ConnectivityIberia Introduces Free EAN-Powered In-flight Messaging for Business Passengers Iberia, the Madrid, Spain-based international airline, has rolled out free in-flight messaging for its business class and "Iberia Plus" passengers, powered by the airline's fleet equipped with European Aviation Network (EAN)…
CommercialEuroconsult Expects 21,000 Commercial Aircraft to Feature In-flight Internet by 2031 The number of commercial aircraft featuring in-flight internet services is expected to double within the next decade, according to the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) market outlook report published by Euroconsult. According to…
Business & GABritten-Norman Developing Garmin TXi Certification for Islander Cockpits Britten-Norman, the U.K.-based turboprop aircraft manufacturer, is developing a type certification path for the integration of Garmin's TXi engine indication system (EIS) into its Islander aircraft, according to an AUg. 18 announcement…
CommercialAlaska Airlines to Launch Electronic Bag Tag Program Alaska Airlines has become the first U.S.-based airline to commit to introducing an electronic bag tag program, according to a July 19 announcement.
ConnectivityLufthansa Launches FlyNet App to Make In-Flight Internet Purchasing Easier Lufthansa has rolled out a new smartphone application developed by Deutsche Telekom called "FlyNet" designed to make the purchasing and use of in-flight internet on short- and long-haul flights a three-step process…
Business & GAGulfstream Completes First Flight of New G800 Gulfstream’s new G800 business jet completed its first flight at the company’s Savannah headquarters on Wednesday, launching the flight testing campaign for what will become the longest-range aircraft in the company's history.…
CommercialNorse Atlantic Airways is Flying with Anuvu In-flight Entertainment Service Norse Atlantic Airways has become the latest airline to feature in-flight entertainment service in its cabins supplied by Anuvu. The Arendal, Norway-based airline started operating passenger carrying flights on June 20, after…
ConnectivityAir Canada to Equip A321XLR Fleet with Intelsat Connectivity Air Canada will be equipping a fleet of Airbus A321XLR aircraft ordered by the airline in March, with Intelsat's line-fit 2Ku satellite connectivity technology. According to a June 15 announcement of the…
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