Connectivity
Feeling ESA pressures
As the next generation of in-flight connectivity technology starts to show signs of actually flying, where will the impact be felt the most?
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Cabin Design
Qantas confirms Project Sunrise; flights planned from 2025
Come the end of 2025 no two cities on earth will be too far apart for a nonstop flight. Qantas officially confirmed its plans to purchase A350-1000 aircraft in an ultra-longhaul configuration capable of flying from Sydney to London or New York City or anywhere else on earth without a stop on the way. The carrier will eventually take delivery of a dozen planes for this effort.
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Norse Atlantic’s four inaugural routes on sale
Norse Atlantic will bring its 787 "Longships" across the Atlantic Ocean beginning in June. The carrier formally launched its first four transatlantic routes, with New York City, Los Angeles, and Florida connecting to Oslo from this summer.
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Other Industry News
Pilot’s lit cockpit cigarette caused passenger plane to crash into sea, report claims
Pilot’s cigarette may have ignited with oxygen leaking from emergency mask, alleges report
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Avelo adds Orlando base, continues expansion
Upstart Avelo Airlines sees big potential in Orlando. The airline will establish a new crew and aircraft base in Central Florida, bringing new competition to the market. Avelo plans for ten destinations served from Orlando by the end of the year.
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UK judge dismisses Qatar claim over A321neo jet contract
A British judge on Tuesday denied a request by Qatar Airways to force Airbus keep building A321neo jetliners in a setback to the airline as part of a wider legal dispute.
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