The annual Satellite conference in DC dominated, but it wasn't the only source of news last week
May as well grab a snack to go with this week's top stories. Besides, you can claim it is to help generate feed stock for SAFs.
The next generation of IFE/C is closer than ever. As in bits of it are finally flying.
Lots of good news for Starlink and Viasat in this edition; both scored a number of solid wins for aircraft to be fit on a global scale.
Hawaiian's Starlink is really live, with an interesting installation and activation plan, while Intelsat teases updates on its multi-orbit solution.
Two updates on LEO-based connectivity drive the news this week, while a significant seating shift is set for 2025.
So much MAX news, but there's other stuff happening, too
Some legit progress on new IFC projects, plus a new cabin retrofit takes to the skies
New connectivity deals over the past few weeks (I was on vacation) are worth catching up on. Plus, new cabin layouts make longer routes easier to fly.