Mobile satellite communications specialist Inmarsat is preparing to launch three Ka-band I-5 satellites, tipped to be the next major step change for inflight entertainment and connectivity.
Lufthansa Systems is in final customer negotiations for its BoardConnect wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system following a series of airline trials.
Oman Air is interested in Ka-band connectivity to provide the carrier with greater bandwidth; however, the move would require its aircraft to be equipped with a new antenna.
Onboard life has changed dramatically with Internet, LED and wireless cellular technology delivering what passengers increasingly expect—the same level of connectivity, comfort and entertainment at 30,000 feet as they have in their homes.
The Nigerian government has approved Associated Air Center (AAC) to become an authorized maintenance organisation at its large transport category VIP completions centre in Dallas, Texas.
Over the years, an airline flight came to be seen by many travelers, especially business passengers, as a reprieve from the constant communications that have become a common part of modern life. In a sense, the aircraft itself also was on a communications reprieve. While pilots and radar kept planes in contact with ATC, information about the aircraft’s condition and precise navigation was usually not available while a flight was in the air.
The fourth running of Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) co-located with the fifth Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shows closed its two day 2013 edition at their new venue – Dubai World Trade Centre.
Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a contract with Alubat Middle East FZCO to design, fabricate and install six sophisticated Cabin Service Trainers (CSTs) at their new In-flight Service Training Centre currently under construction in Jeddah, it was announced at the AIME/MRO Middle East event today.
Sabena Technics used the AIME/MRO Middle East show in Dubai to announce it has been selected to carry out the VIP cabin modification of an Airbus A319 aircraft belonging to an undisclosed Asian customer.
UbiFrance, the French agency for international business development, in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce of Paris, is presenting 19 companies on the French Pavilion at the Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) and MRO Middle East trade shows, currently being held in Dubai.
The first Irish Aerospace Pavilion in Middle East will be hosted at the co-located two-day Aircraft Interiors & MRO Middle East Exhibitions which open in Dubai tomorrow (Tuesday)
