All articles by Mary Kirby – Page 17
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Aircell names new CFO with pre-IPO experience
In-flight connectivity service provider Aircell has appointed Norman Smagley as chief financial officer, effective 7 September.
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NewsPICTURE: Delta taps Weber and Panasonic for refurbishment of 747s
Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its refurbishment strategy for 16 Boeing 747s, which entered the fleet through the carrier's merger with Northwest...
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NewsIMS develops new purpose-built portable IFE for airlines
Identifying a need in the market for a rugged portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) device with extended battery life, California-based IMS has opted to...
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Delta nears completion of Gogo installs; eyes Wi-fi for RJs
Delta Air Lines is nearing completion of a massive retrofit of its mainline domestic fleet with Aircell's air-to-ground (ATG)-based Gogo in-flight Internet...
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NewsLufthansa eyes in-flight Internet for short-haul fleet
Lufthansa is looking closely at bringing in-flight communications to its short-haul fleet to address what it believes is a growing need for passengers to...
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Nigeria upgraded to Category 1 rating by US FAA
Nigeria has achieved a Category 1 rating under the US Federal Aviation Administration's International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme,
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NewsAUVSI: Thrane & Thrane looks to revolutionize UAV connectivity
Thrane & Thrane believes its new Aviator 200 hardware for Inmarsat's SwiftBroadband 200 aeronautical service will revolutionize airborne communications for the unmanned aircraft market
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Korean Air studying in-flight connectivity solutions
(Clarifies that Korean Air will be deciding on what kind of connectivity options it will consider but will not be deciding on a supplier by year-end.) Nearly...
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NewsAmbit agrees to pay financial settlement to Aircell
US technology firm Ambit Corp has agreed to pay a financial settlement to Aircell and refrain from pursuing further litigation against the firm or any of...
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Viking taps IFE Services for PlayStation Portable IFE units
Swedish carrier Viking Airlines has contracted IFE Services to supply PlayStation Portable (PSP) in-flight entertainment units for distribution on board...
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NewsThales lauds Inmarsat's Ka plan; eyes opportunities for IFEC
Thales is optimistic it can provide certified avionics equipment to support superfast Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity within a few years,...
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Thuraya develops aeronautical service for in-flight connectivity
Mobile satellite service company Thuraya has announced its formal entrance into the aeronautical market with the introduction of "reliable and cost-effective"...
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PICTURE: United, Continental unveil new branding for combined airline
United Airlines and Continental Airlines have unveiled the new visual branding and livery they will employ after their proposed merger is completed. The...
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NewsAircell moves to monetise Gogo portal by whitelisting car service
Aircell has partnered with GroundLink to enable passengers to book ground transportation while in-flight without paying for a session of Aircell's Gogo in-flight...
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NewsSuperfast in-flight connectivity on horizon as Inmarsat reveals $1.2b Ka plan
Ultra-high-speed in-flight connectivity via Ka-band satellites is on the horizon for commercial and business aircraft operators following Inmarsat's decision...
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e.Digital suspends development of next generation portable IFE
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist e.Digital is suspending development of its next generation eVU players after posting a fiscal first quarter...
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NewsEmbraer does not see partnering with Airbus, Boeing on E-Jets re-engining
Embraer does not intend to team with Airbus or Boeing if it opts to re-engine its E-Jets, but says it would look to forge industrial partnerships with first- and second-tier suppliers.
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NewsAstronics expects to benefit from integrated IFEC/seat boon
Astronics expects to see its EmPower in-seat power system business grow in the narrowbody market as major in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC)...
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Embraer does not see partnering with Airbus, Boeing on E-Jets re-engining
Embraer does not intend to team up with Airbus or Boeing if it opts to re-engine its E-Jets, but says it would look to forge industrial partnerships with...