The Crystal Cabin Award, the foremost international prize for innovation in the aircraft cabin, is returning as an in-person event in 2022. The high-calibre judging panel has some tough work ahead to assess the shortlist of innovations, with key themes being sustainability, digitalisation and flexibility
A report published by Cranfield University and Inmarsat explores 21 cutting-edge concepts, such as conscious aircraft and the ‘connected journey’, which can help aviation address changes to passenger expectations and climate concerns. The report highlights “enormous opportunities” that can be exploited from these transformative changes for the aviation industry
Gilat claims its electronically steerable antenna (ESA) for IFC achieved a breakthrough during Airbus flight tests operating on Spacecom’s advanced digital Ka-band satellite
Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, has announced that Intelsat has placed a multimillion-dollar order for its SkyEdge IV Taurus modems
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s leading event for airlines and the cabin supply chain, is finally returning as an in-person event. More than 400 exhibitors will be showcasing over 1,000 products, with a focus on industry recovery
On 4th April David Wajsgras is set to become the new CEO of satellite operator, Intelsat, succeeding Stephen Spengler, who announced his planned retirement in October 2021
Gogo Business Aviation has received STC and PMA from the FAA for its multiband belly-mounted 5G aircraft antenna. The STC was completed by Duncan Aviation on a Citation 560XLS
Telesat’s latest agreement with Anuvu provides 10 Gigabits of Ka-band capacity – the largest acquisition so far in Anuvu’s ‘Bridge to LEO’ connectivity upgrade strategy
Intelsat has placed a “significant initial order” for Gilat’s new multi-orbit, multi-service SkyEdge IV platform for use with the Intelsat IS-40e high-throughput satellite
LATAM has laid out plans to install Intelsat connectivity services across its entire Airbus narrowbody fleet. This project will include up to 160 aircraft in total and will take three years to complete
