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On November 24th the German carrier announced that several Lufthansa aircraft will get something quite similar to the 787 displayed earlier.source
“We are disappointed with today’s verdict and respectfully disagree with the outcome. From the outset, we have maintained that Gogo’s independently developed 5G technology does not infringe SmartSky’s asserted patents, and their claims of patent protection are invalid…” Source: From a statement by Gogo, following their court loss, as a federal jury in Delaware has ruled against Gogo Business Aviation and found the company liable for infringing four patents held by its competitor SmartSky Networks. The decision orders Gogo to pay $22.7 million in damages.
Takeoff Hold Lights (THL) The THL system is composed of in-pavement lighting in a double, longitudinal row of lights aligned either side of the runway centerline. The lights are focused toward the arrival end of the runway at the “line up and wait” point, and they extend for 1,500 feet in front of the holding aircraft. Illuminated red lights indicate to an aircraft in position for takeoff or rolling that it is unsafe to takeoff because the runway is occupied or about to be occupied by an aircraft or vehicle.
Aero Linx: The 1-26 Association (Schweizer) The Association’s goal is to foster the helpfulness, the camaraderie, and the opportunity for head-to-head competition that is found in One Design groups in sailing. It is an organization of people who share the common ideal that soaring should be fun, not frantic – people who include pilots, families, crews and others who are interested. Membership is open to everyone. Owning a 1-26 or being a pilot is not required! We encourage your to browse our website and visit our new Online Community.
Also: Elfin 20 Journey, BASE Jumper Rescue, Pipistrel Makes Waves, EAA Hall of Fame, Affordable Flying Expo 2026 Like most of the industry, kit manufacturer Sonex has been hit by the ever-increasing costs of parts and materials, and is being forced to pass some of the burden off to customers beginning December 15. Still, Sonex’s prices remain well under par, with many of its complete airframe kits available for under $40,000. The company detailed the price shifts for Complete Airframe Kits, Quick Build Kits, and AeroVee engine packages. Produced jointly by the Aero-News Network and SUN ’n FUN—in addition to…
Aero Linx: The de Havilland Moth Club Ltd The de Havilland Moth Club evolved from a belief that an association of owners and operators of Moth aeroplanes should be formed to create a suitable environment for safeguarding the type; for the interchange of spare parts and encouragement of the widest possible spread of technical information and assistance. The de Havilland Moth Club welcomes anyone with an interest in the classic aeroplanes designed and built by the de Havilland Aircraft Company at Stag Lane and Hatfield between the wars. This website contains only part of the knowledge and services offered to…
Emirates plans to make its daily Dubai-Baghdad connection an all-A350 operated service starting early next year. The Dubai-based carrier has a growing fleet of Airbus A350 widebodies since welcoming its first delivery 12 months ago. The A350 currently operates three of seven weekly flights on this route, with the remaining four served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier’s A350 aircraft is furnished with its latest cabins, accommodating up to 312 passengers across three classes. Emirates Goes All-A350 To Baghdad In January Credit: Emirates As per an announcement from the airline this week, Emirates will replace its four weekly 777-operated services…
Ryanair has decided to shut down its frequent flyer program after being active for only eight months, because the data indicated that it cost the airline more to offer this membership than the revenue brought in by the members who signed up for it. Having had over 50,000 people sign up to the program, the airline has stated that the existing members can make use of their benefits for the remainder of their annual membership, but new customers will not be able to sign up for it. Data shows that members who have signed up for the program can save…
American Airlines instituted a new policy change for its boarding process, which took effect in October of this year. Last month, the airline made the decision to begin the elimination of its physical carry-on size checking stations at airport gates. American hopes to make the boarding process more efficient and easier on both staff and customers through its new policy. Bottlenecks at the gate during the boarding process are problematic for airlines as much as they are for customers. The new policy is designed to alleviate that issue for all parties. Forcing passengers to test their bags in the metal…
Abu Dhabi International Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SITA to develop an AI-driven smart platform to manage airport operations. This system would process data in real-time from various sources within the ecosystem to enable smoother passenger traffic flow, providing a better on-ground experience for passengers and delivering assistance to airport management with operational insights. The aim of this platform will be to revolutionize airport operations and serve as an end-to-end AI-driven airport management system, capable of enhancing operational efficiency and improving on-time performance. Developing Intelligent Total Airport Management (iTAM) Platform Credit: Shutterstock In a statement, aviation IT…