All Nippon Airways (ANA) now has access to additional insights on its inflight internet performance thanks to a newly announced partnership with Quvia.
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American Airlines Flips Boeing Fleet to Starlink
Just four months after committing 500 planes to Starlink’s inflight internet service, American Airlines announced another 500+ will be fitted with the system.
KLM, Royal Air Maroc Select Starlink
Another pair of airlines committed to Starlink this week, adding more than 100 aircraft to the installation backlog.
When Winning Looks a Lot Like Losing
Nearly a year ago SmartSky won its patent infringement lawsuit against Gogo, securing a $22.7 million judgement. Last week, after appeal, the court reaffirmed the infringement but wiped out the damages award.
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.
Royal Brunei Completes A320 WiFi Installs with SES
The full Royal Brunei A320 fleet is now flying with multi-orbit inflight internet, powered by SES.
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.
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?
Starlink Spotted on Another Sub-fleet
Chalk up another airline sub-fleet with Starlink installations active. A sharp-eyed spotter shared an image of a new terminal install, indicating the process is underway with a previously announced airline.
United Brings Football to Flights with DISH, Starlink
Sports is the ultimate draw for live television on planes. United Airlines will fill that demand (and more) on its Starlink-equipped fleet thanks to a new partnership with DISH to bring College and NFL football to its cabins.