2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

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.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Survey says that customers value reliability and service over speed

Viasat JetXP Uncaps Speed on Jet ConneX Bizav Satcom

The Ka-band payloads are expected to enter service in mid-2025

Launch of Viasat Satellites To Expand Arctic Coverage

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

The company celebrates the approval of Satcom Direct's Ka-band tail mount terminal for the G650

Viasat Showcases Innovations, Collaborations at EBACE

David Donald

Avcon Jet has selected Satcom Direct to provide a range of fuselage- and tail-mounted antennas

Avcon Jet Launches Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple ESA Array

Kerry Lynch

The service, Viasat's fastest L-band connectivity, will be available later this year

Honeywell, Viasat Complete SwiftJet L-band Flight Testing Demonstration

Gregory Polek

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

The system doubles the data capacity of existing GX satellites

Satcom Direct Secures STC for Ka-band Terminal for Gulfstream G650

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

High-accuracy positioning could lead to more instrument approaches in the UK

Viasat and National Flight Lab Demonstrate SBAS in UK

The Plane Simple Ka-band satcom will be certified in 2024

Satcom Direct Ka-band Receives DO-160 Approval

Hanneke Weitering

Hardware and software upgrades boost connectivity services

Honeywell Upgrades JetWave Broadband System

Service to be available exclusively to SD operators

Satcom Direct Unveils Viasat Jet ConneX Broadband Plans

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