ZIPAIR’s first 787 is now fitted with Starlink inflight internet. The carrier expects all eight of its 787s to be flying with the service active in the next few months.
Laser Links to Space: Proof-of-concept Flies
Is inflight internet ready for a laser-based transformation? Not quite yet, but an optical option has passed the proof-of-concept phase.
Gilat Sells More Sidewinder, More Line-fit Installs
Chalk up another $39 million in Sidewinder antenna sales for Gilat to bring multi-orbit IFC to commercial aircraft. Deliveries are expected over the coming year.
SkyNook Offers Space, Privacy in Economy Class
Privacy doors in economy class? Collins Aerospace has the SkyNook design ready to go, and it appears at least one airline is interested in making it happen.
Norwegian Passes on Starlink, Cites Strange Reasoning
Norwegian Airlines will pass on Starlink for its inflight internet, the second European U/LCC airline to dismiss the LEO satellite supplier in recent weeks.
Allegris Mostly Certified on Lufthansa 787-9 Fleet
Lufthansa is finally able to sell nearly all of its Allegris business class seats on the 787-9 fleet, but passengers must wait a couple months still to fly in the seats.
Spirit to Sell 20 A320s, Stripping WiFi Systems
Spirit Airlines plans to sell 20 aircraft from its fleet as part of its reorganization and recapitalization effort, including removal of the Thales Inflyt on-board internet solution.
Viasat Sees Continued IFC Growth
Viasat reported quarterly aviation services revenue of $303.7 million in Q4 2025 (Q3 FY2026), up from $263.8mm the prior year. How long the company can maintain that pace of growth, however, remains to be seen.
Southwest Swaps to Starlink
Southwest Airlines will swap a sizable portion of its fleet to the Starlink inflight internet solution, and quickly. More than 300 planes are expected to fly the new system by the end of 2026.
Insights on Immfly’s Inflight Connectivity Commitment
Launching a new inflight internet offering is a bold move these days. Competition is fierce, and new entrants typically need deep pockets to make a play. Immfly is undeterred.