Cabin Interior and Electronics

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

SpaceX Signs First Aircraft Operator for Starlink Satcom

JSX's Embraer ERJs will be the first airborne application of SpaceX's Starlink satcom.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds Thornton To Sales, Install Network

SmartSky is building out its services and sales reach with Thornton Aviation the latest to join the network.

Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First Dallas-completed G600

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered the first Gulfstream G600 to be outfitted at its Dallas facility.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Awarded FAA STC for Plane Simple Antenna

The multi-Gulfstream model STC builds on EASA STC approval of the Plane Simple antenna system for several Bombardier Global jet models.

Aircraft

Textron Aviation Updates Beechcraft, Cessna Pistons

Textron Aviation is offering standard upgrades to new production Beechcraft Barons and Bonanzas as well as Cessna high-wing pistons.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Puts VIP in Control of Audio Experience

Alto Aviation's latest upgrade adds custom control of audio acoustic modes for business jet VIPs.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo's Avance Systems Top 1 Million Flights

Demand for connectivity is at an all-time high, Gogo Business Aviation president says.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

True Blue Outlines New Power Products

True Blue Power unveiled a new AC-to-AC frequency converter and wireless chargers for cabin installations.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet MS Completions Rebrand To Include Facility Upgrade

MRO provider Jet MS is rebranding RAS Group's interiors and completions business to Jet MS Completions.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Orbit Develops Inmarsat Jet Connex-compatible Terminal

Orbit Communication Systems' AirTRx30 terminal for Inmarsat Jet Connex is expected to begin shipping in 2023 or sooner.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Tech To Offer After-sales Support

Line and base maintenance are among the services that will be offered by Comlux Group's new Comlux Tech unit.

Avionics

Astronautics Demonstrate Wireless Airborne Comm System

Aeronautics AeroSync wireless airborne comm system will be the standard connectivity solution for Airbus H125, H130 helicopters.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aviation Battery Systems Adds to Line of StartStick GPUs

Aviation Battery Systems' new StartStick 20 portable GPU will be on display at the company's booth this week at Heli-Expo

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Moves Tax Tracking to MySky

In an announcement made by the companies on Monday, Satcom Direct has transitioned its Tax Reporting Service to the AI-powered financial platform MySky.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

StandardAero Increasing Stock of Gogo Avance Systems

MRO provider StandardAero has signed a volume purchase agreement for Gogo Business Aviation Avance L3 and L5 systems.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Turns To Courts To Block Gogo's 5G Service

SmartSky has filed a patent lawsuit and for a preliminary injunction to halt Gogo's rollout of its 5G service this year.

Aircraft

PlaneSense Expands Gogo Avance L3 to PC-12 Fleet

PlaneSense previously provided Gogo's Avance L3 internet connectivity system only on its fleet of Pilatus PC-24 twinjets.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Marks Another 5G System Milestone

Colorado-based Gogo Business Aviation has received FAA STC and PMA approval for its 5G antenna following installation and testing by Duncan Aviation.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

FAA Approves Banyan Gogo Avance L3 STC for HondaJet

Banyan Air Service is offering the Gogo Avance L3 installation for the HondaJet as an in-house installation or data pack sale to Gogo dealers.

Avionics

Plane Simple Reaches Milestone with Inmarsat Satellite

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple terminal for the Inmarsat Jet ConneX broadband service has moved a step closer to commercial service.

Aircraft

Covid, Sanctions Take Toll on Russia’s Defense Electronics Firms

Russia’s defense industry has been crippled by supply-chain disruptions and Western sanctions.

Avionics

L2 Aviation, Global Aerospace Partner on Mod Services

As part of the strategic agreement with Global Aerospace Design Corp., L2 Aviation opens Cincinnati office.

Aircraft

K5 Taps Fokker for ACJ330 Completion

K5-Aviation takes delivery of its first ACJ330-300 with VIP completion to be performed by Fokker Techniek.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leather Institute Opens Colorado Repair Satellite

The Leather Institute will also provide mobile repair services from Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

Aircraft

FAI's Project Pearl Global Express Sells to U.S. Buyer

FAI Technik's Project Pearl Global Express refurbishment program was begun in 2019.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD Qualifies Plane Simple Antenna on Intelsat Network

Satcom Direct's antenna qualification is expected to enable access by a wider variety of business jets to Intelsat's FlexExec broadband satellite network.