With more than half a million of its newest Astrova inflight entertainment screens now under contract, Panasonic Avionics is ready to massively ramp up production at its expanded manufacturing facility in Osaka.
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Alaska Airlines Boosts Anchorage with Flights to Tokyo, Dallas, Nashville, Austin
It has been decades since nonstop flights connected Anchorage and Tokyo. That dry spell will come to an end in 2027, however, as Alaska Airlines launches service on the route.
easyJet Gets Online with Starlink
Inflight internet is coming to some of the easyJet fleet, powered by Starlink.
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United’s Starlink Milestone, and a Plan to Acellerate
The important thing about highlighting progress in an aircraft upgrade program is picking statistics that benefit the news. For United Airlines the metric of choice is daily departures.
Behind Alaska Airlines’ Aurora Split-Cabin IFE Choice
Limiting IFE screens to only some seats on a plane is incredibly rare, but Alaska Airlines will do precisely that in its upcoming Aurora premum 737 MAX 10 layout. The reasons offered are interesting.
When Long-term Connectivity Relationships Shift
Full-fleet availability is a strong selling point when it comes to delivering an improved passenger experience. So what’s an airline to do when – for unclear reasons – a tiny sub-fleet operates without inflight internet on board?
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Panasonic Avionics Boosts Production Capacity as Astrova Sales Top 500,000 Screens
With more than half a million of its newest Astrova inflight entertainment screens now under contract, Panasonic Avionics is ready to massively ramp up production at its expanded manufacturing facility in Osaka.
easyJet Gets Online with Starlink
Inflight internet is coming to some of the easyJet fleet, powered by Starlink.
EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink
Israel’s EL AL is the latest airline to sign on for Starlink’s inflight internet service. The move comes as part of an “expanded premium offering” the carrier is introducing from November 2026.
United’s Starlink Milestone, and a Plan to Acellerate
The important thing about highlighting progress in an aircraft upgrade program is picking statistics that benefit the news. For United Airlines the metric of choice is daily departures.
PlaneSense Extends IFC with Gogo Galileo Deal
Longtime Gogo customer PlaneSense is extending its relationship with the inflight connectivity supplier, with plans to equip its full fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi.
Airlines, Airplanes & Airports
Alaska Airlines Boosts Anchorage with Flights to Tokyo, Dallas, Nashville, Austin
It has been decades since nonstop flights connected Anchorage and Tokyo. That dry spell will come to an end in 2027, however, as Alaska Airlines launches service on the route.
JetBlue’s LaGuardia Growth Approved by FAA
JetBlue’s acquisition of LaGuardia slots from Spirit Airlines’ debtors has been approved by the FAA. The agency, after considering comments from the public, agreed to the deal moving 22 slots to JetBlue for $58.5 million.
Fourteen Airports Score DoT Subsidies for Route Support
Fourteen airports will share just under $12 million in route launch and support subsidies as part of the 2026 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).
American Pushes A321XLRs for Summer 2027 European Expansion
American Airlines is ready to put its A321XLR fleet to work across the Atlantic with a strong Summer 2027 route network to take full advantage of the new planes.
Hot Summer 2027 Growth for United’s Transatlantic Network
United Airlines continues to bet on Europe as the hot summer destination for Americans, with plans for an expanded 2027 season adding nine destinations, most flown on the A321XLR.
Seating & Cabin
American Takes First E175 with Recaro R2 Seats
American Airlines’ newest Embraer E175 regional jets feature Recaro’s R2 economy class seats, part of a cabin refresh program for the carrier’s regional operations.
JetBlue’s BlueFirst Cabin Now On Sale
JetBlue’s new BlueFirst cabin is now on sale, with the first reconfigured plane planned to enter revenue service on 8 December between Boston and Fort Lauderdale.
Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets
Alaska Airlines is ready for a true premium play. The carrier will introduce a MAX 10 sub-fleet with lie-flat beds and premium economy, add premium economy to its widebody fleet, and more.
Loyalty
Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates
Sometimes it makes sense to follow the crowd when introducing a similar product. Or do things differently and attract attention. JetBlue chose both as it launches upgrades for the new BlueFirst cabin, part of the 2027 Mosaic program changes announced last week.
Southwest Confirms Lounge Plans, Premium Credit Card Option
Southwest Airlines, after months of speculation, formally confirmed plans to launch a network of airport lounges from late 2027.
Boston BlueHouse, Basic Business launch with JetBlue
JetBlue will let a whole lot more passengers into its BlueHouse lounges starting this week, news announced in conjunction with the grand opening of the Boston location.