Viasat aims to make AERA, its next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) inflight internet terminal, line-fit offerable across the full range of Boeing aircraft from 2028ish.
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Thales FlytEDGE Aura Brings Brighter, Lighter Screens On Board
Redesigned for both aesthetics and technical improvements, the new Thales FlytEDGE Aura IFE screens stake a claim as the “lightest, brightest, and most powerful IFE solution” flying.
Expliseat Goes Premium with TiSeat S Launch
Expliseat aims to shake up the regional jet seating market with TiSeat S, a new premium cabin offering bringing weight savings and innovation to the segment.
PaxEx Premium News
ThinKom’s Nexus Delivers High Performance in a Compact Package
The next big thing from ThinKom is impressively small. The ThinAir Nexus antenna brings ThinKom’s proven multi-orbit performance to market in a footprint matching LEO-only ESAs.
Approaching the End of the Line
Sometimes things end dramatically. Other times they just peter out.
A Curious IFC Shift
Operating a multi-supplier IFC portfolio is not unique. Still, sometimes those shifts come as a surprise. A report this week very much fits in that latter category to me.
IFEC
Viasat Pursues Boeing Line-fit for AERA Terminal
Viasat aims to make AERA, its next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) inflight internet terminal, line-fit offerable across the full range of Boeing aircraft from 2028ish.
Thales FlytEDGE Aura Brings Brighter, Lighter Screens On Board
Redesigned for both aesthetics and technical improvements, the new Thales FlytEDGE Aura IFE screens stake a claim as the “lightest, brightest, and most powerful IFE solution” flying.
Air Canada Picks Collins Aurora Mini-Suites for A321XLRs
Air Canada’s A321XLR will fly with a customized version of the Collins Aurora mini-suite seat for its business class cabin when it enters service later this year.
SES, JAL Team for Expanded Multi-Orbit IFC Deployment
Japan Airlines will deploy the SES multi-orbit inflight internet solution on more than 40 widebody aircraft covering both Airbus and Boeing, line-fit and retrofit.
Amazon Leo Introduces Gigabit Aviation Antenna
Amazon Leo unveiled details of its new antenna, including dimensions in line with the rest of the market while promising gigabit speeds to the aircraft.
Airlines, Airplanes & Airports
Sip and Ship Launches with Southwest at Santa Rosa
Southwest Airlines is bringing back a complimentary checked bag, so long as you’re flying out of Santa Rosa and it is filled with wine.
Porter Airlines Sets Montreal Expansion Schedule
Porter Airlines will launch service from Montreal’s newly rebuilt Metropolitan Airport on 15 June, rapidly expanding to more than double its service in the metro area.
Southwest Cuts O’Hare, Dulles Service
Scratch two airports from the Southwest Airlines route map. The carrier will halt operations at Washington-Dulles and Chicago O’Hare from 4 June 2026.
PaxEx PR: Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Crystal Cabin Award 2026 highlights the innovation power of the cabin industry, with 24 finalists selected across eight categories.
Allegiant Buys Sun Country in $1.5 Billion Deal
Allegiant will buy Sun Country in a $1.5 billion deal, bringing further consolidation to the US aviation market. The deal will see Allegiant as the surviving brand, with Sun Country operations folding into the Allegiant business model.
Seating & Cabin
Expliseat Snags Pair of US Airline Customers
The Expliseat TiSeat 2X will soon be flying on regional affiliates for two US airlines, marking the company’s first customers in the US market.
Refreshed 787 Takes Flight for Jetstar
A new generation of long-haul flying launches in Australia this week, as Jetstar introduces its first refreshed 787.
Basic Fares Coming to United’s Premium Cabins
Basic Business is coming to United Airlines. The carrier will further segment its premium cabin fares, splitting out Base, Standard, and Flexible options in all markets and cabins.
Loyalty
JetBlue Launches TrueBlue Points (and Other Benefits) Subscriptions
JetBlue aims to attract annual commitments from customers with the launch this week of its TrueBlue Subscriptions “Points on Repeat” product. Members will have access to three different package options, with benefits beyond just the points.
Completing the JetBlue 25for25 Challenge: Some Numbers and Reflections
Like a couple thousand others I completed the JetBlue 25for25 promotion last year. But was it worth the investment?
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.