Connectivity
United updates Starlink deployment details
United Airlines says the rollout of its new Starlink-powered inflight internet service will happen faster than previously planned, with the first commercial flight in February 2025.
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Astranis successfully launches microGEO satellites, including two for Anuvu
With the launch of two Astranis satellites Anuvu enters its microGEO era. NuView-A and NuView-B are expected to bring 50 Gbps of new capacity into Anuvu’s network and serve help shape the next generation of its inflight connectivity concepts.
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Permission to launch
The U.S. space industry wants regulatory changes that would speed up the licensing of launch and reentry, as FAA delays mount. With Elon Musk’s new government advisory role possibly spelling a monumental shakeup, Jonathan O’Callaghan investigates why licensing takes so long and the possible solutions.
aiaa.org
OneWeb back online after New Years outage
The OneWeb constellation took a 48-hour break for the New Years holiday, eventually traced to a bu in the software running the ground segment that ignored the leap year in 2024. Oopsie.
eutelsat.com
In-Flight Entertainment
Thales extends live TV range with 360Stream
In-flight live sports are some of the most valuable content experiences an airline can offer to passengers on the IFE platform but most do it poorly today. Thales' new 360Stream solution aims to change that with a host of new features.
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Cabin Design
More details emerge about JetBlue’s Even More shift
JetBlue's revised "EvenMore" offering will include free drinks, among other benefits on board.
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Other Industry News
One Year after Boeing Door Plug Incident
A year after the MAX door plug debacle outgoing FAA head Whitaker says Boeing is getting better at assembling planes. But still sees many safety reports coming in. Expects the recovery to be a long-term play.
Will new FAA head under Trump see changes to that progress?
medium.com
Emergency landing of the Airbus A220: Swiss flight attendant dies in hospital in Graz
A crew member of Swiss has passed away in hospital following an incident on December 23rd, where smoke filled the cabin of an Airbus A220.
aerotelegraph.com