Commercial10 Challenges Facing Passenger Aviation The airline industry is facing many obstacles that challenge the sustainability of their business models. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic first caused widespread disruptions, passenger volumes dropped to historically low levels.…
CommercialOPINION: Freedom and Flexibility Drive the Future of Airline Customer Service Rahul Jolly, President of Global Travel and Hospitality at digital business services company Teleperformance, delves into the latest consumer travel demands and why businesses need to act now to drive digital transformation…
CommercialOPINION: Touchless Travel—The Trend the Pandemic Unconsciously Sparked It has been three years since the U.S. went into lockdown, when air travel hit a standstill and our backyards had to suffice for a summer vacation spot. The travel space was…
CommercialEuropean Aviation Shows Signs of Recovery The aviation industry has been transformed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as recovery continues, Eurocontrol has published an analysis paper that breaks down the industry’s current situation and also…
ConnectivityViasat Sees Acquisition of Inmarsat Helping Growth of Passenger Demand for In-flight Connectivity Viasat has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion, in a deal that the California-based satellite communications believes will help to serve the surging growth of passenger demand…
ConnectivityGogo’s John Wade Talks Intelsat Commercial Aviation In-flight Connectivity Acquisition In early September, Intelsat made the move to acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business for $400 million. Despite the aviation industry’s struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic and Intelsat’s ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring,…
Business & GAZeroAvia Completes First Hydrogen-Powered Flight ZeroAvia has completed the first hydrogen-fueled commercial-grade aircraft flight using their Piper M-class six-seater turboprop . The UK government has funded ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-fueled program through their Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Program. This…
ConnectivityIntelsat to Acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation In-flight Connectivity Business Intelsat agreed to acquire Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business for $400 million in cash, the operator announced late Monday. Gogo provides in-flight connectivity (IFC) to more than 3,000 commercial aircraft, serving 21 commercial…
CommercialHow MRO is Unlocking Huge Opportunities for Digital Twins in Aviation With interest in digital twin technology at an all-time high across a wide variety of industries, the aerospace and defense industries are pioneering its adoption. This is particularly true for the commercial aviation…
CommercialThree Moving Targets for Aviation Operators and MROs in 2019 In 2019, global fleet and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) markets will see dynamic growth as the demand for air travel rises. Alongside this, organizations will have to deal with fluctuating…