Connectivity50Mbps In-Flight Connectivity Could be Available Within a Year Yahsat, the United Arab Emirates-based satellite operator, today announced the successful trial of a 50 mbps in-flight connection. The result of a partnership between Yahsat, du, Etihad Airways Engineering, Hughes Network Systems…
Curated ContentFaulty Maps Might Have Caused Fatal March Helicopter Crash in Ireland According to a report from Ireland's national public-service media organization, RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann), faulty maps might be to blame for a Coastguard helicopter crash off Black Rock Island in March. Read more…
MilitaryLockheed Martin F-35 Sustainment Woes Hurting Readiness The U.S. Defense Department's new fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning IIs is experiencing spare parts shortages and other sustainment problems that are hurting the readiness of the fighter jets, according to…
Curated ContentQatar Airways Improves Passenger App Capabilities Qatar Airways has enhanced its mobile app for ease of use for customers. The app features allow passengers to have all important information they need at their fingertips through their mobile devices.…
ConnectivityInmarsat, Deutsche Telekom Test In-Flight Broadband Network Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom have successfully completed the first flight trials of satellite and complementary ground network for their European Aviation Network (EAN) service, Inmarsat said. EAN is a dedicated aviation solution…
Business & GAEngine Issues Might Lower Bombardier C Series Jet Deliveries Bombardier is reviewing its delivery plans of its C Series jet for the year after United Technologies said is resolving issues with its geared turbofan engines. Read more at Reuters.
ConnectivityRamping Up Russian Avionics Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has confirmed that the avionics development initiative will be part of an overarching national program for the development of the Russian aviation industry through 2025
CommercialEnhanced Flight Vision Systems: Now Landing Vision system technologies are addressing safety issues by providing a direct countermeasure — creating visibility for the pilot, and thus, eliminating low-visibility conditions as a key factor in civil