C919 progress
More than a year since its engines were delivered, the C919 fired them up for the first time last week on November 9th. The C919 is powered by the LEAP 1C, and is the third of the LEAP-engined models, after…
Year 2016
ViaSat acquires Arconics
The world of aircraft connectivity and avionics are starting to consolidate. This morning, ViaSat acquired Arconics, a provider of software solutions to the aviation industry. Through this acquisition ViaSat gains a connected aircraft software platform that includes wireless In-flight Entertainment…
American Airlines switches WiFi vendors
In June the airline split its business between Gogo and ViaSat. We covered that story here. Back then, ViaSat was given the opportunity to work on 100 new 737 MAXs while Gogo was to install its 2Ku service on more…
The market implications driven by the BBJ MAX7
Boeing Business Jets unveiled its BBJ MAX7 as the newest addition to its BBJ fleet. The BBJ MAX7 will have a range of up to 7,000NM. This should allow connecting key city pairs between Asia, the Middle East and the…
What might Donald Trump’s impact be on US aerospace?
Ernie Arvai and Michel Merluzeau share their thoughts on the unexpected victory. Its early days, but some items are going to clearly play a role and will impact the US aerospace industry. Views: 20
John Leahy gets a deputy
Is industry legend John Leahy about to retire? It looks like it. Airbus has seen impressive growth since Mr Leahy joined its sales team. Mr Leahy joined Airbus North America in January 1985, and then soon headed up sales. He…