Gogo reported the availability of an expanded suite of cockpit and datalink services for its business aviation customers from Honeywell’s Global Data Center (GDC). The additional services include Inmarsat Classic Aero (voice and data services) along with a variety of flight planning, datalink, graphical cockpit and weather information, flight following and concierge services. Gogo offers
Gogo, a global provider of broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, has received an STC from the FAA, which is required to launch its 2Ku next generation satellite connectivity service on board Aeromexico’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The certification allows Gogo and Aeromexico to offer service and begin testing the technology. It
The deal agreed back in June to sell a 61% stake in the country’s airline, TAP, to the American-Brazilian aviation tycoon David Neeleman and Portuguese bus company owner Humberto Pedrosa has been approved by the outgoing caretaker government, despite strong objections from the Socialist party. On Wednesday, just one day after the ousting of the
Aeromexico in partnership with Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training (LMCFT), presented its new Boeing 787 flight simulator on November 12th at the Aeromexico Training facility. This device will allow Aeromexico’s pilots to train under highly realistic operating conditions. With the arrival of the new simulator, Aeromexico can optimize scheduling and control of the pilot training
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Lufthansa have signed a wide-ranging partnership agreement that will see the two airline groups operating key routes between Singapore and Europe on a joint-venture basis, in addition to significantly expanding codeshare ties and deepening commercial co-operation. Flights between Singapore and both Frankfurt and Munich, as well as flights between Singapore and
Despite having successfully obtained one-day injunctions through Düsseldorf and Darmstadt labor courts on Tuesday 10th November against striking cabin crew who began a 7-day walk-out on Friday 6th, Lufthansa have failed to see the strike stopped completely after both labor courts ruled against the airline and allowed the cabin crew to continue their strike. 19,000
China Eastern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to launch inflight connectivity on international flights, partnering with Panasonic Avionics. The Chinese carrier, which, in partnership with China Telecom Satellite, was also the first to offer Wi-Fi on domestic flights, has installed Panasonic’s award-winning eXConnect inflight connectivity system on its newest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Panasonic
The Dubai Air Show which runs from the 8th – 12th November has been witness to the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi-based investment and development company Mubadala, to explore additional areas of cooperation, which could well include a possible European maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility. On
Global aviation training solutions provider BAA Training announces new capabilities for Airbus A320 cabin crew personnel training. Training academy is ready to provide clients with full package training at one location for Airbus A320 operators. Adding new facilities and training equipment to the existing ones, BAA Training is able to cover full range of Airbus
Seabury MRO Solutions, formerly known as Volartec, reported the expansion of its customer base with the signing of Nauru Airlines. Nauru Airlines has selected Alkym Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance to help with the process of bringing all airworthiness control tasks in house. Alkym Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance is one
