The ‘ecoDemonstrator’ is a flying Boeing 777 test bed. One of the key drivers for the Boeing ecoDemonstrator programme is collaboration with industry partners to jointly test technologies and share lessons that advance aviation. More than a dozen partners are participating in the 2019 programme, including iCabin, an industry consortium developing a connectivity standard … [Read more...] about Boeing flying test bed tests connected cabin technology
Cabin Systems
First SmartSky 4G LTE install for Penastar Aviation
Pentastar Aviation a Michigan-based aircraft service provider has completed the first installation of a SmartSky Networks' 4G LTE in-flight connectivity system in a business jet. The system was fitted to a Gulfstream G550 business jet to provide "the fastest, most secure and most affordable" in-flight connectivity system available, according to Pentastar. The SmartSky's … [Read more...] about First SmartSky 4G LTE install for Penastar Aviation
EAD Aerospace receives the final EASA STC for Airbus Inmarsat GX fuselage satcom antenna installation
EAD Aerospace has received the final EASA STC for its Inmarsat GX fuselage satcom antenna installation for the Airbus A319ceo, A320 ceo and neo, and A321ceo and neo aircraft types. GX Aviation offers high-speed connectivity worldwide powered by the Global Xpress (GX) global Ka-band satellite network, owned and managed by Inmarsat. Already been installed on one A319 the … [Read more...] about EAD Aerospace receives the final EASA STC for Airbus Inmarsat GX fuselage satcom antenna installation
King Aerospace install Gogo 4G system in a VIP Boeing Business Jet
King Aerospace Commercial Corporation have installed a satcom system from Gogo in a VIP Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). At the same time as the satcom upgrade the company additonally carried out a C-check on the BBJ. Following this install the company is engaged in discussions to provide the same Gogo 4G wi-fi upgrade, along with simultaneous heavy maintenance requirements, … [Read more...] about King Aerospace install Gogo 4G system in a VIP Boeing Business Jet
Jet Aviation order CTT Humidification System for BBJ Max
Jet Aviation are reported to have ordered a Cair cabin humidification system from CTT Systems’ making it the 86th order for ACJ/BBJ types; but the very first for a BBJ Max 8 completion. To increase humidity control throughout the cabin three humidifiers will be installed throughou the BBJ Max. The CTT Systems’ by Cair is designed to maintain a relative humidity of around … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation order CTT Humidification System for BBJ Max