CommercialWhat’s Next for ADS-B in the US Air Traffic System? Now that the FAA’s ADS-B Out airspace mandate has been in place for well over a year, the U.S. air traffic system’s new primary surveillance medium has a Flight ID issue that…
Editor's NoteEditor's Note: FAA Works on Latest ADS-B Challenges and Opportunities Some readers might see the cover of our latest digital edition and think: ADS-B again? That’s an understandable reaction, especially for those impacted by the FAA’s 2020 rule. During the years leading…
CommercialDelta Air Lines Expands Fleet with New Airbus A321neo Order Delta is continuing its 2021 fleet modernization strategy with a new agreement that will add 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft are being converted from purchase rights into firm…
ConnectivityCAAC Validates JetWave Connectivity System for Airbus A320s in China The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved a validation of Honeywell's MCS-8420 JetWave satellite connectivity system for Airbus A320 aircraft. A320s using the MCS-8420 system in the CAAC-controlled flight information…
CommercialEmbraer Studying Next Generation Turboprop Concept for Regional Airline Market Embraer is studying the development of a next-generation turboprop aircraft with rear-mounted engines and a "jet-like" passenger experience, according to comments made by their top engineering executive during a live webcast hosted…
CommercialCathay Pacific Adds 4K IFE Screens to Latest Digital Cabin Upgrades Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced new full cabin 4K ultra-high definition in-flight entertainment (IFE) screens across its new fleet of Airbus A321neo aircraft, the latest in a series of wireless digital and…
Business & GAVista Global Sees Demand for Private Flying Surge Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in First Half of 2021 Vista Global – the parent company of VistaJet and XO - experienced record growth during the first six months of 2021, selling over 8,000 new annual subscription hours, an increase of 67…
Business & GAPODCAST: Sentient Jet CEO Talks International Expansion and the Jet Card's Digital Transformation On this episode of the Connected Aircraft Podcast, Andrew Collins, CEO of Sentient Jet joins as the guest to discuss the company’s recent international expansion, a surge in new private jet passengers,…
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