Connectivity
Delta selects Hughes to complete Wi-Fi upgrades
Delta Air Lines will add diversity to its inflight internet supply and Hughes has a launch customer for its new Jupiter in-flight service offering. The two will pair up to bring Wi-Fi to more than 400 aircraft across Delta's fleet.
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Airbus, OneWeb team for biz jet connectivity boost
Airbus Corporate Jets plans to offer a new inflight internet option, delivered over OneWeb's LEO constellation, for its line of business jet installations. Eventually. With as yet undisclosed hardware.
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KONNECT VHTS comes online, boosting Eutelsat capacity
Eutelsat's KONNECT VHTS satellite is now active, bringing 500 Gbps of Ka-band capacity into service over Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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Malaysia Airlines makes Wi-Fi free on board
Malaysia Airlines is the latest carrier to make inflight Wi-Fi free to all passengers. As of 1 November 2023 the carrier will not charge any travelers on board 20 of its wide-body aircraft to access the internet.
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SES plans mPOWER constellation expansion to counter performance problems
The SES mPOWER constellation will grow by two satellites to offset shortcomings on the initial six.
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Other Industry News
JetBlue’s summer of blues
Summer is typically the best time of year for airlines. It is when profits are stockpiled to help pad the slower, colder seasons. Alas, JetBlue joins a handful of US carriers who did not enjoy summer 2023, reporting a loss of $153 million for Q3.
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Schiphol capacity slashed, US government responds
The US Department of Transportation will require Netherlands-based airlines to file schedules for approval to operate to the United States for Summer 2024, a move triggered by cuts to capacity at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. The schedule filing requirement is the first step of any countermeasures the DOT might enact
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Mixed ancillary messages from Allegiant in Q3 results
Total average fare increased for Allegiant in Q3 2023, but, similar to its ULCC competitors in the US market, the breakdown of those fares shifted. And it is not all good news.
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Holiday Swap's property listings raise questions
Holiday Swap has been part of the pitch for Global Airlines, as founder James Asquith boosted his reputation for building startups in challenging travel verticals. The data, however, does not appear to support such claims.
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