Connectivity

Kuwait Airways Adds Next-Gen IFC with SITAOnAir

Kuwait Airways is extending its partnership with SITAOnAir to bring online next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) applications for its passengers. SITAOnAir will deploy its Internet OnAir portal and Mobile OnAir services, powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation network, across…

Commercial

Airbus Automating Emergency Descents on A350 XWB

The first Airbus A350-1000, which was delivered to launch operator Qatar Airways last month, is equipped with a new safety feature that will now be standard across all A350-1000s. Called the automated…

Embedded Avionics

Airbus Combines Tech into One Do-It-All Display

Airbus is combining synthetic vision and its primary full-format flight display (PF3D) into one screen that aims to show pilots everything they need. Teams for the synthetic vision and PF3D systems have…

Commercial

Airbus Adjusts Production Schedule for A380, A400M

Airbus has reworked its production plan for A380s and A400Ms. The new plan, which was presented to the European Works Council today, involves the production of six A380s and eight A400Ms per…

Connectivity

Airbus, Delta Seek Partners for Seamless Air Alliance

Together with Sprint, OneWeb and Barti Airtel, Airbus and Delta have formed a coalition of companies aimed at driving down the price and up the availability of in-flight connectivity. Dubbed Seamless Air…