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…
We spoke with Brian J. Terwilliger about his movie. We don’t often review films at AirInsight, but once a film of interest to the aviation community arrives that is worth reviewing. That film is Living in the Age of Airplanes,…
Let’s take a look at what flying could be like 20 years from now. Will the airport, aircraft, systems, and infrastructure be ready for an improved experience? It is 20 years from now. What might the travel experience be? You…
Daher today announced the completion of its 800th TBM fast turboprop business aircraft, which rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. (This airport is home to an interesting location) Views: 57
Two weeks ago your correspondent experienced a second significant operational delay within a year because of a technical aircraft problem. Same airline, similar aircraft, same EU departure airport. The first time was annoying; the aircraft had to have an engine…
The airline industry seems to be pushing for ever more bandwidth on their aircraft. An early pioneer in this is Lufthansa which was among the first airlines to sign up for Boeing Connexion. Even after that program was abandoned, Lufthansa…