Outlines Measures to Foster an Accessible, Diverse, and Inclusive Pilot Workforce

Testifying Friday before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Aviation Safety Subcommittee, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) outlined a plan to reduce the costs of becoming an airline pilot and create a more diverse and inclusive air transportation workforce while ensuring that the United States continues to stand as the unquestioned global leader in aviation safety.

Viasat Wins High-Speed In-Flight Connectivity Gig With SWA

Viasat has confirmed a deal with Southwest Airlines -- which selected the Company's Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity (IFC) system to be factory-installed on all new aircraft deliveries, starting this fall. By selecting Viasat, Southwest Airlines will provide customers internet capabilities while onboard, including the ability to stream content and entertainment, watch live television, and access social media platforms and productivity applications on any internet-ready device, gate-to-gate. Streaming-capable Wi-Fi requires a robust data connection — especially to deliver high quality service on all connected devices while in-flight, regardless of how many passengers are using the system.