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Inflight Canada’s “Reversible” P2F Cargo System Moves Closer to STC
December 14, 2021  | Written by Tomas Romero
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Integration solutions veteran Inflight Canada has announced that its P2F Cargo System has reached an important milestone on its way to becoming certified.  Inflight Canada has reported that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed to a certification plan for the company’s “reversible” P2F (passenger-to-freighter) Cargo System, marking another step towards the product gaining […]

Thales Announces AA as Launch Customer for its 4K HDR Optiq IFE Displays
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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American Airlines (AA) is to install Thales’ latest AVANT in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution on its incoming Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 fleets, which are scheduled to enter service on transcontinental and international flights in 2023. This announcement will see AA become the launch customer for Thales’ new line of high-performance Optiq displays, which will give […]

[VIDEOS] Watch Inmarsat’s FlightPlan Interviews from APEX EXPO On Demand
December 9, 2021  | Written by Hailey Findlay
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During the 2021 APEX/IFSA EXPO at the Long Beach Convention Center in California, Inmarsat Aviation recorded its fourth edition of FlightPlan.  Under the banner “Forward Together,” Inmarsat Aviation hosted a range of in-person interviews from a glass-panelled studio at its booth on the exhibition show floor. FlightPlan served as the official video platform for the […]

Viasat Hosts Virtual Event to Celebrate the Liftoff of its China Satcom Partnership
December 3, 2021  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Viasat entered the Chinese market in 1994, but has recently scaled up its in-flight connectivity (IFC) presence in the region. Viasat recently announced a cooperation with China Satellite Communications which will see its IFC equipment work over the Ka-band ChinaSat-16 satellite system to meet the needs of domestic and international airlines operating into and out […]

Q&A: Stathis Kefallonitis Shares Top Takeaways from the IFSA Innovation Pavilion
 | Written by Tomas Romero
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Dr. Stathis Kefallonitis, Associate Professor of Passenger Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, shares his insights following a stint hosting sessions at the IFSA Innovation Pavilion during APEX/IFSA EXPO.  This year’s APEX/IFSA EXPO marked a welcome return to in-person events for the aviation industry. It was a celebration not just of what the industry can achieve […]

Malaysia Airlines Tests Moment’s Flymingo Connect IFE on its Boeing 737-800s
December 2, 2021  | Written by Hailey Findlay
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Moment has partnered with Malaysia Airlines on the first international deployment of its embedded Flymingo Connect wireless in-flight entertainment (wireless IFE) platform. Malaysia Airlines will pilot the solution in January 2022 onboard select Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Upon completion of the testing phase, the oneworld alliance member plans to deploy Flymingo Connect across its entire fleet, […]

SmartSky, IdeaNova Partner to Provide Secure In-Flight Streaming Services
 | Written by Hailey Findlay
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A new partnership will see IdeaNova Technologies’ (IdeaNova) InTouch and InPlay solutions made available via SmartSky Networks’ (SmartSky) in-flight connectivity (IFC) service.  The announcement follows successful in-flight testing of IdeaNova’s applications on the SmartSky Network. InTouch and InPlay allow secure access to business productivity solutions and in-flight entertainment streaming, respectively. Both applications benefit from the […]

Inmarsat Aviation, GDC Receive FAA STC for Falcon 300 Terminal on Boeing 737s
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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GDC Advanced Technology has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the installation of its Falcon 300 terminal, which was developed together with Inmarsat Aviation, onboard Boeing 737 aircraft.  The lightweight, low-drag solution is made up of GDC Advanced Technology’s dual modem manager (MODMAN), components from Kontron and a […]

Turkish Airlines’ İlker Aycı Receives 2021 APEX Lifetime Achievement Award
 | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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At APEX/IFSA EXPO 2021, Group CEO & Chairman at Turkish Airlines İlker Aycı became the latest recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, an accolade reserved for members of the industry who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the enhancement of the airline passenger experience. During his introductory speech, APEX/IFSA CEO Dr. Joe Leader confirmed that  […]