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Senate probes whether poor FAA training affected 737 Max review
A Senate committee has launched an investigation related to allegations that inadequate training of Federal Aviation Administration safety inspectors caused the agency to improperly evaluate software new to the Boeing 737 Max.
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AIX: Airbus counting on digital cabin
Aircraft may be driven by Jet-A, but the cabin will be driven by data. That, at least, was the vision outlined by Airbus at AIX 2019 today.
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AIX: PAL equips long-haul fleet with SITAONAIR connectivity service
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has equipped its long-haul fleet with SITAONAIR’s Inmarsat GX Aviation-supported in-flight connectivity service.
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AIX: Bombardier prioritises accessibility and 'ease of travel'
Air travel, observes Patrick Baudis, is still a stressful experience for many people. So Bombardier’s head of marketing wants – indeed expects – to see “ease of travel” become a priority for the aviation industry over the coming years.
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AIX: Collins Aerospace adds new connectivity customers
Collins Aerospace has signed contracts with “seven or eight” unnamed airlines for its CabinConnect wireless high-speed broadband connectivity solution, and announced at the show a deal with Gulf Air to install its GlobalConnect managed digital service on the airline’s Airbus A320Neos.
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AIX: PXCom launches IFEC consulting service
PXCom is taking a holistic approach to aftercare through the launch of a new “360 degree”, platform-agnostic consulting service aimed at the in-flight entertainment and connectivity industry.
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NewsAIX: Inmarsat launches EAN, looks forward to post-takeover growth
Inmarsat is celebrating the 1000th installation of its GX Aviation, JetConneX and European Aviation Network (EAN) in-flight broadband services, as it looks forward to even stronger growth under new ownership when its $3.4 billion takeover by a consortium of private equity investors is finalised later this year.
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AIX: Thales completes Gemalto acquisition
Recently appointed Thales InFlyt chief executive Philippe Carette has confirmed completion of the company's acquisition of Gemalto, part of a "digital transformation" involving investment of €7 million ($7.8 billion) since 2014.
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AIX: Wifi Technologies sees aircraft as 'virtual hypermarkets'
Belgium-based Wifi Technologies is billing its shoebox-sized Air Streamer wireless IFE device as a sales tool that can turn aircraft cabins into “virtual hypermarkets”.
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AIX: Biometric testing tells airlines what passengers want
Biometric tests can tell airlines what passengers want
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AIX: Nordwind selects Inflight Canada system
Russia’s Nordwind Airlines has selected Inflight Canada’s PSS+ in-flight connectivity system for its new fleet of six Boeing 777-300ERs.
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AIX: All-round view makes aircraft a high-visibility zone
Passengers familiar with the view-from-outside delivered by external-mounted cameras are in for a surprise when they get a look through Latecoere’s new “360” system. Mounted either on the belly or roof, the 360 is a small 4k resolution camera with bubble-view anamorphic lens and modern processing power to deliver – ...
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NewsAIX: Celestica carves a niche in legacy aircraft
For Canadian electronics wizards Celestica, the path to the future joins legacy hardware with sophisticated stock control systems and careful technology selection to slash the cost of supporting out-of-production aircraft.
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SIAEC, NokScoot in Thailand line maintenance joint venture
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) and NokScoot have formed a line maintenance joint venture in Thailand.
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FAA to begin 737 Max software final review in 'coming weeks'
The Federal Aviation Administration now expects to receive Boeing's final 737 Max software update in the "coming weeks", saying Boeing needs more time to develop the fix.
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AIX: American Airlines eyes more wi-fi sponsorship deals
American Airlines passengers will be given free access to Apple Music through the carrier's ViaSat Ka-band in-flight connectivity service, thanks to a new sponsorship deal with the tech giant which could help pave the way to making paid-for onboard wi-fi a thing of the past.
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AIX: Star Alliance plans one-stop digital shop
Passengers travelling on Star Alliance carriers will eventually be able to access everything they need to know about any of the group's 28 members through the app or website of their preferred airline, under a new digital services platform that is being rolled out this year and next.
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AIX: Cabin interiors market takes cues from car industry
Aircraft cabin interiors will increasingly take cues from the car industry, which shares the unique challenge of keeping customers happy and comfortable for long periods of time in a confined space. Unlike the automobile sector, however, lead times to develop new aircraft cabins can take years rather than months – ...
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Sabena Technics acquires French maintenance rival
French MRO group Sabena Technics has disclosed its acquisition of compatriot provider New EAS.
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AnalysisBoeing finally takes its 737 Max message public
After months of relative quiet, Boeing on 27 March took its 737 Max message public.