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Panasonic Avionics signs deals with China Eastern Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui

China Eastern Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s (Panasonic) eX3 inflight entertainment (IFE) system and Wi-Fi connectivity service for its fleet of 35 new A350s and 787 aircraft. China Eastern Airlines, in partnership with China Telecom Satellite, was the first Chinese carrier to offer Panasonic’s global Wi-Fi service on domestic flights and has already begun […]

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Passenger baggage real-time tracking has potential to save air transport industry US$3 billion

As a result of a number of trials and the disclosure from Delta Airlines, which already employs real-time tracking on passengers’ luggage providing a 99% success rate in bag tracking, global IT provider SITA and the Air Transport Association (IATA) have revealed that if further adopted, the air traffic industry could reduce the number of

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STG Aerospace secures EASA approval for saf-Tglo blu photoluminescent system across the Airbus range

STG Aerospace reported that EASA has approved its latest photoluminescent floorpath marking system, saf-Tglo blu, for the following aircraft in the current Airbus fleet – the A300, A310, A320, A330 and A340. This is the first time that an emergency egress system using blue photoluminescence has been approved for use in any aircraft application. saf-Tglo

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Global training provider awards A320 Door Trainer order to EDM

EDM, a lobal provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has won an A320 Door Trainer order from a leading global training provider. The Door Trainer will be used to train airline cabin crew to become proficient in the safe operation of A320 aircraft emergency exits and doors including procedures for

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Magnetic MRO teams up with Kuehne+Nagel for global engine stand management solutions

Magnetic MRO will cooperate with Kuehne + Nagel in offering global engine stand management solutions. The combination of Magnetic MRO brand EngineStands24.com and Kuehne + Nagel engine logistics solution KN EngineChain will result in a global digitalized one-stop solution for transportation and storage of aerospace engine stands. This co-operation will set a new industry standard

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Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile announce global availability of new 3G eXPhone system

Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile have announced the global availability of the new 3G eXPhone system. The new technology builds on the success of Panasonic’s eXPhone service, which is already installed on over 450 aircraft across 19 airlines worldwide. Airlines such as Etihad, Cathay Pacific, Aer Lingus, EuroWings, SAS and Air Serbia have already started to

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Rotable Repairs selects Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software

Component Control reported that Rotable Repairs, an aviation wheel and brake services provider, is leveraging Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software to further enhance its responsive customer service. Based in southeast England, the independently owned EASA Parts 145, FAA Part 145 and Transport Canada-approved repair station serves airlines, hangar facilities and distributor industries which require

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones banned from all U.S. flights

In light of a number of incidents where Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones have experienced hazardous levels of overheating, to the point where Samsung issued recalls on September 15 and October 13, 2016, both the original and replacement models of this smartphone have now been banned from air transportation within the United States, effective October 15.

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SATCOM Direct expands manufacturing and repair capabilities

Satcom Direct (SD) obtains Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) by the FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, and receives EASA 145 Repair Station designation. This official approval by the FAA marks SD as an authorized manufacturer for avionics, as well as an authorized maintenance repair and overhaul center for all SD avionics. The certification was awarded

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