CommercialVirgin Galactic Unveils Spacecraft Cabin Design Virgin Galactic unveiled the design of VSS Unity cabin during a virtual event, sharing images of what its commercial passenger space flight experience will look like. The six seats are individually sized,…
ConnectivityGlobal Eagle Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Global Eagle has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to facilitate a sale of its assets to a group of loan holders. The company, which provides In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) to airlines and…
ConnectivityAmazon Pushes Further into Space With New Aerospace Business Segment Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched a new business segment last week dedicated to serving the aerospace and satellite industry. The new AWS Aerospace and Satellite Solutions division will be led by retired…
ConnectivityAirbus, Intelsat Join Tech Companies to Form HAPS Alliance A group of telecommunications, technology, aviation, and aerospace companies including Airbus Defense and Space and Softbank Corp., announced a new partnership called the HAPS Alliance, to promote the use of high altitude…
ConnectivityGilat ESA Terminal Demonstrates In-Flight Connectivity Over NGSO Satellites Gilat Satellite Networks said its first-to-flight Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) terminal has achieved what it calls an industry-first with In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) over Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellites. The company said the demonstration showed high…
ConnectivityAerkomm to Provide In-Flight Connectivity to Hong Kong Airlines Aerkomm subsidiary Aircom Pacific has agreed to provide Hong Kong Airlines with both its AirCinema and AERKOMM K++ In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions. Hong Kong Airlines plans to install Aircom’s solutions on 12 Airbus A320 and…
CommercialVirgin Galactic’s Second Spaceship Hits ‘Weight on Wheels’ Milestone Virgin Galactic has reached the “Weight on Wheels” milestone in the build of its second commercial spaceship, the company announced Tuesday. All major structural elements of the vehicle were assembled, and the vehicle…