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Connectivity

Gogo Beats Revenue Estimates, Tees Up 2026 Growth

Gogo beat analyst revenue expectations in Q1 2025, and also beat the expected timeline for certification of the larger FDX antenna for its upcoming Gogo Galileo low earth orbit satellite-based connectivity solution.

Europe begins probing SES–Intelsat merger on competition grounds

European regulators have launched a preliminary investigation into Luxembourg satellite fleet operator SES’ multi-billion-dollar plan to buy U.S.-based rival Intelsat.

How smaller satellites are reshaping the geostationary orbit market

A solid take on the future of GEO satellite orbit, including mention of both Anuvu and Viasat's plans to use the smaller satellites for some aero applications.

In-Flight Entertainment

Casting, Caching Set to Boost IFE Content

Airlines spend ton on content, hoping to keep passengers entertained on board. But for some travelers that will never be enough. Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) plans to enable casting from personal devices to its RAVE IFE screens to help.

Other Industry News

The Mess that is Newark Airport

Things are bad at Newark Airport these days, worse than usual. And we've known for months this was going to happen.

White House seeks to cut TSA funding and boost air, rail safety

The White House said on Friday it wants to cut funding for the Transportation Security Administration by $247 million, while boosting spending on rail and air safety.

What's more efficient: Growing corn for energy or solar?

SAF proponents often talk about corn as a key pathway to production. That's a terrible idea.

It would require about 31 hectares of corn ethanol to produce the same amount of energy generated by one hectare of land covered in solar panels.

IAG Continues Wide-Body Fleet Modernization

International Airlines Group continues to split its fleet between Airbus and Boeing, with confirmation of a 71 aircraft order to modernize and grow its long-haul operations.