Air Transport Interiors & Connectivity
May 29, 2013
Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have equipped two Boeing 777-300s for an inflight connectivity trial through the end of 2013.
Apr 16, 2013
[CORRECTED HEADLINE] Aircell has completed its acquisition of the Airfone business unit of LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways Corp.
Apr 12, 2013
Mobile satellite communications specialist Inmarsat is preparing to launch three Ka-band I-5 satellites, tipped to be the next major step change for inflight entertainment and connectivity.
Apr 12, 2013
Lufthansa Systems is in final customer negotiations for its BoardConnect wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) system following a series of airline trials.
Apr 11, 2013
Oman Air is interested in Ka-band connectivity to provide the carrier with greater bandwidth; however, the move would require its aircraft to be equipped with a new antenna.
Jan 09, 2017
Germany has completed the integration of civil and military air traffic management (ATM) throughout its airspace.
Dec 22, 2016
United Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER Dec. 21.
Dec 22, 2016
Airport apps for smartphones can help passengers maneuver through the airport from the “garage to the gate.”
Dec 22, 2016
Airports are using smartphone apps and other means to let customers get everything from gate assignments, baggage claim and check in info to finding a restroom.
Dec 21, 2016
Kurt Hofmann interviewed Mark Schwab in Rio de Janeiro in December, where the Alliance celebrated the opening of a dedicated lounge at Rio’s Galeão–Tom Jobim International Airport. Schwab joined Star from United Airlines in 2011. He retires Jan. 1 and will be succeeded by COO Jeffrey Goh.
Dec 19, 2016
Turkish Airlines has chosen Panasonic Avionics to install its eX1 inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) system on Turkish Airlines’ upcoming fleet of narrowbody aircraft.
Dec 13, 2016
Russia’s Aurora Airline has relaxed restrictions on the use of smartphones and tablets on takeoff and landing.
Dec 13, 2016
Southwest Airlines plans to have a fully Wi-Fi-equipped fleet by the end of 2017, and has entered into agreements with inflight connectivity providers to significantly increase the speed of its onboard Wi-Fi services starting next year.