Connectivity
Considering connectivity: flyadeal talks options for inflight internet
With an average trip under two hours it would be easy to argue that flyadeal's passengers don't really need internet on board. But CEO Steven Greenway likes to be creative, so maybe inflight WiFi could happen?
paxex.aero
In-Flight Entertainment
Alaska Airlines brings live college football on board
Alaska Airlines is adding a smidgen of live sports programming to its inflight entertainment feed, with college football to fly this fall.
paxex.aero
DIRECTV brings streaming IPTV to BizAv
DIRECTV is launching an IPTV platform, in collaboration with Satcom Direct, to enable live TV programming for business aviation customers.
paxex.aero
PLAY taps Bluebox, MOST for inflight retail boost
Iceland's PLAY Airlines delivered a passenger experience win, along with a solid revenue boost, thanks to an in-seat digital retail solution powered by Bluebox and MOST.
paxex.aero
Other Industry News
Overworked Pilots With 'Nothing To Fly': How War In Ukraine Is Crippling Russia's Aeroflot
Thirty months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine decimated revenues and restricted access to the parts and service needed to keep its mostly foreign-produced fleet in operation, Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship carrier, is struggling to retain pilots and crews and maintain flight-ready planes.
rferl.org
Cathay Pacific Inspects Airbus A350 Fleet Amid Engine Issues
Bad news for Rolls-Royce as Cathay Pacific uncovers failed engine components on its A350 fleet.
bloomberg.com
Lufthansa, after ITA Airways now aims for 19.9% of the Portuguese company Tap
Can Lufthansa Group continue to grow in Europe? And would anyone else want to buy the other 80%??
corriere.it