Connectivity
Virgin Atlantic, Boeing Team for ESA Installs
Virgin Atlantic will lean on Boeing Global Services (BGS) for installation of new inflight connectivity hardware on the carrier's 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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Apcela’s SmartSky Reboot Alive Nationwide
As this year's NBAA kicks off Apcela has some major updates for its ATG offering (formerly SmartSky's), including a refreshed network core and new sales partnerships.
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Gogo Goes Full Speed Ahead with Galileo FDX
Galileo, Gogo's LEO-satellite based solution, hit another major milestone this week with an STC issued for its FDX terminal.
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SES Charts a New IFC Path with Intelsat Acquisition
SES entered the inflight connectivity market indirectly with its Open Orbits program. Now that it owns Intelsat, however, that direct relationship exists, and the company expects it to grow.
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Capacity to be free
Supporting a potential for 150,000 more passengers online in the sky every day at the end of October is no easy feat. But suppliers say they're ready for Southwest's shift, and the other airlines expected in the months to follow.
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United’s Starlink Moves to Mainline
United Airlines' inflight internet upgrade is moving on to the mainline fleet. The carrier announced receipt of STC approval for the first installation on a 737-800 aircraft and it entered service on 15 October 2025.
United expects to outfit 15 738s per month with the new system.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Pushing IFE Evolution with Panasonic Avionics, United Airlines
Airline entertainment has long struggled to keep pace with digital developments on the ground. Panasonic Avionics' CEO Ken Sain took responsibility for some of those shortcomings as part of a push to close the gap.
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Immfly Boosts Inflight Retail with Data Clarity Acquisition
Inflight retail tech supplier Immfly will boost its data prowess with the acquisition of Data Clarity. The combined company aims to deliver the industry’s "first truly unified, data-driven retail and connectivity ecosystem."
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Arc Touts UX Improvements for Moving Map
Airlines continue to see the moving map as a centerpiece for a compelling inflight entertainment experience. Panasonic Avionics is boosting that opportunity, releasing several major enhancements to its Arc in-flight map platform last week at World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. The latest Arc evolutions…transform the map into a platform for storytelling, inclusivity, and brand connection, […]
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Cabin Design
Southwest's First Recaro Seats Take Flight
The first Southwest Airlines MAX8 with RECARO R2 seating entered service last week on N8972S.
These seats are in the new layout that will allow Southwest to sell assigned and extra legroom seats for flights from January 2026.
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Loyalty
Family Status, Fewer Drinks in JetBlue Mosaic Updates
Traveling with kids could make it easier to earn elite status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program starting next year. But that benefit will come with fewer free drinks on board.
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Other Industry News
Lufthansa Faces A Long Struggle To Recover Its Competitiveness
An excellent deep dive into Lufthansa's struggles, both for the airline and the Group, as it tries to improve profitability and finally retire its ageing fleet.
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Southwest Taps Volantio for Post-Booking Revenue Management
Southwest Airlines continues to increase its options for generating revenue beyond the initial booking, adding Volantio's Re-Commerce Platform to its operations.
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