Connectivity
Hughes Fusion Confirmed for Delta A321neo, A350 Aircraft
Nearly two years after announcing its Fusion platform, Hughes Networks confirmed its first customer: Delta Air Lines.
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CesiumAstro Sees Potential in Commercial Aviation Market
CesiumAstro is talking big about making the leap from government contracts to the commercial aviation business.
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Seamless Air Alliance and European Space Agency Announce Major Progress in 5g Non-terrestrial Networks for Aviation
I still really don't understand what this is or how it improves the IFC market. Maybe I'm disillusioned by the history of 5G and how it was supposed to revolutionize communications, only to be hijacked into every conversation as a marketing gimmick, with no discernible value. But seeing it now as part of maybe a satellite standard a few years away that maybe will help improve IFC hardware and comms is hard to wrap my head around.
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SES and Quvia to Codevelop New-Generation Multi-Orbit Solutions to Enhance Quality of Experience
QoE management is going mainstream. SES and Quvia are teaming up to boost network monitoring and management on a global scale.
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Gogo is unveiled as new brand for the unified Gogo Business Aviation and Satcom Direct companies
Gogo is going blue with its rebranding, part of the Satcom Direct acquisition. It also dropped the "Business Aviation" part of the full name, sticking with just Gogo.
But the mil/gov side of the business will keep the "SD" name, and the LinkedIn profile also includes Satcom Direct in the name, at least for now.
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Cabin Design
Extra Premium: A Flat Bed in Premium Economy
The lie-flat option on LEVEL can be a spectacular value, with near-business class comfort at a premium economy price. Assuming you can find it.
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EVA Air Launches Fourth-Generation Premium Economy Class Seats
EVA's newest 787-9 aircraft will feature the next generation of premium economy seats on board.
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Loyalty
Lufthansa, easyJet Offer Loyalty Perks for British Airways Defectors
Following the recent revamp of the British Airways Executive Club elite status program the carrier’s competitors are working to capture customers. easyJet and Lufthansa launched status match programs this week, bringing a discounted offer of travel benefits to those willing to change their travel provider. And to pay a bit of money for the privilege.
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Other Industry News
One flight cancelation disrupted at least 20 wheelchair rugby players
Wheelchair rugby players say their travel plans were severely disrupted, and the airline and airport were unprepared, when their flight got canceled.
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In Search of Connections: JetBlue Adds JFK-Manchester, NH
JetBlue plans to grow in Manchester, NH, adding a JFK flight from 12 June 2025. Unlike many of the carrier's routes, however, this one appears to have a different target: connections.
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IndiGo targets Bangkok, Europe with Expanded Norse Atlantic 787 Deal
IndiGo will further expand its long-haul operations, now planning to lease three more 787s from Norse Atlantic this year.
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Southwest Announces First Layoffs in History: Which Roles?
With cuts coming to Southwest's corporate staff, which departments are most affected?
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