In additional news from APEX Expo, and from Airbus, it has been announced that Intelsat’s multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO and GEO satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus’ Airspace Link (HBCplus) solution.
The latest findings by Viasat reveal even more growth in demand and expectation for in-flight wi-fi, as 83% of people surveyed say they would be more likely to rebook with an airline offering quality onboard connectivity
A centralised marketplace designed to enable advertising agencies to browse and purchase digital inventory directly from airlines has been revealed by Spafax at APEX Expo 2023 in Long Beach
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has finalised the specifications for its A350-900 passenger cabins, ahead of delivery from 2025. The premium economy cabin will be substantially larger than those on SWISS’s existing long-haul aircraft, in response to growing demand for premium leisure travel
Aviation Business Consultants (ABC) International, a Naples-based cabin modifications company, has shared details of its role in the outfitting of the interiors of ITA Airways’ A319, A320 and A330 aircraft
Aerocare has extended the workshop space at its MRO facilities in Chester, UK to support planned diversification into commercial aviation and growth in the business jet market
Telesat has contracted SpaceX to deliver 14 satellite launches on the Falcon 9 reusable orbital rocket. Beginning in 2026, each launch will carry up to 18 of Telesat’s Lightspeed satellites to Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Intelsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aalyria to advance the development of an optical technology that will transfer what the companies describe as “record amounts of data” between ground and space
ThinKom Solutions has secured type approval for its terminals to be used for communications across Avanti Communications’ fleet of HYLAS Ka-band satellites. The agreement covers the ThinAir Ka2517 antenna for commercial aviation, as well as the GT 2517 full-spectrum terminal
Passengers are embracing technologies such as mobile apps and biometrics for a smoother and more sustainable journey – and they want more, according to SITA’s 2023 Passenger IT Insights report
