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Connect pushes forward on certification, expects American Airlines investment

4 August 2023 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

Connect Airlines aims to bring its Q400 fleet to Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport and beyond.

Connect Airlines has been quiet of late, but that does not mean the company has not been busy. As it continues to work with the FAA towards certification of its operations, the company also scored new funding, adjusted its organizational structure, and expects that a major US airline will buy in to the plan.

This story is about: American Airlines, ATR 72-600, certification, Connect Airlines, hydrogen, regulations Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

AirBaltic picks Starlink for inflight internet

10 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An airBaltic A220-300 at the carrier's home base in Riga

Inflight WiFi is coming to airBaltic. The carrier will fit its fleet of A220-300 aircraft with the SpaceX Starlink system, providing complimentary internet services in the sky.

This story is about: A220-300, AirBaltic, certification, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jonathan Hofeller, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Martin Gauss, regulations, SpaceX, Starlink, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate Filed Under: IFEC

WestJet adds MAX 10 to fleet plan

29 September 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A rendering of the 737 MAX 10 in WestJet's livery

WestJet plans to add 42 737 MAX 10 aircraft to its fleet, continuing its growth plans. The order also comes with 22 options.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, Boeing, certification, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, regulations, WestJet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

No MAX 7s for Southwest this year

29 July 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8

At the beginning of 2022 Southwest Airlines anticipated taking delivery of more than 70 new Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft through the year. Seven months into the year, with FAA certification timing still unclear, the carrier revised that number to zero.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 7, Boeing, certification, regulations, Southwest Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Delta confirms 737 MAX 10 order

18 July 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A rendering of the 737 MAX 10 in Delta livery

Delta Air Lines confirmed an order for 100 new Boeing 737 MAX 10 jets this morning, the first big order announced at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow. Assuming the plane is really built.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737-900ER, Boeing, Boeing Global Services, certification, Delta Air Lines, Delta Flight Products, Delta TechOps, Farnborough, FIA2022, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

MAX 10 on the ropes: What’s an airline (or congresscritter) to do?

7 July 2022 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

The Boeing 737 MAX-10 First Flight Takeoff from Renton (Image via Boeing)

Boeing currently holds orders for more than 700 737 MAX 10 aircraft across 20 airlines*. It is the second most ordered variant of the MAX family. And if the company is forced to upgrade the flight deck to meet new safety certification requirements those could all be at risk.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, Boeing, business class, certification, Delta Air Lines, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

A321XLR slips as Airbus prepares output boost

4 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The A321XLR should make its first flight by the end of next month, kicking off the certification process. But Airbus now expects certification to take a bit longer than previously planned.

This story is about: A320neo, A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Airbus, certification, regulations Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Viasat secures installation approval in China

13 April 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

Viasat took another major step forward in its efforts to deliver in-flight Wi-Fi service over China. The CAAC now will permit installations on A320 family aircraft thanks to a newly issued certification.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, CAAC, certification, China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Eastern comes up short in ETOPS certification try

21 February 2022 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

A rendering of the Eastern 777 in cargo configuration

Eastern Airlines will not be flying its fleet over open water any time soon. The copmany’s efforts to gain ETOPS certification came up short during an FAA flight proving run.

This story is about: 777, cargo, certification, Eastern Airlines, ETOPS, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

How sideways can you sit?

15 December 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Direct-aisle access on single-aisle aircraft without loss of business class density is a key selling point on the Vantage Solo seat from Thompson Aero

When it comes to flying, seats generally face forward. There are a few that face backward, typically reserved for premium cabins,. And then there are the sideways seats. Including one that might soon fly even more sideways than before.

This story is about: 737 MAX 10, Boeing, business class, certification, Copa Airlines, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, flydubai, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stelia, Stelia Aerospace, Thompson Aero, United Airlines, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

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