Intelsat has reported the successful launch of Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), a geosynchronous satellite that makes use of spot-beam technology. The satellite will be used to provide ‘a large amount of capacity’ over North America for customers
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Astronics Corporation has announced that its latest Supplemental Type Certification (STC) project has been accepted by the FAA, regarding the installation of a next-generation satellite connectivity system on board Boeing 777-type aircraft
The annual Crystal Cabin Awards always serve as a reward for innovation today, and as a trend indicator for what tomorrow’s flight experience might look like. More than 80 entries qualified for the 2023 shortlist, with many reflecting the ever-increasing drive for passenger comfort, an increased focus on accessibility, and the rise of future air mobility
Data allows us to make decisions based on a series of information points, and the faster that data can be accessed and analysed, the quicker intelligent actions can be taken. This is key to success across the whole industry, says Ryan Stone, president of SmartSky Networks
Themes of the March 2023 issue include sustainable seating design, circular sustainability, LEO connectivity, IFE trends and galley design
A new industry collaboration between the Seamless Air Alliance and GSMA is aiming to create a scalable framework for establishing commercial roaming agreements between mobile network operators and airlines
Anuvu has announced a deal to lease new antennas and ground-station infrastructure from Telesat, to support the development of its Anuvu Constellation. This agreement strengthens the companies’ long-standing relationship for geostationary orbit satellite capacity
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) will set the scene for the next chapter of aircraft cabin innovation when it returns to Hamburg Messe in June 2023, amid the year of the aviation industry’s return to profitability
Following a selection process, Delta Air Lines (Delta) has chosen Airbus Services to retrofit and upgrade nine A350 aircraft entering its fleet, representing one of the largest and most comprehensive A350 cabin upgrade programmes commissioned by an airline
Gogo Business Aviation has announced a key milestone in the development of its Gogo 5G service, due for launch in Q4 2023. The chip needed for the service to go live has passed a critical design review and is now in fabrication