Connectivity
Viasat secures installation approval in China
Viasat took another major step forward in its efforts to deliver in-flight Wi-Fi service over China. The CAAC now will permit installations on A320 family aircraft thanks to a newly issued certification.
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Jet It picks SmartSky for in-flight WiFi service
The Jet It fleet will soon offer in-flight WiFi service to its fractional owners. The company selected SmartSky to provide internet service on its fleet of HondaJet and Gulfstream G150 aircraft.
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Delta Air Lines Tested SpaceX’s Starlink Internet for Planes, Delta CEO Says
It wouldn't work for a lot of the carrier's operating footprint right now. Plus, Delta just signed a massive contract with Viasat for single-aisle aircraft.
But, sure, testing the system is a smart thing to do.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Change in Management for AERQ
Son Yob (Louis) Pak from LG Electronics (LG) succeeds Sang Soo Lee as co-Managing Director of AERQ. Together with Arnd Kikker from Lufthansa Technik, Louis Pak will lead AERQ in the development of solutions that enable airlines to digitalise their aircraft cabin.
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Cabin Design
American selects suites for new 787-9 design
American Airlines plans a dramatic revamp to its 787-9 fleet. The carrier will introduce new premium cabin seats on board, including sliding door suites, according to documentation shared with employees.
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Other Industry News
Dutch Watchdog Rules KLM’s ‘Carbon Zero’ Ad Is Misleading
The Dutch advertising watchdog ruled that a KLM promotion telling customers they could fly carbon-emission free is misleading.
The ad’s tag line, “Be a hero, fly CO2 zero,” is an absolute claim, the Dutch Advertising Code Committee said in a verdict seen Friday by Bloomberg. As such, the company has the burden of proving the statement and didn’t meet that test, the committee said.
bloomberg.com
EASA will not extend temporary passenger-to-freighter conversion approval
European operators will not be permitted to use temporary conversions of passenger aircraft to freighters beyond the end of July.
flightglobal.com