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Aircell Gets Approval For In-Flight Broadband

Aircell has received two important approvals from the FAA that will allow the company to offer its in-flight mobile broadband on U.S. domestic flights.The first approval is a Supplemental Type Certificate, permitting installation and operation of Aircell's in-flight mobile broadband on commercially operated Boeing 767-200 planes. The second approval is a Parts Manufacture Approval that allows for the manufacturing of aircraft parts at the company's Bensenville, IL. facility.

Revision3 Goes Mile High With Virgin

A partnership between Virgin America and online TV network Revision3 places several shows on the airline's in-flight entertainment network.

Virgin America To Offer Music Videos

Virgin America and VH1 have partnered to offer domestic, on-demand music video library on the carrier's New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC and Las Vegas routes.

Virgin America To Get In-Flight Broadband

Virgin America has partnered with wireless communications provider AirCell to offer broadband Internet services for passengers traveling in the continental U.S. The service will launch sometime in 2008.

Up-And-Coming Airline Gets Google Maps

Virgin America is a new airline that hopes to have some planes in the sky before September.  When this occurs, the planes will be loaded with special software - each seatback will come adorned with a Google Maps display.