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Intelsat to Provide Multi-Orbit Wi-Fi to American Airlines’ Regional Jets

By | 2023-12-05T14:35:30-05:00 November 30th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Press Releases, Space & Satellite Business|

American Airlines unveiled its plans on November 30 to equip nearly 500 regional jets with multi-orbit Wi-Fi connectivity, provided by Intelsat, with deployment set to begin in early 2024. Intelsat's offering includes terminals capable of connecting to their geostationary satellite fleet and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from Eutelsat OneWeb. Eutelsat OneWeb and Intelsat entered [...]

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U.S. Defense Department’s Strategic Leap into Commercial Space for Superiority Over China

By | 2023-12-22T08:59:05-05:00 November 30th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Defense & Military, Space & Satellite Business|

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is actively developing its first Commercial Space Integration Strategy to harness advancements in commercial space technology, with a specific focus on maintaining a military edge over China. This initiative, led by Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks, aims to integrate and leverage commercial space solutions during periods of competition, crisis, [...]

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Sierra Space Completes Assembly of First Dream Chaser Spacecraft ‘Tenacity’ for ISS Cargo Mission

By | 2023-11-18T17:47:49-05:00 November 9th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Space & Satellite Business|

Sierra Space has completed the assembly of the first Dream Chaser spacecraft, Tenacity, scheduled for a cargo mission to the International Space Station as early as next spring. The spacecraft will be transported for testing by NASA before its planned launch on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket. Here are some more details about Tenacity [...]

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Pioneer Station: World’s First Luxury Space Hotel to Open in 2025 with Simulated Gravity

By | 2023-10-29T12:21:25-04:00 October 22nd, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Space & Satellite Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

In a groundbreaking advancement for space tourism, Pioneer Station, the world's first space hotel, is set to open its doors in 2025. Developed by Orbital Assembly, this luxury space resort promises a unique blend of cosmic adventure and comfort, thanks to its innovative simulated gravity system. This feature will allow guests to experience familiar earthly [...]

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Space Force Launches Satellite in Record Time with Victus Nox Mission

By | 2023-10-08T18:02:28-04:00 September 29th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Defense & Military, Space & Satellite Business|

The U.S. Space Force has achieved a significant milestone in its tactically responsive space program by launching a satellite into orbit within just 27 hours from receiving launch orders. The mission, named Victus Nox, which means "conquer the night" in Latin, aimed to demonstrate the ability to rapidly acquire, build, integrate, and launch a satellite [...]

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Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Invites Tech Leaders to AI Insight Forums

By | 2023-09-23T17:25:49-04:00 September 14th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Hotel Business, Space & Satellite Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer has invited several prominent tech leaders, including Elon Musk (Tesla and Meta), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Sundar Pichai (Google), and Eric Fanning (Aerospace Industries Association), to participate in a series of closed-door insight forums focused on artificial intelligence (AI) policy. These forums, which commenced on September 13 and will continue throughout [...]

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US Space Force Launches Satellite Deployment Challenge and Issues Cyber Threat Warning

By | 2023-09-23T17:25:52-04:00 September 12th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Defense & Military, Space & Satellite Business|

The US Space Force (USSF) is taking proactive measures to bolster its space capabilities with the launch of the Tactically Responsive Space Challenge. This initiative aims to rapidly deploy satellites during emergencies or conflicts and is seeking innovative solutions from industry experts and entrepreneurs. The USSF, in collaboration with Salesforce and MIT Solve, invites proposals [...]

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Airbus Plans Fighter Business Merger in Defense Division Overhaul

By | 2023-09-23T17:25:55-04:00 September 12th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Defense & Military, Space & Satellite Business|

Airbus is set to merge two separate fighter aircraft businesses as part of a comprehensive reorganization within its Defence & Space division, according to sources from labor unions. This strategic move will unite Military Air Systems, encompassing Airbus's involvement in the Eurofighter project, with the division responsible for overseeing Airbus's share in the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS/SCAF [...]

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Air Canada Enhances In-Flight Experience: Upgrading Satellite Internet on 95 Additional Aircraft

By | 2023-09-16T15:22:29-04:00 September 5th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Space & Satellite Business|

Air Canada, the largest airline in Canada, announced that it will equip 95 more aircraft with upgraded satellite internet technology, in partnership with Intelsat, a global leader in satellite communications. The upgrade will enhance the in-flight connectivity and entertainment experience for customers, as well as enable operational efficiencies for the airline. The upgrade will involve [...]

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Emirates World Channel to Showcase Live Interview from Space

By | 2023-09-16T15:24:19-04:00 August 29th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Space & Satellite Business|

Emirates’ ice inflight entertainment system will feature a live interview with UAE astronaut Dr Sultan AlNeyadi. The interview will be available on the Emirates World Channel from 1 September 2023, which is the same day the astronaut will begin his journey back to Earth. By this date, AlNeyadi will have completed a six-month science mission [...]

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Karol Bobko, Astronaut on Challenger’s Maiden Flight, Passes Away at 85

By | 2023-09-11T15:52:02-04:00 August 27th, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Defense & Military, Space & Satellite Business|

Karol Bobko, the astronaut who piloted the first voyage of the shuttle Challenger nearly three years before its tragic explosion, passed away on August 17th at his home in Half Moon Bay, California. He was 85. His son, Paul, cited complications from an unspecified degenerative nervous system disease as the cause of death. Karol Bobko, [...]

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Malaysia Airlines Selects Viasat Connectivity for New Boeing 737-8 Fleet

By | 2023-09-06T17:46:33-04:00 August 22nd, 2023|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline In-Flight IFE Tech, Space & Satellite Business|

Malaysia Airlines has chosen Viasat to outfit the airline’s new Boeing 737-8 fleet with its wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, also opting for the company’s high-quality internet connectivity on board. The agreement includes factory installation of Viasat’s equipment and the first aircraft is expected to be delivered to Malaysia Airlines later this month. Viasat says [...]

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