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Connectivity

Astronics and Phasor Partner on Dual-Beam ESA

Phasor, a developer of electronically-steered antenna (ESA) systems for mobile broadband, is partnering with Astronics AeroSat to produce scalable, dual-beam ESA-based aeronautical terminals for connected business and commercial airlines. Phasor’s solid-state, software-defined…

Commercial

Boeing and Safran Team Up on APUs

Boeing and Safran will jointly design, build and service auxiliary power units used to start main engines and power onboard systems. Both companies will have a 50% stake in the partnership, which…

Business & GA

Viasat Ka-band to Connect Embraer Legacy Jets

Embraer is the first OEM to select Viasat’s high-speed, high-capacity Ka-band connectivity solution for its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets. The aircraft will be equipped with Viasat’s Global Aero Terminal 5510,…

Connectivity

SmartSky Nabs New C-Suite to Oversee IFC Sales

SmartSky Networks has created the new role of chief commercial officer and hired Nancy Walker to fill it. Walker will lead SmartSky's network-related sales and marketing efforts across sectors including business and commercial…

Connectivity

Emirates VP Talks Cost and Flexibility in Connected Airplanes

Emirates Airlines VP Patrick Brannelly’s opening keynote speech at the 2018 Global Connected Aircraft Summit provided a brutally honest assessment of the entire airplane connectivity ecosystem, from service and solutions providers to…

Commercial

Airbus, Boeing Seek Flexibility in Connected Airframes

Airbus and Boeing hold the aviation industry’s most unique perspective and position within the global connected aircraft ecosystem. The two OEMs build the airframes within which all of the links, modems, antennas…