Connectivity
Beyond Multi-orbit: Multi-beam Driving Inflight Connectivity Innovation
Yes, multi-orbit satellite solutions are the near-term future of inflight connectivity. But multi-beam offerings are set to dominate sales conversations as service providers look to add resiliency, reliability, and flexibility for their airline partners.
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WestJet Activates Starlink Inflight Internet
WestJet's first Starlink-equipped planes are now in service. The carrier quietly activated the system on more than a dozen 737-800s following certification from Transport Canada earlier this month.
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AirFi, LEAV team for inflight boost
LEAV Aviation is adding connectivity, entertainment, and retail services in partnership with AirFi.
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SatShow Scuttlebutt
Some of the smaller hints dropped in various conversations appear to be more significant than they seemed at first blush.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Panasonic Avionics, Flightradar24 Team for Inflight Map Data
Panasonic Avionics is teaming up with FlightRadar24 to bring more data to the inflight map.
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Cabin Design
Air France Refreshes La Première in Premium Push
La Première is getting a refresh, as Air France seeks to draw in more ultra-premium travelers.
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Other Industry News
Will Boom Successfully Build a Supersonic Airliner?
A pretty good takedown of the Boom dream, and the mess of certification and manufacturing it still needs to get through for anything to become remotely feasible.
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Southwest Brings FAA into San Antonio Terminal Fight
Southwest's fight at San Antonio escalated this week, with the carrier filing an official Complaint with the FAA about terminal reconstruction and gate allocations.
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