Gogo, a leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, has been selected by Airbus as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) program. The designation officially enables factory line-fit installation of Gogo’s 2Ku global satellite solution on Airbus A320 Family, A330, and A380 aircraft after successful offerability process and
Icelandair has selected saf-Tglo blu photoluminescent floor path marking system for installation on its new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft. Icelandair has already installed STG Aerospace’s green-glowing SSUL system across its Boeing 757 and 767 fleets, and its decision to install the latest evolution of saf-Tglo on its latest fleet
Embraer has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) to provide inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) for the E-Jets E2, the second generation of E-Jets family of commercial aircraft. The new contract extended the partnership between the two companies, with Panasonic offering now Wi-Fi Streaming Entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity services for the E2s aircraft. Embraer customers will
Boeing has reported investments in two early-stage technology companies through the ventures arm of a new group called Boeing HorizonX, an innovation cell focused on accelerating potentially transformative aerospace technologies, manufacturing innovations and emerging business models. Boeing HorizonX has made a venture investment in Washington, D.C.-based Upskill, a provider of enterprise software for augmented reality
After six years of contract negotiations with Mesa Airlines, the carrier’s pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) have sought mediation services from the National Mediation Board (NMB) to assist with negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement. According to Capt. Andy Hughes, ALPA Mesa Air Group Chairman, “We are dissatisfied with the
Commsoft’s OASES system has been chosen by Farnborough Airport based Jetdeck Aviation (Jetdeck) to support its planned CAMO operations, with implementation commencing immediately. This is now the sixth contract signed for OASES in the first quarter of 2017, covering the engineering activities of eight aviation operations in eight different countries. Jetdeck will be accessing the
The most recent Airbus Global Market Forecast has indicated a potential need for 2,030 single-aisle and 540 widebody passenger and freighter aircraft in South America by 2035. According to Airbus President Latin America and Caribbean, Rafael Alonso, the region’s passenger and freighter fleet should surpass 3,000 in that time. The projections are based on an
Jeppesen has teamed with Bytron, a leading aviation systems service company, to now offer Jeppesen flight planning data through the Bytron skybook software system. skybook provides a complete crew briefing and flight monitoring solution to maximize operational efficiency for airlines, business aviation and military aviation operators. Access to skybook is available through any internet-enabled device,
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is to provide business-class and first-class passengers with iPads. At the same time, Doha-based Qatar airways has decided to offer the use of laptops for business-class passengers. Meanwhile, Dubai-based Emirates is to provide all passengers with a specialist handling service whereby passengers can keep their large electronic devices
Gogo (GOGO), a provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, has been selected by Virgin Australia to bring inflight connectivity to its domestic and international services. From April 2017, Virgin Australia will begin customer testing of the service using Gogo’s 2Ku technology on a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A full installation of 2Ku across
