Major Milestone Enables 2Ku To Be Factory Installed On Airbus Aircraft
Gogo has been selected by Airbus as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) program. The designation officially enables factory line-fit installation of Gogo's 2Ku global satellite solution on Airbus A320 Family, A330, and A380 aircraft after successful offerability process and further system certification.
The Boeing Company announced investments in two early-stage technology companies through the ventures arm of a new group called Boeing HorizonX, an innovation cell focused on accelerating potentially transformative aerospace technologies, manufacturing innovations and emerging business models.
Boeing and MIAT Mongolian Airlines (Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever) have announced the airline’s decision to lease two 737 MAX airplanes from Avolon, a global aircraft leasing company. The airline plans to introduce the new 737 MAX airplanes in early 2019 as it looks to bolster its single-aisle fleet.
Boeing And Jetblue Technology Ventures-Backed Startup May Offer Flexible Travel To Thousands Of Communities Starting In The Early 2020s
Electric aviation company Zunum Aero is developing regional hybrid-electric aircraft for the early 2020s. The company says the aircraft will offer unmatched door-to-door speeds and reduced costs for flights from 700 miles at launch, to over 1,000 miles by 2030. Zunum Aero aircraft are designed to take aviation into the future: enabling frequent service to the nation’s network of over 5,000 underutilized regional and general aviation airports.
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