Some legit progress on new IFC projects, plus a new cabin retrofit takes to the skies
New connectivity deals over the past few weeks (I was on vacation) are worth catching up on. Plus, new cabin layouts make longer routes easier to fly.
Boeing has plenty to be thankful for, as the company announced some major deals during the Dubai Air Show last week.
Multiple carriers getting on the free inflight messaging bandwagon last week certainly makes it look like a winning trend
Delta made its move, selecting Hughes as the IFC provider for its regional jet fleet upgrade next year
Announcing a new product before confirming it will fit on board is baffling. Ditto for announcing a solution before all the components are in place.
New and updated connections from multiple vendors, plus some good loyalty moves in the commercial world
Will the stars align for new internet services? Or will the hardware be a drag?
Some problems can be quickly fixed; others take much more time. And the IFC world is still sorting that out.
