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Israir Group outlines plan to acquire remainder of MRO firm Bird Aviation
Israeli leisure operator Israir Group has outlined plans to acquire the remaining shares of Cypriot-based maintenance company Bird Aviation. The group took a 50% shareholding in Bird Aviation early last year. Israir Group, in parallel with a first-quarter results disclosure, says its board has reached an agreement in principle to ...
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‘Bigger, more diverse’ ILA Berlin air show readies for take-off
Starting on 5 June, this year’s ILA Berlin air show will be “bigger and more diverse than previous iterations”, according to its organisers.
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ATR sees all-business HighLine cabin on track for launch with Berjaya
ATR expects to freeze design on its new all-business HighLine cabin configuration by the end of the year as the manufacturer prepares for the start of services with launch customer Berjaya Air in the second half of 2025.
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Panasonic sees MAYA concept suite built on ‘real’ technologies
While Panasonic Avionics and Collins Aerospace opened AIX by presenting their concept for the next generation business class suite, the in-flight entertainment company’s vice-president product management Andy Masson stresses this vision is based on real and in-development technologies.
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Pearl 10X testing gathers pace as business jet engine reaches double-digit flight milestone
Rolls-Royce hopes to have wrapped up flight testing of the new Pearl 10X business jet engine by the end of the summer as the programme gathers pace.
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New antenna steers Hanwha Phasor’s connectivity drive
Hanwha Phasor is offering a new electronically steered antenna (ESA) to deliver in-flight connectivity to the cabin.
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Hughes to become managed service provider for Airbus HBCplus
Having signed three MoUs at the AIX show, broadband satellite service and managed network solution provider Hughes is furthering the airline travellers’ “insatiable need for connectivity”.
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Intelsat sees line-fit and retrofit paths to in-flight connectivity growth
While in-flight connectivity specialist Intelsat is paving the way to increased line-fit options for its new multi-orbit solution, it also sees requirement to meet updated customer expectations as helping to drive retrofit business from carriers looking to update their existing products.
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SleeperTech enhances the economy cabin experience with new ‘sleeper seat’
Australian firm SleeperTech has made its debut at AIX with seat enhancing technology, specifically focusing for now on improving the passenger experience within the economy class cabin.
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Electra shares video of its first piloted ‘ultra short’ take-off and landing with Goldfinch demonstrator
Virginia-based aircraft developer Electra has demonstrated the capabilities of its hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft (eSTOL) with a video of an “ultra short” take-off performed with its EL-2 Goldfinch demonstrator.
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Skyted’s ‘silent-call’ headset unmasked
Skyted is showing its new ’Whispering Headset’ product concept at AIX, building on its successful launch of the Skyted Mask in 2023.
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SkyFive moves into Middle East region with Eclipse Global Connectivity
SkyFive is to provide broadband connectivity services to the Middle Eastern for the first time via a collaboration with Eclipse Global Connectivity, with the two partners delivering an air-to-ground solution to an undisclosed airline in the region.
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First three Qatar Airways aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity by Q4
Qatar Airways expects to have its first three Boeing 777-300s equipped with Starlink’s in-flight connectivity service by the fourth quarter, as it embarks on upgrading its fleet with the technology over the next two years.
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Astronics’ new logo reflects sustainability priorities
Cabin power specialist Astronics is putting an empahsis on sustainability, including in its recently disclosed new company logo.
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Boeing showcases cabin role for OLED technology panels
Boeing has put innovative OLED display technologies on show at AIX, working with LG Display and LIG Nex1 to showcase how such panels could be used to enhance the passenger experience.
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French start-up Beyond Aero steps up development of hydrogen-powered business jet
Start-up Beyond Aero is making its EBACE debut as it transitions from its now-completed demonstrator flight-test programme to development of an 8-10-passenger business aircraft powered by hydrogen.
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Business aviation bosses stay upbeat on net-zero ambitions
Industry leaders have doubled down on the sector’s environmental commitments, citing ongoing investment in emission-reducing technologies in a bid to reach net-zero by 2050.
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Textron Aviation marks production of 400th Citation Latitude
Textron Aviation has marked the production of its 400th Citation Latitude and unveiled Garmin 5000-based enhancements.
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Zim secures launch customer for new premium economy seat
Zim Aircraft Seating has closed a contract with an undisclosed widebody customer for its new premium economy seat.
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Hughes signs deal with Turkish firms to support AJet connectivity
Hughes Network Systems has on 29 May during AIX signed an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors and satellite specialist Turksat to support the latter two companies provision of in-flight connectivity services to Turkish low-cost carrier AJet.