Teledesic aims to select by year-end either Italy's Alenia Spazio or Lockheed Martin as prime contractor for its orbiting Ka-band internet-in-the-sky broadband satellite network. Dennis James, Teledesic president says: "Despite the current financial markets, we still intend to deliver on our promise of broadband connectivity on a global scale." Teledesic plans to deploy a constellation of around 288 satellites in low Earth orbit.
Source: Flight International
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has unveiled initial destinations to which it will deploy Boeing 777-300ERs with refurbished interior. The first aircraft – out of 81 of the type to be refreshed – is undergoing the modification from 1 July. Emirates says it will offer the upgraded cabin initially on services ...
Former Piaggio Aerospace chief executive Carlo Logli has been appointed president of Italian seat manufacturer Aviointeriors.
Air India will introduce a premium-economy product on its Airbus A320neo fleet, as part of a comprehensive cabin refresh that will also see new seats in business and economy classes.
