Connectivity
Multi-orbit connectivity now flying on regional jets
The first commercial aircraft to be fitted with the Intelsat multi-orbit solution, featuring the Gilat/Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal, has left the installation facility and appears to be headed towards entry into passenger service.
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Embraer plans satellite connectivity for E175s
As demand for inflight internet service continues to expand, Embraer is taking steps to ensure its aircraft are not left behind. During FIA2024 the manufacturer announced plans to facilitate satellite connectivity on the E175s by 2026.
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Turkish plans free inflight Wi-Fi
Turkish Airlines is promising "free and unlimited Wi-Fi to our entire fleet by the end of 2025." The reality, however, is slightly more complicated.
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Starlink Update: 6 Months In
Interesting insight on Starlink in the BizAv world, including significant shifting of manufacturer position vis a vis warranties and third party STCs. But it is still a pretty slow installation.
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Cabin Design
Spirit has a plan for profitability; it just needs a little time
Spirit Airlines has a plan to reinvent itself, changing its service offerings and marketing strategy to drive improved yields and a return to profit. Can it get there fast enough to stay alive?
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Airlines face family seating mandate from US DOT
The US Department of Transportation has officially launched its family seating program, requiring adjacent seats for families traveling with a passenger 13 or younger to be assigned at the time of booking.
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Allegiant continues Extra expansion, predicts competitive collapse
Allegiant is ready to tap into the growing demand for a more premium travel experience, through expansion of its Allegiant Extra offering.
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Korean Air to end instant noodle service due to increase in turbulence
Blaming it on potential turbulence seems a stretch. Either way, it is the end of an era as Korean Air will stop serving instant cup noodles to its passengers later this month.
koreatimes.co.kr
Other Industry News
Breeze boosts partner sales with NDC links
Breeze Airways announced a pair of NDC-based deals, allowing for much broader distribution of its flights, as well as a new product bundle for business travelers.
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JetBlue defers long-haul growth, doubles down on leisure travel
JetBlue's transatlantic growth plans will have to wait until the next decade as it tries to return to profitability. More than 40 new A321LR and A321XLR planes will not arrive before 2030.
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Air NZ’s bold climate ambitions undone by stark reality
Air New Zealand is the first major global airline to back down from its early climate targets, with neither SAFs nor new aircraft available in sufficient quantities by the end of the decade.
newsroom.co.nz