Turkish Airlines and Anuvu hit a milestone for installation of inflight connectivity, with 100 single-aisle planes now active in the carrier’s fleet.
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Gogo hits record service revenue, sees 5G slip a bit more
Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne did not hold back when asked about how his company’s LEO solution would compete with Starlink, even with the latter already available in the market.
Astronics sees MAX builds continuing apace, supporting component production
Wondering what Boeing has planned for 737 MAX build rates? So are some suppliers, who haven’t heard any news on things changing anytime soon.
Intelsat’s CR7 completes certification flights, returns home
After six weeks in Texas the Intelsat CR7 flying test bed is back home, suggesting the certification work for its new LEO/GEO hybrid solution is ready for prime time.
Anuvu sheds M/E/G connectivity business
Anuvu is out of the maritime, energy, and government connectivity business. The company sold that segment off to FMC GlobalSat in a transaction that closed on 30 April 2024.
Expanding the Starlink BizAv STC portfolio
Options for installing the SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity solution continue to expand, as STC programs progress. And, in one case, without an STC.
JetBlue turns to older A320s to cover for Pratt issues on A321neo fleet
As part of its earnings release last week JetBlue announced it was extending the life of a dozen A320 aircraft in its fleet. And N503JB, a/k/a Christine, is among those returning from retirement.
SES snags Intelsat for $3.1 billion
SES will acquire Intelsat in a $3.1 billion transaction, continuing the consolidation trend in the satellite provider space. Not surprisingly, the mobility segment plays a significant role in driving the value of the deal.
AIX Preview: New IFE ideas set to fly
AIX 2024 is just around the corner and a couple IFE ideas set to be unveiled at the show caught my attention.
Blueprint brings real personalization to JetBlue’s IFE
Might real personalization finally fly on inflight entertainment systems? JetBlue is giving it a go with its newly launched Blueprint offering.