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Gogo, a leading global aero-communications service provider, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), allowing it to launch its 2Ku next-generation satellite connectivity service on board Aeromexico's Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This certification enables Gogo and Aeromexico to offer the service and begin
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Bombardier and NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, marked a significant milestone with the imminent entry-into-service of the new Challenger 650 aircraft at the 2015 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The custom-built Signature Series(TM) Challenger 650 business jet will also mark Bombardier&
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Honeywell Aerospace's new Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus service will be available to airlines later this year, providing real-time weather information to pilots during flights. This innovative service, delivered through an iOS or Windows app, aims to reduce fuel costs for airlines, increase safety and comfort
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The International Airlines Group (IAG) has further solidified its relationship with Airbus by firming up orders for 19 additional widebody and single-aisle aircraft. This latest agreement brings the total number of Airbus aircraft on order to nearly 470. The orders include two A330-200s for Iberia, two A330-300s for Aer Lingus,
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Hundreds of British tourists were left waiting anxiously in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Friday as easyJet said the Egyptian government had disrupted its plans to fly the Britons out of Sinai. The U.K. had grounded all flights to and from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on
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Compass, a UK-based catering and support services company, saw its shares decline yesterday due to concerns over deeper spending cuts among its mining and oil customers. This decline is a result of commodity companies continuing to reduce their capital expenditure budgets, which will put additional pressure on Compass's
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Miami International Airport (MIA) welcomed six new carriers and routes on Sunday, October 25, in a single day, with the introduction of new superjumbo aircraft, seasonal services, and nonstop flights between two global destinations. The airport's Aviation team has been working hard to bring in new air service
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European airlines are racing to install wireless internet on their aircraft, driven by passenger expectations and the need to compete with Middle Eastern carriers on customer comfort and service. Air France-KLM, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic are among the European carriers planning to offer WiFi services as the technology becomes
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Air Force officials are preparing to announce the contract for a new long-range strike bomber, which could be worth up to $80 billion and is seen as a major opportunity for Boeing and its rival, Lockheed Martin. Meanwhile, the aerospace giant's commercial business is expected to see growth
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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has welcomed the Dutch Safety Board's final report on the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crash, which killed all 298 people on board. The report concluded that the Boeing 777 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, during an armed conflict
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Singapore's position as a global business hub in Southeast Asia was strengthened during the review period, with its domestic airline, Singapore Airlines, offering superior business class seats and services. Other scheduled airlines in the region also sought to elevate their premium offerings in 2014, encouraging more consumers to
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AirlineRatings.com has announced the Top Ten luxury airlines for 2015, following an examination of over 450 airlines and their in-flight service. The winners span across four categories: First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Long Haul Economy Class. The selection highlights the industry's trendsetters, with Qantas, Singapore
