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Egyptair and AeroMobile introduce Inflight Mobile Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics Corporation subsidiary, AeroMobile, a leading inflight mobile connectivity provider, has launched mobile connectivity onboard EGYPTAIR Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This launch marks a significant time for EGYPTAIR; considered Africa’s pioneer and leading airline, and the flag carrier of Egypt, as it responds to the ever growing demand for connectivity from travelers.       With

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Satcom Direct and World Fuel Services to integrate software for customer accessibility and flight efficiency

Satcom Direct (SD) and World Fuel Services have signed an agreement to integrate their software. The new relationship provides common customers an enhanced experience for preplanning, trip execution, flight planning, datalink, and global and regional trip support. Common customers will enjoy completely integrated technologies, allowing them to work through either Satcom Direct’s customer portal, SD

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Spairliners strengthens supplier and MRO network

Spairliners, an OEM independent leader for integrated component care for the Embraer E-Jet family in Europe, has agreed to expand its MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) network via collaborating with new partners. The new partnerships with Inflite MRO Services, based in Southend/ UK and Ateliers Bigata, a specialist in the maintenance of pressurized safety components,

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Jet ConneX activated on over 600 business jets worldwide

Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX (JX) business aviation inflight Wi-Fi solution has now been installed and activated on over 600 business jets worldwide. The milestone was celebrated at NBAA 2019 in Las Vegas, USA, the business aviation exhibition, highlighting the rapid uptake of Jet ConneX services in just under three years of commercial availability. Powered by Inmarsat’s

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Norwegian shares jump as plane deal and increased earnings reduce financial pressure

Stock in Norwegian Air (Norwegian) soared by as much as 23% as the Scandinavian airline not only announced a Q3 net income of NOK1.67 billion, up from a previously forecast NOK 1.47 billion, but also announced a leasing deal to offload 27 new Airbus jets it is committed to purchasing. Norwegian has raised its 2019

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Spirit Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft

Airbus and Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding for the airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo Family aircraft. Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for a mix of A319neos, A320neos, and A321neos to meet its future fleet requirements. “This new order represents another milestone for Spirit,”

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Qantas posts first-quarter full-year 2020 revenue of AU$4.56 billion

The Qantas Group continued to deliver revenue growth in the first quarter of FY20, up 1.8% to AU$4.56 billion compared with AU$4.49 billion in the prior corresponding period. Group Unit Revenue increased 2.1% versus the prior corresponding period. Total Group capacity was down 0.2%, driven by a 0.6% decrease for Group International, while Group Domestic

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The German Armed Forces take delivery of first NH90 Sea Lion helicopter

Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), with a further two to be delivered by the end of the year. In total, 18 Sea Lions have been ordered for the Germany Navy, with deliveries expected to be completed

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Embraer and Azul sign Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract

Embraer has signed a multiyear Flight Hour Repair Management Program contract with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Azul) to provide materials support for the carrier’s fleet of first generation E-Jets of commercial aircraft E190 and E195. Through Embraer’s TechCare portfolio of solutions, the multi-year agreement covers more than 300 repairable part numbers and includes both materials

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