When Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) came to a close, some 12,817 attendees from across the globe (and from 166 airlines) had walked through the doors of Hamburg Messe: a 22% increase on the 2023 figure. The 2024 event was met with acclaim as attendees echoed sentiments of inspiration and that “AIX is back” and exceeding its pre-pandemic levels
Gilat Satellite Networks has agreed to acquire Stellar Blu Solutions, as part of its in-flight connectivity (IFC) growth strategy. The acquisition is intended to position Gilat as a market leader in IFC technologies for commercial and business aviation, with extensions to adjacent high-end mobility markets suited to electronically steered antennas (ESAs)
APEX & IFSA are gearing up for the 2024 APEX/IFSA Awards programme, which recognises new and innovative achievements implemented over the past year. Submissions for award nominations are now being accepted, as are applications to join the judging panel
Three aerospace engineering students at the UK’s University of Southampton have developed a novel Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) concept, with the aim of simplifying satellite control, to yield cost and reliability benefits. Eight–thruster systems can be replaced with just two thrusters
Three of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300 aircraft will first receive Starlink’s wi-fi connectivity by the fourth quarter of this year, with the airline’s entire fleet due to upgraded with the technology over the next two years. The airline claims wi-fi speeds of up to 500 Megabits per second per plane
Eclipse Global Connectivity, ThinKom, Kontron and Display Interactive are collaborating to deliver an unparalleled inflight connectivity and entertainment solution via SES’s multi-orbit satellite constellations
Taiwanese international airline, EVA Air, has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of in-flight engagement (IFE) and connectivity systems, and a range of digital services, on 54 of its aircraft, both widebody and narrowbody
Turkish low-cost airline, AJet, has selected the TCI Integrated IFC system, to make passenger wi-fi services available on more than 120 of its aircraft. The deal sees Turksat provide the satellite connectivity element, while Hughes will provide the equipment and advanced IFC management capabilities
Air Arabia has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics for the installation of its eXW wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 172 aircraft in the airline’s Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR fleets
The SES Open Orbits inflight connectivity (IFC) network is claimed to be the aviation industry’s first open architecture, multi-orbit global network enabled by regional connectivity service partners
