Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) returns to Hamburg, Germany on 6-8 June 2023, which the show’s organiser says is at the perfect time, with more than 4.2 billion passengers set to take flight over the next 12 months. There is a lot to look forward to…
Browsing: Inflight Connectivity
Following the initial voting rounds, the 21 finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards have been decided, featuring new cabin designs, seats in every class of travel, and exciting concepts. The final round of voting should be very interesting!
Highlights of the May 2023 issue include Lufthansa’s Allegris programme; standards that can help make cabins more sustainable; design trends to watch; ideas to improve the experience for partially sighted passengers; and a preview of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023
Gogo Business Aviation has announced that it is expanding its Gogo 5G network into Canada, providing additional coverage to business aviation operators in North America
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ connectivity packages on its widebody fleet – including free WhatsApp messaging for all passengers
Intelsat, which operates integrated satellite and terrestrial networks providing inflight connectivity (IFC), has ordered a…
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
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