A new generation of long-haul flying launches in Australia this week, as Jetstar introduces its first refreshed 787.
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Luci Live Brings Contextual Chat to FlightPath3D’s Moving Map
Airlines have a new option for entertainment engagement and an ancillary revenue boost, thanks to Luci Live, an AI-backed travel companion integrated with the moving map.
Delta Picks Amazon Leo for Next-gen Inflight Internet
Delta Air Lines will activate (at least) 500 aircraft on the Amazon Leo inflight internet service from 2028. The deal will bring low-latency, high-bandwidth capacity to the fleet, boosting performance for passengers and crew alike.
Tigerair Taiwan Adds Streaming IFE with Bluebox Wow
Tigerair Taiwan will launch inflight entertainment on board for the first time, partnering with Bluebox to deliver the service.
Aer Lingus Activates First Starlink Aircraft
The first Aer Lingus plane with Starlink’s inflight internet returned to service this weekend. Passengers on the Dublin-JFK service Sunday (EI105) were the first to experience the system for the Irish carrier.
ZIPAIR Selects Axinom Stream to Power Streaming Inflight Entertainment Platform
ZIPAIR’s shift to Starlink for inflight internet comes with a push to add more streaming media content, licensed and managed by the carrier, for consumption on board, with Axinom Stream helping to power that service.
Anuvu Boosts Inflight Connectivity for Turkish Airlines with Dedicated Space
More than 100 Turkish Airlines planes will see their inflight internet performance upgraded thanks to the deployment of Anuvu’s Dedicated Space technology.
Wizz Air Brings Cabin Retail Online with Immfly, gateretail Integrated Digital Cabin Ecosystem
Wizz Air’s cabins now offer in-seat ordering and narrowband inflight connectivity, thanks to a digital ecosystem update backed by Immfly and gateretail.
SES, K2 Space Plan meoSpace MEO Constellation Evolution
A new generation MEO constellation is in the works for SES. The company will deploy meoSpace, targeting activation in 2030, as the follow-on to its O3b and mPower services.
"SkyNet" Inflight Shopping Launches on airBaltic, Starlink
airBaltic aims to pick up some ancillary revenue from inflight shopping, with the launch of Skynet*, “an innovative digital platform available to all travelers on their personal devices throughout the flight,” powered by the carrier’s Starlink IFC service.