Connectivity
Starlink to fly on United, bringing fast, free wifi to passengers
United Airlines is making a massive change in its inflight internet offering, finally confirming long-rumored plans to deploy the Starlink solution from SpaceX across its global fleet.
Telesat finalizes government funding for Lightspeed
The Telesat Lightspeed constellation is (finally) fully funded. The company announced completion of funding agreements with the Governments of Canada and Quebec, allowing for the satellites to be built and launched.
Hawaiian’s A330s delivering on the Starlink IFC promise
Hawaiian Airlines is nearing completion of the Starlink deployment on its A330s, ahead of forecasts.
Cabin Design
NBA plans new charter fleet
The National Basketball Association will soon have a fleet of custom-fitted aircraft for its teams, replacing 30+ year old 757s
Other Industry News
American ends the Austin focus experiment
Scratch another of the COVID-era experiments from American's operations. The carrier's not a hub, not a focus city, but definitely occasionally a connection point for passengers in Austin, Texas is no more.
REAL ID 2025 deadline might really be real
Nearly 20 years after the passage of the REAL ID Act, and following multiple postponements of its implementation for air travel, the US Department of Homeland Security wants to finally implement the rule. Eventually.
Delta, SAS secure codeshare approval from US DOT
The US Department of Transportation has approved codeshare operations for Delta Air Lines and SAS, a key component in the transition of the Scandinavian carrier.