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Viasat Boost Asia-Pac with VS3-F3 Now Online
A whole lot of Ka-band capacity just came online in Asia. The ViaSat-3 F3 satellite, launched in April 2026, entered service today, promising a terabit per second of capacity in the region.
Screens Coming Back to American Airlines
After spending the past decade removing inflight entertainment screens on its narrow-body fleet, American Airlines is bringing them back, part of “a sweeping transformation” of the passenger experience.
SkyFive, Bluebox Team for Inflight Digital Boost
SkyFive and Bluebox are teaming up to demonstrate the power of inflight entertainment and connectivity to drive an improved passenger experiences and stronger ancillary revenue generation.
Lufthansa Sets Starlink Service Start Schedule
The first Lufthansa Group plane flying with Starlink will enter service next week, beginning the multi-year process to fit more than 800 aircraft across 10 operating brands in the group.
IFC Revenue Up, Backlog Down for Viasat
Inflight internet services generated $324 million in revenue for Viasat last quarter, as the number of installed aircraft reached a new record. But the company’s pending installation backlog continues to shrink, raising questions about the longer-term outlook.
Delta, DraftKings Launch SkyPicks Inflight Sports "Gaming"
Delta’s partnership with DraftKings is now flying, and the companies are working VERY hard to make sure everyone believes SkyPicks is not gambling.
LATAM Confirms SES for Single-Aisle Inflight Internet
LATAM’s next tranche of single-aisle aircraft will fly with inflight internet from SES.
Digital Retail Takes Flight on HK Express
Snacks, souvenirs, and space are all on sale in the new HK Express “Cabin Connect” platform powered by Inflight Dublin, buyable with a few taps on a passenger’s personal device.
Hawaiian to Inherit Alaska Airlines 737-800s for Inter-island Flying
The future of inter-island flying in Hawaii is the 737-800. Alaska Airlines announced its plan to replace the 717 fleet with 737-800s carrying the Hawaiian brand.