ATM ModernizationBlakey: NextGen Could Face Sequestration Impacts AIA President Marion Blakey The automatic $1.2 trillion cut from U.S. government spending over the next 10 years scheduled for Jan. 2 could have a devastating impact on the full-scale implementation of NextGen, according to…
CommercialRow 44 Achieves Milestones in Satellite-Based In-Flight Wi-Fi Row 44 surpassed 350 aircraft installed with its in-flight Wi-Fi system, the company said Wednesday. The Westlake Village, Calif.-based manufacturer also announced an increase in its satellite capacity over North America, Southern…
ATM ModernizationMexico to Deploy Thales ATM System Thales was selected by Mexican Airspace Navigation Services (SENEAM) to deploy its Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS) across a number of Mexican airports. Thales said its AMHS system for Mexico is based…
CommercialPanasonic Avionics to Supply IFE for Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a $400 million agreement with Panasonic Avionics to install in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 Airbus and Boeing aircraft in its fleet. The agreement…
CommercialVirgin Atlantic to Introduce ARINC In-Flight Wi-Fi Virgin Atlantic Airways has a new agreement with ARINC to begin providing its new in-flight Wi-Fi solution, Cabin Connect, in early 2013. Cabin Connect provides Internet access to airline passengers via their…
ATM ModernizationIndustry Updates Congress on NextGen Implementation NextGen faces several potential roadblocks in the future, but the industry must remain committed to seeing the airspace modernization initiative succeed, according to testimony before a House subcommittee on Wednesday. “The FAA…
CommercialViaSat Expands Exede In-Flight Service for Commercial Airlines ViaSat is expanding its Exede in-flight Internet service to serve commercial airlines. JetBlue has selected the Ka-band system for its fleet of 370 aircraft; ViaSat said it expects to begin installations later…
Business & GARockwell Collins Introduces Airshow iPad App Rockwell Collins on Tuesday said its Airshow 3D moving map is available as an iPad app. Airshow delivers real-time in-flight information with weather data and satellite-based imagery showing passengers the exact position…