Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
In-flight satellite connectivity is now available on Ansat helicopters in Russia. The Mku30 system from Kazan Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation, received regulatory approval for in-flight operations.
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Starlux sets its sights on Los Angeles for US debut
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Starlux aims to serve the US market from 2022. The carrier formally applied to the US Department of Transportation last Friday for the authority to fly between Taipei and Los Angeles with its A350-900 aircraft.
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Starlux sets its sights on Los Angeles for US debut
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Starlux aims to serve the US market from 2022. The carrier formally applied to the US Department of Transportation last Friday for the authority to fly between Taipei and Los Angeles with its A350-900 aircraft.
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Singapore Airlines launches JFK non-stop service
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop service to New York City in November. The thrice weekly service brings back flights on the world’s longest route and, for the first time, will operate it to JFK airport rather than Newark.
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Singapore Airlines launches JFK non-stop service
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Singapore Airlines will launch non-stop service to New York City in November. The thrice weekly service brings back flights on the world’s longest route and, for the first time, will operate it to JFK airport rather than Newark.
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Singapore Airlines to fly non-stop to New York JFK from November 2020
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Singapore Airlines is resuming non-stop flights to New York…but to JFK instead of EWR.
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A major A321neo IFEC milestone in Hamburg
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Getting to line-fit status with an aircraft manufacturer is a tremendous accomplishment for any company. This week one IFEC supplier is celebrating that milestone on the A321neo line in Hamburg.
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This plane can taxi, take off and land all on its own
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Most conversations about autonomous aircraft focus on smaller planes. But Airbus decided to go large when it comes to taxi, take off, and landing automation. Very large. The aircraft manufacturer announced this week the successful conclusion of its Aut…
This plane can taxi, take off and land all on its own
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Most conversations about autonomous aircraft focus on smaller planes. But Airbus decided to go large when it comes to taxi, take off, and landing automation. Very large. The aircraft manufacturer announced this week the successful conclusion of its Aut…
DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.
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DLD 294: It’s Electric!
Written by Seth Miller @ Dots, Lines & Destinations
Whether taxiing to the runway or taking off for the skies, electric power is a growing part of the flying experience. Which is pretty damn cool.
Analyzing Delta’s 777 Retirement Plan
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
On the heels of announcing the retirement of its MD-88 and MD-90 fleet on June 2, Delta has now announced that its 777s will leave the fleet by the end of the year. This is the kind of change that becomes a no-brainer when faced with the highly-depressed demand environment …
Read MoreDelta shifts pilots for new normal
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
There’s more to Delta’s fleet plan than just this week’s 777 retirement news. The company is shifting crew bases as it adjusts its network and fleet deployments. And while no other types are immediately slated for retirement, the writing is certainly o…
Delta shifts pilots for new normal
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
There’s more to Delta’s fleet plan than just this week’s 777 retirement news. The company is shifting crew bases as it adjusts its network and fleet deployments. And while no other types are immediately slated for retirement, the writing is certainly o…
Airbus aims to ease “COVID Combi” temporary freighter conversions
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
How quickly can an airline convert a passenger plane to freighter service? Airbus hope to ease the process for the A330 and A350 with a new Service Bulletin modification.
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South African Airways suspends some flights as losses deepen
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Just a day after announcing “flights to all its destinations continue as normal” South African Airways made cuts to its operation. Domestic flights to Cape Town and Durban are affected, as is the Munich route.
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South African Airways suspends some flights as losses deepen
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Just a day after announcing “flights to all its destinations continue as normal” South African Airways made cuts to its operation. Domestic flights to Cape Town and Durban are affected, as is the Munich route.
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Airbus, Thales bring touch screens to the A350 flight deck
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Pinch-and-zoom and panning gesture controls familiar to smartphone and tablet users the world over are now availalbe to the flight deck for the first time in a commercial aircraft. Airbus and Thales delivered the first certified and equipped plane to C…
DLD 271: Succession and success
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
A new CEO in the wings and a super technical success top this week’s topics, plus Bhutan and a follow-up on what evacuation simulations are really like.
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An electrified experience: PaxEx Update – 13 Dec 2019
Electric aircraft are really real and the Embraer E2 family is complete. Plus a ton of good news for Airbus and an incremental eventual win for inflight connectivity.
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