Satcom Direct has launched an expanded range of service plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service. Options include the first-ever ‘Power by the Hour’ option for Jet ConneX, enabling business jet operators to pay an hourly rate for inflight connectivity
Airbus Corporate Jets and Eutelsat Oneweb are jointly developing a satellite connectivity solution called ACJ Connect Link, developed for the ACJ family of aircraft
Qatar Airways is due to roll out complimentary high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity onboard specific aircraft and routes, with service supplied by the Starlink satellite communications system – the world’s largest satellite internet constellation
In a tie-in with DirecTV and Viasat, Delta Air Lines has launched a domestic 18-channel TV lineup on select Boeing 767-400 aircraft flying domestic routes. This marks the first time a US-based airline has integrated live TV into seatback screens onboard domestic widebody planes
Safran has introduced a digital technology designed to smooth processes between its buyers and all its suppliers. The technology is digiBuy, a collaborative app brought in by Safran’s purchasing division to manage relationships between its buyers and suppliers, and all stakeholders in Safran’s supplier relationships
LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) has named Recaro Aircraft Seating as the exclusive seat supplier for its widebody fleet through 2030 – the first widebody project between the companies. This award encompasses seating for every cabin on eight Boeing 787 aircraft
Electra Airways, a European charter and AMCI airline, has awarded Acro Aircraft Seating a contract to retrofit its Series 9 fixed-back economy-class seats to up to 15 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft
Skyteam has announced the winners of The Sustainable Flight Challenge, with Vietnam Airlines winning the ‘Boldest Move’ subcategory for its initiative to give unused inflight food to the VietHarvest social enterprise
With an ever-growing number of manufacturing jobs expected to go unfilled by 2025, Sekisui Kydex welcomed local students and educators to a ‘Manufacturing Day’ to promote career opportunities
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has identified issues with some of the protective breathing equipment (PBE) used by its crew members to protect themselves from smoke and vapours in the event of a smoke incident in the cabin. The airline is gradually replacing the equipment concerned
