Connectivity
Delta confirms multi-link IFC plans with Hughes
Delta Air Lines confirms it is "exploring" the option to enable multi-link network connectivity in a first for the commercial aviation world. Developed in partnership with Hughes Networks, the carrier expects to see the service flying in late 2025.
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Gilat Closes on Acquisition of Stellar Blu
Stellar Blu is now officially a part of Gilat, with the acquisition closing on 7 January.
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airBaltic’s first Starlink aircraft makes initial test flight
A 96 minute flight over western Latvia on Tuesday kicked off the flight certification program for the Starlink inflight internet service on the airBaltic A220 fleet.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Delta hypes GenAI, new content partners in 2025 CES keynote
No real timeline shared, but Delta is keen to see GenAI as part of the travel experience, embedded in the IFE system and the app experience.
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Thales and Delta Air Lines partner to deliver next-generation Delta Sync seatback experience powered by FlytEDGE
A key component of Delta's new IFE experience will be the Thales FlytEDGE platform behind the scenes.
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Other Industry News
'Living Room' Airports
New research finds that lounge seats, high-topped tables, and privacy pods can make airport waits more comfortable.
But, also, can airports (and airlines) afford the significant increase in space required to deliver that comfort?
substack.com
Air Wisconsin is out at American Airlines
Air Wisconsin is getting out of the regional affiliate business. The carrier, which operates a few dozen CRJ-200 aircraft under the American Eagle brand, will transition to focus on charter and Essential Air Service operations from April 2025.
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South Korea says Jeju Air black boxes stopped recording before crash
In a HUGE setback for accident investigators the boxes holding clues to the flight's final moments experienced data loss, leaving authorities trying to find out what happened.
japantimes.co.jp