Connectivity
CesiumAstro ESA successfully connects in SES, Hughes tests
CesiumAstro successfully tested its active phased array antenna terminal solution with SES's geosynchronous satellite network, a key milestone as the company works to deliver hardware to the government and commercial aviation sectors.
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SpaceX slams FAA report on falling space debris danger
SpaceX called on the Federal Aviation Administration to correct a report to Congress warning that, by 2035, falling debris from U.S.-licensed constellations in low Earth orbit could injure or kill someone every two years if they deploy as planned.
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Air Canada's 737 MAX fleet is (finally starting to get) online
It has been a long and winding road, but the first Air Canada 737 MAX plane with an active inflight internet solution is now in service.
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SkyFive sees “wildly inconsistent” performance across inflight connectivity services
Which is the best inflight internet service flying today? SkyFive recently performed a series of measurements across Europe, benchmarking various systems. The results are, as expected, less than compelling.
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Cabin Design
LOT reveals (eventual) new 787-8 interiors
With its 787-8 fleet now pushing past 10 years of age LOT Polish Airlines is ready to update its interiors. The carrier announced plans for a nose-to-tail refresh of the cabins, covering the seats as well as inflight entertainment and connectivity on board.
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Other Industry News
Aviation's CO2 Crisis: Debunking Airlines' Net-Zero Illusions
The aviation industry is masking its true colors when it comes to sustainability progress. Glossy marketing campaigns proudly proclaim so-called "Green Fares"—but there's nothing green about flying.
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Larger planes key as United boosts Airbus, Boeing backlog
United Airlines added to its new jet backlog this week, with 50 more Boeing 787s and 60 more Airbus A321neos set to fly between 2028-2031, focusing on larger planes to increase capacity for both domestic and international operations.
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Air France-KLM to Take Stake in SAS Under $1.2 Billion Deal
Air France-KLM will take a minority stake in bankrupt Scandinavian airline SAS as part of a $1.18 billion U.S. Chapter 11 restructuring deal unveiled
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