At the NBAA Convention last month, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer introduced concept
Proposed Embraer Business Jets To Feature Stand-Up Cabins
At the NBAA Convention last month, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer introduced concept studies for two new clean-sheet business jets in the form of a midsize (MSJ) aircraft and a “mid-light” (MLJ) model (see story on page 1). A full-size cabin mockup
of the MLJ was on display. Both twinjets will feature a stand-up (six-foot-tall) cabin, forward galley, an enclosed aft lavatory and an aft baggage compartment accessible in flight. The two concept studies show airplanes with circular cabin cross-sections
the same size but the MSJ cabin is almost five feet longer than that of the MLJ. A three-place, side-facing divan is available in the MSJ. A two-place, side-facing divan is an option in the smaller MLJ.
Starling Completes In-flight Test of Broadband Antenna
Starling Advanced Communication, a specialist in low-profile broadband antenna systems for in-flight applications, has completed what it described as “record
performance” for its Mijet Ku-band fuselage-mounted antenna. The antenna system was installed on a Boeing 737 and maintained continuous broadband connection between the aircraft and the Amos communications satellite. Included in the test syllabus were simultaneous video conference calls, numerous VoIP calls using Skype, loading of large files via the Internet and forwarding and receipt of e-mail. According to Starling, Mijet exceeded nominal specifications, with a reception rate of more than 20 Mbps and transmission rate of more than 5 Mbps. The tests were carried out during various flight conditions at different altitudes, including normal and extreme aircraft maneuvering.
