Avionics and inflight systems company Thales will partner with the UK-based Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) on a jointly funded £20 million ($25 million) research project to explore next generation aircraft communications technology, Thales said Nov. 7.

Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, becoming the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to operate the type.

Air China will test Los Angeles-based Global Eagle Entertainment’s (GEE) inflight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity service on an Air China Boeing 777 aircraft, the two companies announced Nov. 1.

Connectivity-Nov. 1, 2016

TAP Portugal has completed a cabin overhaul on its first Airbus A319, marking the start of a 48-aircraft roll-out.

SaudiGulf Airlines has launched operations, triggering the next stage in the liberalization of Saudi Arabia’s domestic flight market.

Transport architecture specialists New Territory have revealed details of a new aircraft interior for Aeromexico’s new fleet of Boeing 787-9s.

Passenger Experience-Oct. 26, 2016