Connectivity
Gogo 5G slips a bit, with massive install forecast
Gogo's next-gen conectivity solution will be delayed a few more months, but the company still expects to be online by the end of the year. And it is forecasting massive install growth to follow.
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SmartSky catches a major "break" in Gogo patent infringement suit
We're still more than a year away from Gogo and SmartSky stepping into a courtroom to have their patent infringement lawsuit heard, but a ruling this week will significantly influence the direction of the case.
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ALOFT confirm first OneWeb BBJ installation
ALOFT AeroArchitects will activate OneWeb's LEO satellite inflight internet service on a 737 BBJ via a services contract with Satcom Direct and an antenna provided by Stellar Blu.
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Measuring more than Megabits: Inflight internet monitors take the spotlight
Passengers run speed tests aplenty on inflight internet links, but airlines need a more wholistic way to monitor their networks. And service providers are getting pulled along, whether they like it or not.
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Cabin Design
JetBlue boosting crew on Mint A321neo planes
This is a very strange, and still evolving story. But it seems JetBlue may have been understaffing some of its Mint-configured A321neo planes based on changes the company scrambled to implement over the weekend, citing a "regulatory clarification" from the FAA.
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Low cost or cheap? Flying New Pacific first class
It is a moot point now, as the carrier halts its scheduled operations in favor of charter contracts. But I did finally get to fly on New Pacific a couple weeks ago. And I'm still not sure if it was a low-cost or cheap experience.
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Back to basics: New business class seat designs vie for Crystal Cabin Award honors
Forget about luxury. A market exists for the most basic of business class needs: a flat bed. Two short list candidates for the 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards aim to fill that gap.
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Bigger bins coming to some United Express/Skywest E175s
United Airlines has a new plan to avoid gate-checked bags on its regional jet fleet: Larger overhead bins will be installed on 50 planes by the end of the year.
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Loyalty
Breeze boosts loyalty play with co-brand credit card
Launching a co-branded credit card is one of the major milestones in the maturity of a US airline, and Breeze Airways can now tick that box.
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Other Industry News
Breeze launches "No Flex" basic economy fares
Breeze Airways is still a "Nice" airline, but the carrier now has a not-so-nice fare option.
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airBaltic "exploring" United States service options
airBaltic is looking to spread its wings further, with an application this week for authority to operate flights to the United States.
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Avelo looks to Mexico, Dominican Republic for international growth
Avelo is looking to collect some passport stamps. The carrier applied on Friday for authority to operate flights from the US to both Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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