Connectivity
Anuvu sheds M/E/G connectivity business
Anuvu is out of the maritime, energy, and government connectivity business. The company sold that segment off to FMC GlobalSat in a transaction that closed on 30 April 2024.
paxex.aero
Expanding the Starlink BizAv STC portfolio
Options for installing the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity solution continue to expand, as STC programs progress. And, in one case, without an STC.
paxex.aero
In-Flight Entertainment
AIX Preview: New IFE ideas set to fly
AIX 2024 is just around the corner and a couple IFE ideas set to be unveiled at the show caught my attention.
paxex.aero
Cabin Design
How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers
Showing passengers accurate, contextual images helps drive upsells. Most airlines are terrible at this. Fortunately ATPCO's UPA tech can help.
(As an aside, I did some work for RouteHappy back in the day. But that's not why I am a big believer in the program.)
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Other Industry News
Aer Lingus confirms it won’t be launch customer for new Airbus XLR jet
Aer Lingus will likely have to rethink its short-term transatlantic growth plan after it confirmed that it won’t now be the launch customer for the new A321XLR jets being made by Airbus.
independent.ie
Global Airlines ferries its A380 to the UK
Wannabe all-A380 operator Global Airlines moved closer to operations this week, as its first aircraft returned to Europe for additional maintenance work. But, as with most things related to Global Airlines, the process was not quite normal.
paxex.aero
United’s Latest App Update is a Visual Flop
Over the years United's app has won many awards (I've voted on a judging panel for it twice) and generally been considered a leading player in the market. So why "fix" something that isn't broken?
An interesting look at recent changes that reduce readability in the app, among other things.
badice.com
Qantas to pay $120m over ‘ghost flights’ but wins concession
The fine is about 1% of the half-year revenue reported for the past six months. And despite the penalty, the company said the ACCC is no longer proceeding with claims the airline received payment for flights it had no intention of providing – essentially removing the suggestion it deliberately misled consumers.
But at least affected passengers are receiving additional compensation.
australianaviation.com.au