British Airways CEO Alex Cruz discusses the investments in on board Wi-Fi, the First Wing at Heathrow, biometric boarding, bag drop and more.


British Airways CEO Alex Cruz discusses the investments in on board Wi-Fi, the First Wing at Heathrow, biometric boarding, bag drop and more.

Airbus and SITA have launched new Security Operations Center Services customised for the specific needs of the air transport industry.

Virgin Australia will equip its fleet of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 aircraft with high-speed in-flight connectivity.

Emirates’ Sir Tim Clark, IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac and APEX’s Joe Leader discuss the impact of the US and UK electronics ban.
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The US and UK have announced bans on electronic devices larger than a smartphone from being carried in cabin baggage on flights from certain airports.

Inmarsat has announced that it has completed the successful test and validation of the European Aviation Network Satellite Access Station.

FTE explains how and why in-flight connectivity holds the key to revolutionising struggling in-flight ancillary sales for airlines.

A new report released by Routehappy has shed light on airlines’ increasing investments in in-flight connectivity services.

Lufthansa Group has announced that Inmarsat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity service will initially be launched on 10 Airbus A320 family aircraft.

Alaska Airlines’ passengers can now send messages using iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger without having to pay for in-flight Wi-Fi.

Southwest Airlines has announced new connectivity deals with Panasonic and GEE as part of its efforts to enhance the onboard experience.

Inmarsat has signed a contract with Air New Zealand to provide Global Xpress connectivity across the airline’s long-haul and short-haul fleets.

Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom, together with Nokia and Thales, have successfully conducted a programme of test flights for the European Aviation Network.

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Austrian Airlines has been confirmed as the latest carrier to sign up to Inmarsat’s GX for Aviation in-flight connectivity service.

FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.
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