A pair of major aircraft orders, announced on an official government visit, is a big deal. But is it a political statement or just the natural growth path for AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines?
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LATAM Taps Viasat for Long-Haul Internet Service
LATAM (finally!) has a plan to fit inflight internet service on its long-haul fleet. The carrier announced a deal to fit more than 60 wide-body aircraft with Viasat’s Ka-band satellite solution.
SAS Picks E2 for Short-Haul Fleet Boost
SAS will acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets from late 2027, refreshing and revamping its short-haul operational capabilities.
Gogo Hits Two Major ATG Milestones
Gogo’s new 5G chipset is out of the labs, and its C1 LRU is ready to swap in for legacy ATG connections, two major milestones for its upgraded connectivity plans.
Spirit Rebrands On-Board Options, Again
Spirit Airlines is changing its on-board branding and offering for the third time in less than a year, retiring its cutesy names for more traditional options.
Cabotage in Canada? Competition Bureau Recommends Increased Foreign Airline Ops
Can foreign investment help crack the Air Canada/WestJet duopoly in Canada? The country’s Competition Bureau believes cabotage and foreign ownership of airlines are part of a multi-pronged solution.
JetBlue Trims 5%+ of Flights, Plans Miami Exit
JetBlue is dropping more than 5% of its previously planned operations later this year, part of plans to cut costs.
Emirates, Uber Pursue Strategic Partnership
Emirates is the latest airline to announce an alignment with Uber, targeting loyalty points and other benefits.
JSX Pitches Premium Turboprop Play
Some of the most bougie seats flying in the USA may soon be on some of the smallest planes. JSX announced plans to acquire a pair of ATR42-600 turboprops to expand its fleet at the 2025 Paris Air Show, fitted in an all-premium layout.
Qatar Airways Pivots to PAC’s Converix, Astrova for 777X Digital Experience
Qatar Airways will implement Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova IFE platform, running on its Converix on-board data and application hosting platform, for its upcoming 777X fleet.