Inflight connectivity soars higher than ever
When the Airbus Perlan Mission II takes flight later this year it will soar higher than ever. And it will do so with a new...
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Wizz Air gets online – without wifi!
The first Wizz Air plane with in-flight connectivity entered service last week. But this is not a typical internet connection on a plane. Powered by...
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OneWeb launches high-speed satellite production facility
How does a company get a 650 satellite constellation into operation affordably and before the earliest builds are outdated? Building two a day in a...
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Aireon space-based ADS-B data helps in driving decision on 737 MAX groundings
It took a review of additional data but Transport Canada finally joined the global collection of aviation regulators that grounded the Boeing 737 MAX. That...
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Aireon can prevent lost planes anywhere on the planet, and that’s not the best part
Aireon's space-based ADS-B tracking will know the location of every commercial aircraft. More important are the operational improvements it will bring to life.
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Streaming to the Electronic Flight Bag: Norwegian, Astronics push forward with webFB
Processing more aircraft performance data faster means cost savings for airlines and a better ride for passengers. Norwegian and Astronics teamed up to deliver content...
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Iridium picks up the pace
Iridium has a target date for its 5th launch of Iridium NEXT satellites. With that event the company aims to pick up the pace, speeding...
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Iridium-4 to launch on an old friend
Choosing to launch on a flight-proven SpaceX rocket earns Iridium a (mostly useless) mark on history. The company will be the first to launch multiple...
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Bringing a 360 view to the moving map
Can a more immersive moving map experience turn more passengers into inflight shopping customers? A greater opportunity to both entertain and engage passengers is part...
