Gogo launches expanded cockpit and datalink services

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 […]

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Lufthansa Technik has successfully completed 16g certification testing for 'chair'

Lufthansa Technik AG’s new seating concept, ‘chair’, has passed all 16g and 9g certification tests for forward and aft facing installations. This certification allows owners, operators, and designers to choose from thousands of possible ‘chair’ configurations to match the need of a particular cabin environment. The ETSO (European Technical Standard Orders) / TSO (Technical Standard

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Vector Aerospace inks engine services agreement with PNG Air

Vector Aerospace has signed an engine services agreement with PNG Air, formerly known as Airlines of PNG, based out of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. As per the terms of the multi-year exclusive agreement, Vector Aerospace will provide comprehensive fixed-wing aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services to PNG Air’s new fleet of Pratt

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Gogo receives STC for next generation satellite internet service on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft

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

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Despite strong opposition, Portuguese government approves TAP sale

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

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Aeromexico inaugurates new Boeing 787 simulator

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

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Air Lease Corporation delivers first of four new 777-300ERs on long term lease to EVA Air

Air Lease Corporation reported the delivery of the first of four new B777-300ER widebody aircraft on long term lease with EVA Air (Taiwan). The additional three aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2016 and 2017, and all four are from ALC’s order book with Boeing.

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UAL’s October 2015 consolidated traffic increased 3.6% and consolidated capacity increased 1.4% versus October 2014. UAL’s October 2015 consolidated load factor increased 1.7 points to 83.4% compared to October 2014. American Airlines Group’s total traffic in October 2015 was up 5.8% versus October 2014, while total capacity was up 2.1% year on year. Total passenger

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SIA and Lufthansa Group forge extensive partnership involving JV on key routes

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

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