ConnectivityEmirates Taps Inmarsat for a Major New IFC Deal Inmarsat has won a major contract in the in-flight connectivity (IFC) arena with one of the standout airlines in this area. Emirates has selected Inmarsat as its IFC provider for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350s, as…
ConnectivityGIT Satellite Communications Expands Portfolio with Iridium Certus Service GIT Satellite Communications (GIT) has become an Iridium Certus service provider and will support U.S. government customers with hardware platforms, airtime, and data services. This is an expansion of services for GIT, a…
Air TaxiRYSE Opens Reservation System for Ultralight eVTOL Following Debut at CES RYSE Aero Technologies recently announced the opening of the reservation system for their ultralight eVTOL [electric vertical take-off and landing] vehicle, the RECON. The eVTOL aircraft are expected to be delivered in…
ConnectivityAirbus to Provide Tactical Satellite Communications for Belgian Ministry of Defence Airbus signed a contract with the Belgian Ministry of Defence, the company announced last week. Airbus will provide tactical satellite communications services for the Armed Forces over a 15-year period. Airbus plans…
Editor's NoteSatcom Direct Installs Prototype Ka-Band Antenna for Testing, Validation Satcom Direct installed the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on an SD Gulfstream G550. The Ka-band antenna is a prototype terminal, the second in the SD Plane Simple antenna series, and it…
Air TaxiThe Surprising Market Demand for Regional Air Mobility Despite being on average less than 20 minutes away from a regional airport, most Americans spend time either driving to their final destination or driving to a large airport to fly on…
RegulationEmbraer Delivers Newly Certified Phenom 300MED to Launch Customer GrandView Embraer Executive Jets has delivered the first Phenom 300MED to Middle River, Maryland-based GrandView Aviation after the aircraft received its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and…
CommercialCommercial Air Traffic On Track to Meet Pre-Pandemic Levels by June As many individuals make their New Year’s resolutions, commercial aviation companies have some predictions of their own. A report published by international aircraft leasing company Avolon set the stage for an optimistic…