INFORM GmbH (INFORM), a global provider of advanced optimization software for the aviation industry, has entered into an agreement with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Limited) to provide its comprehensive optimization software suite GroundStar (GS), to enhance the airline’s workforce management processes. With a fleet of over 250 aircraft, IndiGo is India’s largest passenger
For the first time in Turkey, Honeywell has supported channel partner MNG Jet in installing Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware on MNG Jet’s Bombardier Challenger 605. This satellite communications installation enables high-speed cabin Wi-Fi, via Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX service, for a better passenger connectivity experience. Additionally, it provides pilots with a better internet connection to
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has been selected by Virgin Orbit to provide inflight connectivity for its airborne rocket launch platform. Panasonic’s latest-generation high-speed inflight connectivity system has been installed on Cosmic Girl, the modified Boeing 747-400 that serves as the carrier aircraft for Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne system. Virgin Orbit is currently undergoing final rehearsals for
easyJet, Europe’s second-largest low-cost carrier has admitted that in January this year the company was the subject of a “highly sophisticated cyber-attack” and that email addresses and travel details of approximately nine million passengers had been compromised. In addition, the credit card details, including the all-important CVV security code number of 2,208 accounts had been
Pro Star Aviation, a premier innovative aerospace modification facility, has completed the first installation of the new Gogo AVANCE L5 into a Pilatus PC-24 aircraft. The Gogo AVANCE L5 was an upgrade from the factory-installed ATG-2000, delivering high-speed 4G aircraft connectivity enabling passengers and crew access to video streaming, web/email, voice/text, and more. Pro Star
Amerijet International Airlines, the U.S.-based cargo airline has signed a contract to use the FLYdocs® Aircraft Records Management Platform to manage its maintenance records. Under the five-year agreement with FLYdocs, the partnership will elevate the digital migration of aircraft records as well as an ERP integration to allow Amerijet to benefit from full digital aircraft compliance on-demand. With more than 45 years of experience in the cargo
ePlane, the advanced AI driven, B2B Sourcing and Business Intelligence platform for the Aerospace Parts and Repair markets announced the investment led by major Japanese trading and investing company, Marubeni Corporation, and current investors totaling US$9 million. ePlane is changing the way companies in the Aerospace industry are conducting business. The revolutionary online platform enables
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is by far the most significant issue to affect the technology industry in 2020. It will put incredible strain on the world’s economy, which will be effectively halted for three months or more. Many companies will not survive this initial phase, and almost all others will suffer significant drop in revenues, says
SunExpress, the joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has selected GE Aviation for a comprehensive safety contract including eFOQA Mainline. The program covers the SunExpress fleet including Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 airplanes and expands upon a previous agreement to enable advanced analytics with enriched data sets that will ultimately drive greater understanding of
Core Avionics & Industrial (CoreAVI) and Hensoldt announced that Hensoldt has selected CoreAVI’s COTS-D hardware IP and graphics and compute software to provide a new generation of safety certified mission computers and display systems. The system will be certified to DO-254/ED-80 and DO-178C/ED-12C Design Assurance Level (DAL) A. The system will use the AMD E9171
