In-flight satellite connectivity is now available on Ansat helicopters in Russia. The Mku30 system from Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, received regulatory approval for in-flight operations.
Panasonic Avionics extends, expands Sport 24 deal with IMG Media
Millions more passengers could soon see expanded access to live sporting events on their in-flight entertainment screens. Under a renewed and expanded deal announced earlier this month Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) will increase its distribution of IMG’s Sport 24 network to include aircraft outside of its direct service portfolio.
Digging deep: Talking in-flight live television with Panasonic Avionics
On the heels of a significant announcement extending and expanding its Sport 24 live television marketing deal with IMG Media, Panasonic Avionics is spectacularly optimistic about the future of live television as part of the in-flight entertainment content portfolio. Moreover, it expects to change the way that content is packaged and delivered to passengers.
New Mint seats to fly on JetBlue’s A321neo, A321LR this year
JetBlue’s newest planes will feature its newest Mint business class seats on board. This is now confirmed not just for the A321LRs planned to serve London, but the other A321neo low density configuration as well.
Inmarsat joins Project HEART with connectivity for single-pilot ops
Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network could soon be part of a hydrogen-powered regional flying scheme in the United Kingdom. The effort, driven by the UK government, will also explore the option of single-pilot operations for commercial flights, using the data network to offer support for that pilot while in the sky.
Boeing delays 777X deliveries to 2023
The Boeing 777X promises to be a game-changing long-haul aircraft when it enters commercial service. Alas, airlines and passengers must wait three more years before that comes to pass.
Gogo caught up in the GameStop Short Squeeze
A spike in Gogo’s trading volume and price suggests the in-flight connectivity company is caught up in the Reddit-powered push to squeeze out short positions.
WE by West adds Qloo "cultural AI" to in-flight content recommendation engine
How many data points does it take to generate a compelling artificial intelligence engine for in-flight entertainment recommendations? West Entertainment and Qloo are crunching 750 billion bits of data as part of the new WE by West content management platform.
Spirit Airlines new Free Spirit loyalty program now live
The new Free Spirit program is now live. And with it comes some change in the company’s approach to airline loyalty.
JetBlue A220 sees softer seats feel thanks to Ultrafabrics, Tapis innovation
It is unlikely that you’ll snag a ride on Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo or the McLaren Elva any time soon, but sitting down on board a new JetBlue A220 could offer one significant similarity: The new planes feature an Ultraleather seat covering of the same lineage as those much more rare experiences.