SmartSky’s patented spectrum reuse radio technology receives FCC certification

SmartSky Networks’ patented SmartSky 4G radio system completed the major milestone of receiving FCC certification, clearing the way for deployment of the ultra-fast SmartSky 4G air-to-ground network later this year, with nationwide service launching in mid-2017. Haynes Griffin, SmartSky Chairman and CEO, stated, “After investing tens of millions of dollars and over five years of […]

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Eirtech Aviation and its paint subsidiaries to become "IAC Limited" or “International Aerospace Coatings Limited”

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Effective 1st October 2016, Eirtech Aviation Limited and its paint subsidiaries will be known as “IAC Limited” or “International Aerospace Coatings Limited”. The new name reflects the global presence as a full-fledged partner in the International Aerospace Coatings Companies Group. The name change allows Eirtech Aviation to incorporate IAC’s corporate name recognition into its business

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IATA seeks collaborative effort to stem unruly passenger incidents

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With 2015 seeing a continued increase in the number of incidents of unruly passengers reported to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), its president, Alexandre de Juniac has called for a collaborate effort to reduce the problem. In 2014 there were 9,316 incidents (1 per 1,282 flights), while in 2015 incidents increased to 10,854 (1

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Chris Browne to become new COO of easyJet

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easyJet released that Warwick Brady has advised the Board of his intention to leave easyJet and that he will be succeeded as Chief Operating Officer by Chris Browne, formerly Chief Operating Officer of TUI Airlines, and currently a non-executive director of easyJet plc with effect from 1 October 2016. Chris will stand down from the

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Japan Airlines extends Boeing parts solutions agreement 10 years

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Boeing signed an agreement with Japan Airlines to extend its partnership with the company to provide spare parts solutions for another 10 years. The renewed Japan Airlines agreement for Boeing’s GoldCare Expendables, formerly Integrated Materials Management (IMM), is an expendable parts service solution that builds on more than a decade of success. The partnership reduces

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RwandAir takes delivery of its first A330 aircraft

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RwandAir, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus long-haul widebody A330 aircraft. In doing so, it becomes the East African launch operator of the aircraft and Airbus’s newest customer. The A330 is the first wide-body aircraft in RwandAir’s fleet and is configured in a

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Gogo to develop next generation ground network to support in-flight connectivity in North America

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Gogo, a leader in providing broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment to the aviation industry, is developing its next generation ground-based technology to better serve the connectivity needs of business and commercial aviation in North America. This technology will offer a ground-like performance, including the ability to stream videos, for business aviation aircraft, commercial regional

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Orizon Aerostructures signs agreement to purchase Spirit AeroSystems' Chanute operations

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Newly formed Orizon Aerostructures has signed an agreement to purchase Spirit AeroSystems’ Chanute operations, expanding on its June announcement to establish an aerospace manufacturing facility in Chanute, Kan. As part of the agreement, Spirit’s Chanute statement of work will transition under the new company name Orizon Aerostructures – Chanute, Inc. Current Spirit employees in Chanute

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GA Telesis Engine Services correlates engine test cell, launching full capabilities for the CFM56-7B product line

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GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) reported the successful correlation of the company’s test cell for testing of CFM56-7B engine model types. The full service engine overhaul and repair station has completed test cell correlation per plan and only a few months after inducting the first CFM56-7B into the shop. “The recent correlation of our test

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