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Aviation Technology

Panasonic Avionics Corporation | June 15, 2022

Panasonic Avionics Corporation unveiled the future of airline passenger engagement with the launch of its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) seat-end system, Astrova, by Panasonic Avionics. "The launch of Astrova by Panasonic Avionics reflects a transformation in our business, how we develop our products, and how we engage with our customers. Astrova is the first in-flight entertainment solution to truly recognize the untapped potential of seatback IFE an...

Defense and Space

Curtiss-Wright Corporatio | July 06, 2022

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Safran Aerosystems Arresting Company for $240 million in cash. SAA is a designer and manufacturer of mission-critical, fixed-wing aircraft emergency arresting systems with a strong installed base of more than 5,000 systems worldwide including sales to more than 70 countries. The acquisition of the Safran arresting systems business firmly establishes Curtiss-Wright as a leading global supplier of fixe...

Commercial Aviation

Inmarsat | September 29, 2022

Inmarsat today announced a new technology partnership with Teledyne Controls, a leading manufacturer and innovator of aircraft data management solutions, to enhance and support airlines’ digital operations across Europe as part of the ground-breaking Iris air traffic modernisation programme.The partnership will see the integration of Inmarsat’s SB-S platform, powered by its global ELERA satellite network, with Teledyne’s Aircraft Interface Device (AID+)-enabled GroundLink Comm+...

Aerospace, Air Transport

virgin orbit | August 19, 2022

Virgin Orbit , a leading launch provider, announced today that it has signed an agreement with South Korean investment group J-Space. The agreement will allow the companies to assess candidate spaceport launch sites in South Korea, with the goal of providing satellite launch services from there using Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne System. The cooperative effort is designed to act as a catalyst to the burgeoning Korean small satellite and space solutions market, stimulate local economic growth,...