Cabin Interior and Electronics
News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Secures TSO Nod for Dual Aspire Satcom
The system is the first such hybrid satcom to receive FAA approval
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Interest in Gogo Galileo HDX Surges Ahead of Launch
Gogo is offering a rebate for legacy users of air-to-ground systems
Regulations and Government
Eye in the Sky Cockpit Recorder Gets STC Approval
New Zealand-based Patterson Distributors developed the cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Opul Jets Adds Starlink Connectivity to Dubai-based Fleet
Charter company has a fleet of Bombardier Global Express and Learjet aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Trimec Aviation Plans STC for Gogo Galileo HDX Satcom
Modification will be available for the 230 G200s in service
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Adds Maintenance Capacity with JCB Facility in France
The group's cabin interiors specialist has dedicated a hangar to MRO work
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Viasat JetXP Uncaps Speed on Jet ConneX Bizav Satcom
Survey says that customers value reliability and service over speed
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Stevens and Peregrine To STC Gogo Galileo for King Airs
Plans call for the STC to be approved next year for installations in the fourth quarter of 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Charter and Go Will Go to NBAA-BACE
AI-driven flight management system will showcase its platform
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Garmin Messenger Plus Taps Iridium Certus Network
Battery life is up to 600 hours in low-power mode
Charter & Fractional
KlasJet Set To Boost All-Boeing Private Charter Fleet
VIP-configured BBJ2 narrowbody aircraft is due to join the fleet in early 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Aviation Gives G200 Gold Treatment
Refurbishment was completed at Nebraska facility
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Completes Pair of BBJs in Just 10 Months
Extensive interior work was conducted at the company's facility in Basel, Switzerland
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Beta Unveils Design for Five-passenger Electric Aircraft
Passenger-carrying versions are expected to enter service in 2026
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo To Acquire Satcom Direct in Surprise Deal
SD will receive $375 million cash, five million shares
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Adds Global Aviation Tech to Dealer Network
MRO provider will install Avance and Galileo connectivity equipment
Aircraft
RAF Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft Start Test Flights in the UK
Airborne early warning and control platform is based on Boeing's 737NG airliner
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Boasts 'Silky' Overhaul of Falcon 2000EX
Refurbishment features 'streamlined' look
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Texas Aerospace Earns STC for Citation Battery Backup
The unit is a direct replacement for the Radiant CBS28-1
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Releases Galileo Pricing, Begins Flight Testing
Galileo service on the Eutelsat OneWeb satellite constellation is set to begin later this year
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Light Airplane Flyers Report Cheaper Starlink Success
Even a light jet owner claims to be running the low-cost version of the SpaceX satcom
Aircraft
Electric Aircraft Developers Prep for Battery Breakthroughs
Could solid-state batteries be the holy grail for electric airplanes?
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Whisper’s Electric Propulsion Tech Could Make Spacecraft Quieter
NASA contracts Whisper Aero to design quieter cabin fans
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo and Skyservice Developing 5G STCs
Approvals cover a variety of business jet types in both Canada and the U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct, DirecTV Collaborate on Bizav Live TV
The new IPTV service comes in two HD formats
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Shuts Down Connectivity Network
Move leaves owners of SmartSky systems with orphaned hardware and no more service
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Launch of Viasat Satellites To Expand Arctic Coverage
The Ka-band payloads are expected to enter service in mid-2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
True Blue Power Converter Approved for Gulfstreams
Unit weighs 30% less and offers 15% more power compared with those it replaces
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Global 7500 Gets Starlink Satcom Installed at ACI Jet
Minimal structural and interior modifications were required
