Commercial

Aerkomm Partners with Airbus, Others on Connectivity

In-flight entertainment provider Aerkomm has expanded its global network of connectivity partners to include Airbus, Republic Engineers Maldives, Onurair, Air Malta and Global Eagle. With Airbus, Aerkomm has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a Ka-band…

Military

New DOD Hire Will Oversee F-35 Software Upgrades

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) has created a new position to oversee its future software strategy, including key elements of F-35 aircraft system upgrades. Jeff Boleng, a former U.S. Air Force cyber…

Commercial

Boeing, BAE, Rolls-Royce Invest in Hypersonic Propulsion

Boeing has invested in U.K.-based Reaction Engines, whose technology the company says will contribute to the next generation of hypersonic flight and space access vehicles. Boeing’s HorizonX Ventures investment subsidiary participated in the…

Embedded Avionics

Honeywell, Ball Target U.S. Customers With New Optical Data Links

Honeywell is collaborating with Ball Aerospace to develop and produce optical communication data links that enable satellite operators to deliver high-capacity connectivity. Together, the two companies will establish volume production of optical…

Commercial

US Air Force Cuts Fuel Costs by Going Paperless

  After seven years, the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) has proof of the value of portable electronic EFBs in transport-category military aircraft. What started off in 2010 as an…

Military

DOD Considering Joint Office on Artificial Intelligence

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD), which is trying to improve the military's artificial intelligence capabilities, is considering setting up a joint office focused on just that. “We would we concentrate all of DOD’s…

Connectivity

Airline IFC Must Evolve to Meet Customer Demands

The world of in-flight connectivity (IFC) is entering a new era as airlines and suppliers prepare to grapple with fresh customer demands. David Bartlett, CTO of Panasonic Avionics, told the Passenger Experience Conference…

Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics to Outfit Turkish Airlines with IFC Suite

Panasonic Avionics and Turkish Airlines have announced a major commitment to in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions to be line-fit installed on 50 wide-bodied aircraft the airline has on order and with options for a further…

Connectivity

Kuwait Airways Adds Next-Gen IFC with SITAOnAir

Kuwait Airways is extending its partnership with SITAOnAir to bring online next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) applications for its passengers. SITAOnAir will deploy its Internet OnAir portal and Mobile OnAir services, powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation network, across…