Connectivity
SmartSky ceases operations
After a decade of work to develop and deliver a new, high speed inflight connectivity solution SmartSky has halted operations.
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Viasat adds SES-17 capacity for IFC boost
With just 10% of ViaSat-3 F1 available, Viasat has found partners to help support its growing inflight internet program. SES-17 is now confirmed as one of the satellites in play.
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SpaceX repeatedly polluted waters in Texas, TCEQ, EPA found
SpaceX violated environmental regulations in releasing pollutants into or nearby bodies of water in Texas, a state environmental agency found.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Etihad picks AirFi for A320 streaming IFE
Etihad will update its A320 fleet to add inflight entertainment, but the carrier will stop short of installing screens on board, opting for AirFi's wireless IFE platform instead.
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Cabin Design
Qaviar and Qids: Qatar Airways boosts a pair of travel experiences
Qatar Airways will add a caviar (Qaviar??) service in its business class cabin, plus a kid-friendly update to its moving maps.
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Other Industry News
Breeze announces service at New Haven, picking a fight with Avelo
The once sleepy airport of New Haven, CT is now a battleground as a pair of new airlines seek to capture the hearts, minds, and dollars of travelers.
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Delta passengers still struggling to get CrowdStrike reimbursements
Many Delta passengers have taken to social media to say they've had issues getting reimbursements following disruptions from the CrowdStrike outage.
usatoday.com