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.
A RAVE By Any Other Name…
Safran Passenger Innovations is now RAVE Aerospace, adopting the name of the company’s flagship inflight entertainment platform following divestiture from Safran.
Viasat, Telekom Add Serbia Towers for EAN Service Boost
Viasat’s European Aviation Network (EAN) now offers better service over Serbia, thanks to some new cell tower activations.
Panasonic Avionics Adds Spacesail Option for Inflight Internet
Airlines will soon have a LEO option for internet service in China, thanks to a deal between Panasonic Avionics and Spacesail.
Economy Plus Seating Now Live on Qantas
Passengers flying with Qantas from 6 February will have access to the carrier’s new Economy Plus* cabin layout. The new, paid premium offering will initially be available on the carrier’s 737, A220, and A321XLR aircraft.
Lufthansa Launches A380 Business Class Refresh
Lufthansa will update its A380 business class cabin in the year ahead, while aiming to avoid the mess that the Allegris program brought to other fleet types.