Connectivity
Qantas extends free Wi-Fi to international fleet from late 2024
More than a decade after its first attempt, Qantas will bring inflight internet to its long-haul fleet. And it'll be free for everyone on board.
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Breeze boosts free Wi-Fi on board
In just a couple months Breeze Airways will complete the installation of inflight internet on its A220 fleet. The carrier will also make the service free for more travelers as part of its efforts to boost passenger experience.
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Lufthansa Technik to provide radomes for Hanwha Phasor ESAs
Hanwha Phasor has high hopes for its aero ESA product, set to enter the market next year. It will support that with a new radome designed, developed, and manufactured by Lufthansa Technik under a multi-year deal announced today.
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Rumor has it…
With a major IFC contract ready to be awarded, could a dark horse score an unexpected win?
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Starlink now certified for Global Express installs
The Starlink inflight internet service from SpaceX can now be installed on Bombardier Global Express business jets.
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VietJet signs on for AirFi LEO trial
AirFi has added another customer for its lightweight LEO connectivity offering in Asia. The company inked a deal with VietJet to trial its inflight internet service on two aircraft, announced at the Singapore Air Show.
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Gogo, Satcom Direct push forward with LEO ESAs
Electronically steered antennas will be a major part of the next generation of connectivity for the business aviation world. Both Satcom Direct and Gogo made progress on that front this week, offering updates to their terminal development and testing.
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Can NTN standards streamline airline connectivity installs?
Installing inflight internet service typically means expensive, proprietary hardware, locking airlines in to one provider for an extended period of time. The Seamless Air Alliance hopes to change that with a modem solution built on 3GPP NTN standards.
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Viasat issues type certification for Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ka-band terminal
Satcom Direct received type certification of the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal for Viasat's Jet ConneX inflight internet service, moving a step closer to installation of the latest hardware on business jets.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Air India picks Thales for IFE update
Air India's major content boost will be shown to most passengers on the Thales AVANT Up inflight entertainment system, a major upgrade for the carrier and for passenger experience.
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Loyalty
Turkish Airlines promises speed, convenience with TK Wallet launch
Can the new TK Wallet improve the payment and refunds experience for passengers of Turkish Airlines? Or just for the airline??
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American limits loyalty earning options
American Airlines says it wants to make it "more convenient for customers to enjoy the value and magic of travel," but that's not at all what the upcoming AAdvantage changes will do.
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Other Industry News
Delta to debut premium lounges in 2024
Delta’s new premium lounge experience will launch in JFK, LAX and BOS. In addition, Delta Sky Club will debut in Charlotte, add a second Club in Seattle, and expand the existing Miami and LGA Clubs.
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