Thales adds 4K QLED to Avant IFE
Avant Up, the latest Thales IFE system, offers 4K high dynamic range HDR displays enhanced with Samsung QLED technology, together with a claimed 50% increase in reliability and a 30% decrease in weight
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EASA & ECDC factor vaccinations into air travel guidelines
EASA and the ECDC have issued a new version of the Aviation Health Safety Protocol, to provide operational guidance and risk-based recommendations for Covid-safe air travel. The updated protocol is based on the latest scientific evidence, epidemiological situation and policy developments
Air Cairo selects Flymingo Box W-IFE
Egypt’s Air Cairo is fitting Moment’s Flymingo Box wireless IFE (W-IFE) systems across its fleet. The Flymingo Box server has the capacity for 100 simultaneous streaming sessions, with a seamless, multi-DRM and browser-based platform that gives passengers access to an international and Arabic catalogue
ACJ and Philips collaborate on onboard healthcare technology
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has signed a partnership agreement with Philips, a leader in health technology, to equip its aircraft with on-board monitoring and medical equipment. This agreement will give ACJ access to a range of in-air medical care, supported by the latest technology
Gogo confident of progress in 5G ATG network
Gogo has achieved key milestones in the development of its 5G ATG network and systems for aircraft operating within the contiguous United States, ahead of launch in the second half of 2022
Air Astana launches fun activity kits for kids
Air Astana has created a new collection of activity kits designed to appeal to children dreaming of entering various professions, including scientist, actor, magician and skateboarder
Aviation accessibility campaigner receives MBE
Chris Wood, the founder of Flying Disabled, has received an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) on the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to aviation accessibility
JetBlue discusses its A321LR Airspace cabin
Hear from the JetBlue team why the introduction of the Airspace cabin on its A321LR is a crucial enabler for its upcoming trans-Atlantic service – offering passengers true wide-body comfort onboard a single-aisle aircraft
World2fly reveals its A350-900 cabins
World2fly, the new long-haul airline recently founded by the Spanish hotel company, Iberostar, has taken delivery of the first of two 432-seat A350-900s on lease from Air Lease Corporation. Explore the single-class Airspace cabin layout
Böllhoff acquires SNEP SA
The Böllhoff Group has acquired SNEP SA, a French manufacturer of fasteners for the aerospace industry, with effect from 1 June 2021. This 100% acquisition is intended to enable Böllhoff to further expand its market position in technical fasteners