Passengers on a recent China Eastern Airlines flight using Panasonic Avionics’ Extreme Throughput Satellite (XTS) service on the APStar 6D satellite are reported to have achieved peak speeds of up to 200Mbps
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The Nuage seat is claimed to offer the aerospace industry’s first zero-gravity seating position for reduced lower back pressure, optimised weight distribution and improved circulation
British Airways is welcoming back passengers with its new ‘Best of British Menus’. For September the menu will feature a traditional UK classic: the roast dinner
The FAA has recorded an increase in incidents when airline passengers have disrupted flights with threatening or violent behaviour. Interfering with the duties of an airline crew member violates federal law. This exchange between a pilot and air traffic control during an incident illustrates the issue
A new agreement between Astronics and Aerotec will allow the companies to collaborate on innovation projects for both EASA and FAA certification markets
Delta Air Lines has increased its order with Airbus for the A321neo, adding 30 aircraft to its existing orders for 125. The first of the 155 A321neo aircraft will be delivered in early 2022, and will accommodate 194 customers, with the cabins equipped with 20 First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin seats
OneWeb has confirmed the successful launch of, and contact with, 34 new satellites, bringing its in-orbit constellation to a total of 288 satellites. The company remains on track to commence service this year and deliver global service in 2022
The platform for the AIX Virtual and WTCE Virtual events has gone live, so registered attendees can now use the sites to update their personal profiles, search for exhibitors, pre-schedule business meetings, bookmark conference sessions, and more
In response to increasing demand for widebody freighter aircraft, Etihad Engineering has entered into a partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to provide passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions for the Boeing 777-300ER
BBAM, has signed an agreement with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, for new A320/A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) orders. The agreement comes with the option to add new conversion slots every year, starting in 2026