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in Technology / Aircraft Interiors JetWave makes debut in African skies
Posted 18 July 2018
Honeywell International has confirmed the first installations of its high-speed JetWave satellite communications hardware in Africa
in Technology Ethiopian Airlines selects Cellpoint Mobile as its global payments solution provider
Posted 3 July 2018
Ethiopian Airlines is partnering with CellPoint Mobile to provide more payment options and an improved mobile user experience to its passengers.
in Technology Honeywell research shows growing investment in 'connected' technology
Posted 19 June 2018
The commercial aviation industry is at the beginning of a technology investment wave fuelled by advancements in high-speed, in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity according to a new report by Honeywell released today.
in Technology Honeywell and Flightaware to enhance flight-tracking capabilities
Posted 13 June 2018
Honeywell is joining forces with flight tracking data company FlightAwar to bring a new level of advanced flight tracking support to operations control centres and business jet owners.
in Technology Ethiopia launches e-visa service to all international visitors
Posted 4 June 2018
The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has launched an e-visa service for all international visitors to Ethiopia that became effective June 01,
in Technology Honeywell expands GoDirect flight with connected service offering for pilots and dispatchers
Posted 31 May 2018
Honeywell is expanding its range of GoDirect connected services to deliver improved flight support within its signature program, GoDirect Flight.
in Technology Egypt Air will continue to use SchedConnect codeshare management solution
Posted 30 May 2018
Lufthansa Systems has announced that Egypt Air will continue to use its SchedConnect codeshare management solution for the next five years.
in Technology Airbus showcases 'Intelligence Shared' at the Critical Communications World exhibition
Posted 16 May 2018
Under the slogan “Intelligence Shared”, Airbus is showcasing next generation communication solutions for professional mobile networks at the Critical Communications World (CCW) 2018 in
in Technology Panasonic Avionics Announces Connected Fuel Saving Solutions with Safety Line and Air Austral
Posted 14 May 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Safety Line and Air Austral have announced an agreement to provide fuel saving solutions for the carrier’s narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
in Technology Honeywell helps airports soar to smarter and safer operations
Posted 9 May 2018
Honeywell has announced new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations.
in Technology Panasonic Avionics to establish new innovation studios across the globe
Posted 27 April 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) is to establish new Innovation Studios at key centers across the globe.
in Technology Rolls-Royce and Airbus together for Clean Skies with UltraFan
Posted 26 April 2018
Rolls-Royce and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan demonstrator for flight testing.
in Technology Airbus pushes mission-critical standard solutions for 5G networks
Posted 17 April 2018
Airbus will intensively contribute to the next steps in finding a global standard for mission-critical multimedia group communication.
in Air Transport / Technology Air Austral on fuel reduction pilot with Panasonic and Safety Line
Posted 12 April 2018
Reunion-based Air Austral is to see fuel reduction on its Indian Ocean flights thanks to a new data analysis system developed by Safety Line in collaboration with Panasonic Avionics.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology Bose introduces game changing headsets for commercial pilots
Posted 10 April 2018
Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
in Defence / Technology / People Denel gets new Board to stabilise "tarnished" defence and technology giant
Posted 10 April 2018
South Africa's Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has appointed an entirely new Board of Directors for the coountry's state-owned technology group Denel reports Sam Basch. The board is an
in Technology STG Aerospace completes LED retrofit offering with launch of Airbus systems
Posted 10 April 2018
STG Aerospace has launched the latest version of its liTeMood LED lighting system for Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, along with the first two launch customers - Small Planet Airlines and XL Airways France who
in Technology Honeywell expands connected aircraft solutions to the most ‘overlooked part of aerospace’
Posted 3 April 2018
Honeywell is expanding its GoDirect connected services to one of the last unconnected aerospace frontiers, the ground.
in Technology Maureva announces two new airline clients for its EDGAR Passenger Revenue Accounting Solution
Posted 28 March 2018
Maureva continues to strengthen its position both in Europe and Asia with the recent signature of Air Belgium and the Japanese carrier Star Flyer.
in Technology Air Algérie successfully migrates to Amadeus Altéa Suite
Posted 27 March 2018
Air Algérie has now migrated its reservation, inventory, ticketing, revenue management, loyalty, payment, departure control and digital capabilities to the Amadeus Passenger Service System.
in Technology SITA: Biometric technology is emerging as top solution for airlines and airports
Posted 20 March 2018
Biometric technology is emerging as the top solution for airlines and airports to automate identity checks amid rising passenger numbers. This is according to Biometrics for Better Travel: An ID
in Technology Maureva signs commercial agreement with Hi-Fly Marketing
Posted 19 March 2018
Maureva, a software and service solutions provider for the airline industry, has chosen Hi-Fly Marketing, the growing South African company specialising in technical services in the African aviation industry, as its
in Technology IATA innovates dangerous goods handling
Posted 19 March 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched an innovative new solution for the air cargo industry: Dangerous Goods AutoCheck (DG AutoCheck safety and improve efficiency in the transport of dangerous goods by air and support
in Technology Honeywell Aerospace signs up Heliconia Group as approved avionics dealer for North Africa
Posted 14 March 2018
Honeywell International has confirmed Heliconia Group as an approved helicopter avionics dealership in North Africa.
in Technology SITAONAIR and DTN launches weather alerting to AIRCOM FlightTracker
Posted 14 March 2018
An industry-leading weather-alerting feature, empowering flight dispatchers to avoid or anticipate weather disruption throughout flights, has been launched as a new feature of SITAONAIR’s AIRCOM
in Technology Airbus brings two projects together in modernising the Primary Flight Display
Posted 12 March 2018
Airbus has said it is working on two projects together to modernise the future of primary flight display.
in Technology Comair selects Honeywell’s cockpit technologies for its future Boeing 737 MAX
Posted 8 March 2018
Comair has selected Honeywell International's suite of advanced cockpit technologies for its future fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
in Technology Panasonic announces 24 aircraft deal with Kenya Airways
Posted 7 February 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Kenya Airways have announced an agreement to provide inflight entertainment (IFE) services and passenger technical solutions for 24 of the carrier’s narrowbody and widebody
in Technology Tanzania is using Facial Recognition to expedite cross-border mobility
Posted 2 February 2018
The Tanzania Immigration Services Department (TISD) has started using new Facial Matching Systems (FMS) to improve border control procedures end of last year, reports vision-box.
in Technology Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck VFR adds new South African coverage areas
Posted 1 February 2018
Boeing, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, has added new chart and navigation data coverage areas in South Africa for its leading iPad-based Visual Flight Rules cockpit application for private pilots – Jeppesen
in Technology Inspiration to destination with new iflyA380 app
Posted 26 January 2018
With the new iflyA380 iOS app, world travellers can book a flight aboard Airbus’ flagship A380 jetliner, take a 360° tour of the cabin ahead of time, then interact with the aircraft in augmented reality once en route to destinations.
in Technology Panasonic Avionics unveils third generation satellite communications network
Posted 9 January 2018
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has introduced a major evolution of its satellite connectivity service with the introduction of its third generation communications network.
in Technology Ethiopian Airlines launches mobile application in apple store and Google Play
Posted 2 January 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has availed its mobile application in the apple store and Google Play for customer to download on their mobile phones and use it to transact with the airline for many
in Technology SitaOnAir celebrates ten years of Mobile OnAir
Posted 18 December 2017
SitaOnAir is celebrating a decade since the first ever inflight cellular data transmission and the birth of Mobile OnAir.
in Air Transport / Technology Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Siemens to develop hybrid-electric aircraft power
Posted 28 November 2017
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial
in Technology CANSO calls for collaboration to exploit technologies to modernise ATM in Africa
Posted 20 November 2017
CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has highlighted the opportunities to exploit new and emerging technologies to modernise air traffic management (ATM) in Africa.
in Technology AWA selects OASES from Commsoft for EMB-145s
Posted 13 November 2017
UK based Commsoft has announced that Africa World Airlines (AWA) - a new Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra - has selected OASES to support its fleet of six Embraer EMB-145 aircraft.
in Technology Honeywell powering in-flight connectivity with JetWave
Posted 13 November 2017
Honeywell says it aims to highlight what it means to be fully connected in the aviation industry by promoting its JetWave in-flight connectivity hardware.
in Technology / Features SAA keeps a weather eye open to save millions
Posted 3 November 2017
South African Airlines (SAA) has been making good use of a system run by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) to better understand and predict weather in the region. Steve Nichols reports.
in Technology SITA CEO rallies airlines and airports in community fight against cyber threats
Posted 30 October 2017
The air transport industry has cybersecurity as a top priority with 95% of airlines and 96% of airports investing resources into major cybersecurity programs or pilots over the next three years.
in Technology ExecuJet Nigeria becomes authorised Rockwell Collins avionics dealership
Posted 27 October 2017
ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, has expanded the maintenance offering at its Nigeria facility with the announcement that it is now an authorised Rockwell Collins avionics dealership for Nigeria and
in Technology Leonardo grows its footprint in Africa
Posted 27 October 2017
Leonardo has made further gains in the African Air Traffic Control (ATC) domain, announcing at African Air Show 2017 today that the company has signed two contracts to provide ATC systems for Somalia and Sudan.
in Technology Ethiopian avails free Wi-Fi connection at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Posted 23 October 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group has availed free Wi-Fi connection at its main hub, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport as of October 2017.
in Technology Ethiopia extends E-Visa service MICE participants
Posted 17 October 2017
Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched E-Visa service for African and international participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and
in Technology Ethiopian goes fully digital
Posted 30 September 2017
Ethiopian Airlines Group fully digitalised all its business processes like aircraft maintenance and Flight Operations, Commercial Operations, Finance, HRM, Customer Services, Procurement and supply Chain Management, Online learning, management
in Technology Osprey Flight Solutions reveals 'breakthrough' risk analysis and management solution for aviation
Posted 28 September 2017
Osprey Flight Solutions, a new aviation security company, is unveiling a 'breakthrough' risk analysis and management solution for the industry.
in Technology Gogo Business Aviation goes global with High-Speed Satellite Connectivity Service
Posted 20 September 2017
Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its reach to become a global provider with the announcement of a high throughput satellite service for business aviation.
in Technology Honeywell's new Connected Aircraft iPad app for Flight Planning improves safety
Posted 18 September 2017
Honeywell has released its latest flight planning application for the Connected Aircraft, GoDirect Flight Bag Pro, to business aviation pilots.
in Technology SITAONAIR expands portfolio with Inmarsat's SwiftBroadband-Safety solution
Posted 14 September 2017
SITAONAIR has added Inmarsat's next generation flightdeck connectivity solution SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) to its portfolio, as part of a renewed and expanded strategic agreement between the two
in Technology Inmarsat signs agreement with Rockwell Collins
Posted 14 September 2017
Inmarsat has signed a strategic agreement with Rockwell Collins for the global distribution of its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) flightdeck connectivity solution.
in Technology Thales creates a global centre of expertise in Morocco
Posted 8 September 2017
Thales supports Morocco's ambition to progress in the aerospace sector and is inaugurating its industrial Competence Centre in Casablanca, specialising in metal additive manufacturing, also known as metal 3D printing.
in Technology Safran's WEFA system selected for Air Cote d'Ivoire's A320c
Posted 6 September 2017
Safran Electronics and Defense has announced the selection of its WEFA solution (Wireless Extension For ACMS - Aircraft Condition Monitoring System) dedicated to the capture and the transfer of flight data, on the A320ceos
in Technology SITA: Airlines and airports to invest US$33 Billion in I.T in 2017
Posted 6 September 2017
Airlines and airports are estimated to spend nearly US$33 billion on IT this year, according to the SITA 2017 Air Transport IT Trends Insights.
in Technology Ethiopian Airlines signs up for Sabre Passenger Reservations Technology Solution
Posted 4 September 2017
Ethiopian Airlines has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation. The airline also signed up for a suite of new technology solutions to
in Technology Honeywell self-diagnosing sensors improve aircraft performance and safety
Posted 11 August 2017
Honeywell is introducing Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series proximity sensors that can detect when a sensor has been damaged or otherwise impacted. The patented proximity sensors can be designed into a
in Technology Air Zimbabwe selects Seabury Solution's for aircraft maintenance support
Posted 8 August 2017
Seabury Solutions, a subsidiary of Seabury Capital LLC and the market leader in providing Information Technology solutions for the aviation industry, has announced that Africa-based Air Zimbabwe had signed
in Technology Inmarsat reveal annual Inflight Connectivity Survey
Posted 26 July 2017
Inflight broadband is changing the airline industry and revolutionising passengers' expectations of the on-board experience reveals an Inflight connectivity survey by Inmarsat.
in Technology Boeing and Dassault Systèmes announce extended partnership
Posted 26 July 2017
Boeing and Dassault Systèmes have extended their partnership. Boeing will expand its deployment of Dassault Systèmes' products across its commercial aviation, space and defense programs to include the
in Technology EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc exempt from US electronics ban
Posted 17 July 2017
EgyptAir and Royal Air Maroc have announced that they will be exempted from the US ban on large electronic items in cabins, effective July 12 and July 13 respectively, reports ch-aviation.
in Technology US lifts ban on electronic devices on EgyptAir flights to New York
Posted 12 July 2017
Egypt's Minister of Civil Aviation Sherif Fathi has welcome the US Authorities' latest directives and measures of lifting the electronic devices ban on EgyptAir flights to New York.
in Technology Air Seychelles introduces Passenger Handling Technology at home airport
Posted 12 July 2017
Air Seychelles is introducing SITA's common-use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) at Seychelles International Airport from today.
in Technology IATA welcomes enhanced aviation security regarding large portable electronic devices
Posted 30 June 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to require enhanced security measures as an alternative to
in Technology SITA: Technology boosts passenger satisfaction at baggage collection and borders
Posted 28 June 2017
SITA has released a survey revealing passenger satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport
in Technology Airbus and OneWeb Satellites start serial production
Posted 28 June 2017
OneWeb Satellites has inaugurated its assembly line at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Toulouse to begin end-to-end validation, testing, and integration of its first satellites set for launch in just over nine months.
in Technology RwandAir enables Maestro, Discover, Diners and JCB cards for online tickets payments
Posted 27 June 2017
RwandAir enables Maestro, Discover, Diners and JCB cards for online tickets payments
in Technology Honeywell helps aircraft operators comply with upcoming mandates
Posted 26 June 2017
Honeywell has met the performance standard for transponders required by the European Aviation Safety Agency to make air traffic management safer and more efficient.
in Technology Airbus launches new open aviation data platform to support digital
Posted 22 June 2017
Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform in collaboration with Palantir Technologies – pioneers in big-data integration and advanced analytics. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used
in Technology Honeywell and NASA bring supersonic flight to the masses to cut flight time
Posted 21 June 2017
Honeywell and NASA have completed a two-year test to determine the most effective way to show pilots flying supersonic jets where people on the ground may hear sonic booms, potentially eliminating one of the
in Technology PARIS AIRSHOW: Boeing highlights analytics capability by launching Boeing AnalytX
Posted 20 June 2017
Boeing has launched Boeing AnalytX, bringing together the work of more than 800 analytics experts across the company, who are focused on transforming data into actionable insights and customer
in Technology SitaOnAir and Teledyne innovate indstry's first aircraft cockpit comms cellular service
Posted 16 June 2017
SitaOnAir and Teledyne Controls are joining forces to deliver the aviation industry's first-ever airline-integrated ACARS datalink terrestrial cellular service.
in Technology Libyan airports to get new VOR/DME navigation systems
Posted 13 June 2017
Libya Telecom (LT) will shortly roll out the installation of new navigation systems combining VHF Omni Directional Radio (VOR) and Direction Measuring Equipment (DME) to improve air traffic managementat four major airports.
in Technology Gogo and Rockwell Collins bring Airshow Moving Map to business aviation
Posted 6 June 2017
Moving maps are one of the most popular features of any inflight entertainment system and Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins bring Airshow moving maps to customers in the business aviation market.
in Technology Air Tanzania successfully migrated PSS and DCS
Posted 2 June 2017
Air Tanzania has completed the cutover of its reservation and passenger service system to Crane PAX provided by Hitit Computer Services.
in Technology Dassault selects Honeywell's Jetwave System
Posted 30 May 2017
Honeywell has said its high-speed broadband Wi-Fi system, designed to provide aircraft with Internet speeds similar to those in homes and offices is now an option for new Dassault Falcon business jets.
in Air Transport / Technology / Airports Future travel is theme at SITA IT summit
Posted 24 May 2017
Aviation IT specialist, SITA, rolled out several community innovation demos with an eye toward the future at this year's Air Transport IT Summit being held in Barcelona. These forward-looking innovations are part of SITA's 2016 multi-million
in Technology / ATM & Regulatory Uganda hosts aeronautical information management conference
Posted 23 May 2017
By Hillary Muheebwa | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is this week hosting the Global Aeronautical Information Management conference in partnership with International Federation of Aeronautical Information
in Technology SITA says 'baggage is getting better'
Posted 9 May 2017
Baggage management by the world's airlines improved again in 2016 as the industry focuses on technology investments and prepares for a step-change in handling by June 2018.
in Technology ACI calls for immediate solution for the ban on on-board electronic devices
Posted 18 April 2017
Airports Council International (ACI) World calls for immediate solution for the ban on electronic devices in the aircraft cabin.
in Technology Panasonic launches new IFE and communication platform
Posted 6 April 2017
Panasonic has launched its NEXTTM inflight entertainment and communications (IFEC) platform – the company's newest IFEC solution.
in Technology SITAONAIR to deliver industry inflight mobile 3.5G connectivity
Posted 6 April 2017
SITAONAIR is to pioneer inflight mobile services using high-speed broadband connectivity.
in Technology GE Aviation provides advanced systems on the first flight of the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Posted 4 April 2017
The first flight of Boeing's 787-10 took place last week. GE Aviation is a key supplier of the aircraft including the common core system and enhanced airborne flight recorder.
in Technology Urgent call for alternatives to large electronic restrictions
Posted 30 March 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large
in Technology Yahsat enters long-term partnership with X SAT FZE
Posted 22 March 2017
Yahsat has started a long-term strategic partnership with UAE communications solutions company X SAT FZE. Under the agreement, X SAT is committed to capacity on Yahsat's upcoming Ka-band satellite, Al Yah 3, to be launched later this
in Technology SAA launches its new-look website
Posted 16 March 2017
South African Airways (SAA) has recently launched its new-look website at www.flysaa.com, which promises more speed, more options and more simplicity.
in Technology Airbus and Routehappy team up to enrich flight booking for passengers
Posted 10 March 2017
Airbus has teamed up with Routehappy, the merchandising content platform for flight shopping, to accelerate the transformation of flight shopping from commoditised to differentiated.
in Technology Satcom Direct to debut connectivity workshops in South Africa
Posted 9 March 2017
Satcom Direct (SD) will host its first inflight connectivity workshop in Africa on 6 April 2017.
in Technology Airbus launches online booking assistant iflyA380.com
Posted 9 March 2017
Airbus has created the online booking assistant iflyA380.com to take travel planning to the next level.
in Technology Astronautics Corporation and Vector Aerospace sign MoU
Posted 8 March 2017
Astronautics Corporation of America and Vector Aerospace, that has facilities in South African and Kenya, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together to obtain supplemental type certificates (STCs) for
in Technology Leonardo to supply PicoSAR radar system for North African S-100 Camcopters
Posted 6 March 2017
Global defence and aerospace equipment manufacturer Leonardo said it has been contracted by Austrian aerospace company Schiebel Corporation to supply the PicoSAR active electronically scanned array
in Technology Arabsat teams with Globecast to launch TRT World HD from the 26°E neighborhood
Posted 2 March 2017
Arabsat has been selected by Globecast, global media solutions provider, to broadcast TRT World, the international news platform of Turkey, in high definition over the MENA region on Arabsat's Badr-6
in Technology Travelport is first GDS to receive NDC Aggregator certification from IATA
Posted 28 February 2017
Travelport has become the first GDS to be granted with both 'Aggregator Level One' certification and 'IT Provider Level Two' status by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as part of its New
in Technology Precision Air Services revamps its website
Posted 27 February 2017
Tanzania's Precision Air Services has revamped its website with enhanced functionality and improved navigation.
in Technology Arabsat and ONT launch a Tunisian platform on Badr-4 at 26°E hot spot
Posted 15 February 2017
Arabsat and ONT has announced the signing an agreement to launch a Tunisian broadcast platform on Arabsat Badr-4 at 26°E.
in Technology Panasonic Avionics unveils new hub for customers across MECSAA
Posted 8 February 2017
Panasonic has unveiled a new state-of-the-art facility at Dubai Airport Freezone serving more than 85 airlines from 52 countries located across the Middle East, Central and Southern Asia, and Africa (MECSAA).
in Technology Air Côte d'Ivoire signs up for SitaOnAir's connectivity services
Posted 6 February 2017
Airline passengers flying to and from the Ivory Coast can now expect a connected experience, as national airline, Air Cote d'Ivoire , signs up for inflight passenger connectivity services from SitaOnAir.
in Technology Inflight data usage soars with introduction of 3G
Posted 6 January 2017
Since launching 3G inflight connectivity one year ago, AeroMobile has revealed a 160 percent increase in inflight data usage year on year.
in Technology AeroMobile has connected over one million flights since its launch
Posted 30 November 2016
Inflight connectivity provider AeroMobile, in partnership with Panasonic Avionics, has connected over one million flights. AeroMobile was the first to introduce inflight connectivity in 2008 and now has over 340
in Technology Panasonic partners with Safety Line to deliver airline fuel savings
Posted 28 November 2016
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) and Safety Line have unveiled a strategic partnership that will enable airlines to benefit from significant fuel savings.
in Technology Camcopter S-100 finishes this year's operation in support of MOAS' life-saving mission
Posted 22 November 2016
Onboard the global charity organisation MOAS' (Migrant Offshore Aid Station) ship, MY Phoenix Schiebel's Camcopter -100 has proved to be vital for the achievements of the NGO's
