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Connectivity
Wizz Air expands fflya connectivity commitment
Wizz Air will fit its UK fleet with satellite-based internet access. The carrier plans to expand its trial of the fflya product from AS-IP Tech to 19 aircraft according to a recent regulatory filing.
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Turkish goes gate-to-gate for in-flight internet
Turkish Airlines' in-flight connectivity will now fly a bit longer. The carrier updated its systems to deliver gate-to-gate service across its fleet.
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The "Evolution" of Jet ConneX delivers more for passengers
Inmarsat's aims to deliver connectivity speeds north of 100Mbps to private jets, thanks to upgrades of its Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight connectivity platform. The new JX Evolution program aims to improve performance on existing satellites, and also to further improve as seven additional satellites join the constellation over the next few years.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Wamos adds streaming IFE with Moment Flymingo
Charter and leisure airline Wamos will bring in-flight entertainment on board. The carrier announced an agreement with Moment to deploy the Flymingo streaming IFE kit on a pair of A330s.
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Loyalty
JSX adds MileagePlus for points earning
Passengers on JSX can now earn points in the United Airlines MileagePlus program. The partnership is "a critical advancement of the continued relationship between JSX and United Airlines, with more cooperation to be announced later this year."
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Other Industry News
Boeing at Least Two Years Away From Designing New Jet, CEO Calhoun Says
Prominent customers like Air Lease Corp. founder Steven Udvar-Hazy have been calling on Boeing to get moving on the mid-sized aircraft family Calhoun tabled two years ago. But there are no leaps in engine technology in sight to propel jetliner sales, and Calhoun said he isn’t willing to bet an expensive new development program on the current generation of turbofans.
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Northern Pacific seeks public investors
Northern Pacific Airways is taking a somewhat unusual approach to funding ahead of its expected launch later this year. The carrier is running an open call to unaccredited investors, hoping to boost its visibility in the market, as well as its cash balance.
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US-Cuba flight bans lifted
US airlines can, once again, operate commercial flights to nine smaller airports in Cuba. Significant restrictions on charters are also gone. The moves reverse Trump-era US diplomatic policy from 2019-2020.
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JetBlue delays Boston-London launch
JetBlue's new service between Boston and London will have to wait a couple more weeks. The carrier will delay service launch to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, owing to delays in aircraft deliveries from Airbus.
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Flair Airlines keeps licenae after Canadian Transportation Agency review
Discount carrier Flair Airlines is allowed to keep its licence after the Canadian Transportation Agency concluded on Wednesday the company "is Canadian."
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