Connectivity

Starlink activates on airBaltic
Starlink inflight internet is now active on airBaltic. The move comes six weeks after the first airBaltic aircraft fitted with the hardware launched its test flight program.

Aeromexico taps Viasat for IFC update
Viasat snagged Aeromexico as an inflight connectivity customer seven years ago. Today the companies announced an expansion of that partnership.

Neuron rebrands as Quvia, continues deployment expansion
First it was Espace Networks. Then it was Neuron. Now the company is Quvia. But the network monitoring and management company promises the core products remain the same.
In-Flight Entertainment

Delta clarifies DraftKings partnership, leaves plan unclear
Delta Air Lines continues to flesh out its (potential) partnership with DraftKings' sports gambling service. It will be legal, the company promises, but there are still a lot of missing details.
Cabin Design

American Airlines gets DOT approval on Flagship Suites
American Airlines moved a step closer to bringing its new Flagship Suite Premium cabins into service this week.
Other Industry News

United Angles for Extra Cape Town Service
Last week Delta Air Lines asked the DOT to grant it flexibility in operations to South Africa. This week United Airlines followed suit.

British Airways opens revamped lounge in Seattle
The British Airways lounge in Seattle is open once again, following an extensive refurbishment.

Layoffs hit FAA, including employees tasked with producing air traffic navigation maps
Terminated employees at the FAA include some who work on the team responsible for producing air traffic navigation maps, sources told ABC News.