRock after deploying its ground system nationwide.
Air Transport

By Molly McMillin
After a 10-year notice, aircraft operators and owners begin 2020 with the FAA’s mandate for ADS-B equipage in effect.
World ATM Congress

By Michael Bruno, Guy Norris, Molly McMillin, Sean Broderick
Production resumption is not linked to getting MAX flying again.
Air Transport

By Guy Norris
Electric and hybrid power makes inroads as engine-makers face continuing challenges in commercial and military sectors.
Asset Utilization

By Ben Goldstein
Spirit Airlines has begun retrofitting its all-Airbus fleet with newly-designed seats in a bet that passenger comfort can be enhanced without budging on seat pitch.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Japanese LCC Zipair has revealed more details about the cabin configuration and onboard product for the Boeing 787-8s that will begin international
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
German aircraft-seating manufacturer Recaro has inaugurated a new 7,500 sq m (81,000 sq. ft.) production facility in Qingdao, China, paving the way
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Modified Beaver seaplane becomes first commercial aircraft to fly on all-electric propulsion.
Aerospace

By Bill Carey
FAA is considering expanding its use of space-based surveillance to track aircraft and maintain separations in oceanic airspace beyond an operational trial slated to begin in the Caribbean region in March 2020.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
FAA is considering expanding its use of space-based surveillance to track aircraft and maintain separations in oceanic airspace beyond an operational trial slated to begin in the Caribbean region in March.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Victoria Moores
German aircraft-seating manufacturer Recaro has inaugurated a new 7,500 sq m production facility in Qingdao, China, paving the way for further Asia-Pacific growth.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Paul Seidenman, David Spanovich
Technology and projects in development to improve cabin air quality
MRO