Dizzying Deals from Dubai

From the Control Tower

The 2025 Dubai Airshow brought an impressive array of deals, enough that we've got a dedicated issue this week.

Most of the news was from Middle Eastern carriers, of course, including plenty of aircraft orders. More impressive to me, however, was the detail around changes to the cabin experience passengers will soon see flying. That covers updated internet and seats, of course.

And also new manufacturing plans, just for fun.

Connectivity

Emirates Confirms Starlink Inflight Internet Upgrade

Emirates is the latest major airline to commit to a fleet-wide deployment of the Starlink inflight internet solution. The first aircraft is already installed.

Gogo Adds First Middle Eastern BBJ for Galileo FDX

Action Aviation will fit its BBJ 737 with Gogo's Galileo FDX inflight internet solution, bringing high-speed, low-latency internet service on board.

flydubai Picks Starlink to Bring Back Inflight Internet

Dubai's flydubai is bringing back inflight internet service, with plans to install the Starlink system fleet-wide.

SkyFive, flynas (re)Commit to Inflight Internet

Saudi Arabia's flynas recommitted to bringing inflight connectivity to its fleet, with the SkyFive air-to-ground service.

Vallair, AeroX Team for Starlink Install Services

Airlines looking for a bit of help with Starlink installations now have a new option in Châteauroux, France, thanks to a new partnership between Vallair and AeroX.

Etihad Expands Viasat Inflight Internet Commitment

For the past few years Etihad has been rolling out Viasat's inflight internet service on its new aircraft. This week the carrier confirmed it will shift its connectivity portfolio fully to Viasat's Amara multi-orbit offering.

Azerbaijan Airlines adds Viasat Wi-Fi

Azerbaijan Airlines will fit its incoming fleet with Viasat's Amara inflight connectivity solution, bringing internet service on board for the first time.