Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Emirates has signed Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband for its 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to enter service in 2024. According to the airline, the new high-speed broadband will significantly improve the passenger experience with...
Eight out of ten private equity and venture capital professionals expect public confidence in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to increase over the next three years, according to a survey by aerospace business Horizon Aircraft. Almost two in ten...
Delta Air Lines said on January 5 it will team up with T-Mobile to offer members of its SkyMiles program free in-flight wifi. The service will run from February 1, the airline said, and would not be limited to T-Mobile subscribers. “T-Mobile customers already get free...
Emirates recently launched its complete revamped and refurbished A380 on the Dubai-London Heathrow route. This is the first of 120 Emirates aircraft to have completed its refurbishment. The airline has invested $2bn in a retrofit program for the A380. Tim Clark,...
Airbus announced on January 10 that it has signed an agreement with Dutch high-tech industrial supplier VDL Group for the development and manufacturing of UltraAir, a laser communication terminal for aircraft that could offer airline passengers high-speed data...
Latvia's airBaltic has announced it will equip its Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system. The tie-up means passengers will get free in-flight high-speed internet access during all airBaltic flights, the carrier said. Developed by...
Gulf Air has renewed agreement with flydocs for five-years to support Gulf Air with digital records management software for its fleet. flydocs has been providing a software service to support Gulf Air to manage their assets and lease returns. Commenting on the...
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has extended its multi-year Global content distribution agreement with Sabre Corporation. As a part of the agreement PIA will continue to have full access to Sabre’s extensive global seller network. Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Amir...
Air Nostrum and Volotea have acquired a minority stake in Dante Aeronautical and Dovetail Electric Aviation, becoming its first strategic investors. Dante Aeronautical is a developer of regional aircraft and both electric and hybrid aircraft engines, particularly...
Free Wi-Fi has become a common norm across the globe, but free Wi-Fi onboard an airline is a welcome change, and Delta Airlines is all set to explore this avenue. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the airline is expected to offer free wireless...
The Adani Group, one of the largest private airport operators in India, has launched the ‘Adani One’ app in an attempt to digitize the airport experience. As of now, the app has begun services for the airports under the Adani umbrella, but the company aims to create a...
Baggage loss or misplaced bags can lead to a lot of discomfort for tourists causing ire and frustration. As a simple solution to the problem Changi airport has launched a trial service to help passengers keep track of their bags. The baggage tracker is available via...