SES and ThinKom received approval this week from the FCC to conduct terrestrial testing of the Ka2517 terminal against the O3b constellation, joining a similar approval issued for testing against SES-17 in July. And there’s more to follow.
Thales
Thales, Spire, ESSP team for space-based ADS-B constellation
Thales, Spire Global, and European Satellite Services Provider plan to launch a new, space-based network for tracking aircraft.
Thales FlytEDGE delivers a new paradigm for in-flight entertainment
Pitched as the first connected, cloud-based IFE system, Thales’ FlytEDGE promises a new level of content personalization as an engagement platform, not just an entertainment server.
JetBlue turns to older A320s to cover for Pratt issues on A321neo fleet
As part of its earnings release last week JetBlue announced it was extending the life of a dozen A320 aircraft in its fleet. And N503JB, a/k/a Christine, is among those returning from retirement.
AIX Preview: New IFE ideas set to fly
AIX 2024 is just around the corner and a couple IFE ideas set to be unveiled at the show caught my attention.
Blueprint brings real personalization to JetBlue’s IFE
Might real personalization finally fly on inflight entertainment systems? JetBlue is giving it a go with its newly launched Blueprint offering.
PaxEx Bits: Week ending 5 April 2024
Lots of cabin and connectivity news bits to catch up on as the week comes to an end…
Air India picks Thales for IFE update
Air India’s major content boost will be shown to most passengers on the Thales AVANT Up inflight entertainment system, a major upgrade for the carrier and for passenger experience.
Ethiopian targets major growth with Boeing, Airbus orders in Dubai
Ethiopian Airlines plans a big boost to its fleet, with multiple orders announced at the 2023 Dubai Air Show. The carrier will add both Airbus and Boeing jets to its fleet as it pursues significant growth through its Vision 2035 Strategy.
Emirates boosts long-haul fleet with mega order
Emirates will add 95 more Boeing wide-body aircraft to its fleet over the next decade, further extending its opportunity to either refresh and replace older aircraft, or to grow its fleet. The order was announced Monday on the opening day of the 2023 Dubai Air Show.