FACC says the aviation industry is experiencing an upswing, with airlines starting to expand their fleets again, and with the positive industry trend significantly stronger in some areas than forecast. The group has secured new contracts worth more than €1bn, and is responding with growth and investment
Watch the press conference as the Boom Supersonic team announce their plans for the Overture Superfactory at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Supersonic civilian air travel is coming a step closer, as Boom Supersonic has selected a 65-acre campus in North Carolina as the site of its Superfactory for the Overture airliner. The site, opening in 2024, will include a final assembly line, test facility and customer delivery centre
Intelsat has expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (JSAT), to include the use of its next-generation JCSAT-1C high-throughput satellites (HTS) over Japan and Asia. The region is one of the fastest-growing air travel markets
Aegean has introduced a new high-speed inflight broadband service, powered by the European Aviation Network (EAN) and provided by Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom. Seven EAN-connected aircraft entered service today, with rollout on remaining and new A320 and A321s due by 2025
As part of a business strategy to accelerate its recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, British Airways has appointed four new leaders to its management committee, including Calum Laming and Tom Stevens
Netskrt Systems has joined the Streaming Video Alliance, in order to help solve “intractable problems” that still hinder the universal consumption of streaming video
A cabin design for Bombardier’s recently launched Challenger 3500 super mid-size business jet platform has been revealed by FACC, which is responsible for the development and production of portions of the cabin interior. The first aircraft will be delivered in the second half of 2022
Flyersrights is suing the FAA for failure to establish the minimum seat standards mandated by Congress more than three years ago. “At some point, enough is enough,” said Paul Hudson, president of FlyersRights.org. “The FAA has had three years to address this important safety issue”
Qatar Airways has begun legal proceedings against Airbus regarding safety concerns related to surface degradation in its A350 fleet – an issue which has resulted so far in 21 aircraft being grounded. This video shows the issues causing concern
