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Spirit Airlines completes A320 WiFi installs

16 May 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Spirit Airlines A320 fleet is now fully fitted with in-flight WiFi. With both the A321 and now the A320 fleets completed, Spirit’s fleet can deliver in-flight internet service on more than 82% of its departures and 87% of its available seat miles.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ThinKom Filed Under: IFEC

Viasat secures installation approval in China

13 April 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A rendering of something approximating a ViaSat-3 satellite

Viasat took another major step forward in its efforts to deliver in-flight Wi-Fi service over China. The CAAC now will permit installations on A320 family aircraft thanks to a newly issued certification.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, CAAC, certification, China, China Satcom, ChinaSat-16, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite, STC, STCs, Supplemental Type Certificate, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

A JetBlue-Spirit merger almost certainly means higher fares

6 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The combined Spirit/JetBlue market map

JetBlue’s arrival in a new market typically sees fares charged by other carriers drop. Where JetBlue and Spirit overlap, however, it is inevitable that fares will rise. They have to in order for JetBlue to realize the net benefits it proposes.

This story is about: A320, A321, basic economy, economy class, fares, JetBlue, merger, seating, seats, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Alaska Airlines to speed retirement of Q400, A320-family aircraft

24 March 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A Horizon Q400 at Santa Rosa, soon to no longer be in the fleet

Chester will fly on fewer aircraft types sooner than planned. Alaska Airlines’ accelerated fleet harmonization plan will drop the Q400 and Airbus A320 family aircraft from its operations by the end of next year.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 8, A320, A321neo, Alaska Airlines, Boeing, dining, E175, Embraer, Q400, regional jet Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Seats & Cabin

Aegean’s EAN in-flight WiFi officially goes live

3 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Aegean’s in-flight wifi offering officially entered service. The system, powered by Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN), is live on seven aircraft and will be active across the full A320 and A321 fleet by the end of 2025.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, Aegean Airlines, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, BYOD, Deutsche Telekom, EAN, European Aviation Network, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Streaming IFE, wifi, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC

Vaayu secures A320 P2F deal, expects early 2022 EIS

9 December 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Checking out the new cargo door on the main deck of the A320P2F

The first A320 freighter conversion took flight this week, a major milestone in the project as it moves towards entry into service in the first half of 2022. Vaayu Group expects to take delivery of the first plane early next year, part of a five plane deal announced during the Dubai Airshow last month.

This story is about: A320, A320P2F, Airbus, cargo, DAS21, Dubai Air Show, P2F, ST Engineering, Vaayu Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone

18 October 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Looking for WiFi on a Spirit Airlines flight? Depending on which aircraft type you’re on, the odds of fast, inexpensive connectivity on board could be surprisingly high.

This story is about: A319, A320, A320neo, A321, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Air France adds new North America routes from Guadeloupe

4 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

An Air France A320 in flight

Air France plans a pair of new Caribbean routes this winter, but perhaps a bit outside the normal range of operations. The carrier will connect Montreal and New York City with its mini-hub at Guadeloupe.

This story is about: A320, Air France, Guadeloupe, JFK, JFK Airport, Montreal, New York City, PTP, routes, YUL Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Tracking tails: More WiFi flying sooner than expected

25 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

In-flight WiFi installations don’t have to be a slow, drawn out affair. And even with the rebound in air travel demand in the US, some airlines are finding the necessary downtime in their fleet to get the gear installed. Including one sub-fleet that finished a little faster than previously anticipated.

This story is about: 2Ku, A320, A321, Delta Air Lines, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, PaxEx, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Alaska Airlines boosts Boeing 737 MAX order, plans Airbus retirements

22 December 2020 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

It won’t truly be “Proudly all Boeing” as was painted on the nose for many years, but Alaska Airlines is moving aggressively back in that direction. The carrier announced an expanded order book with Boeing for the 737 MAX today, with plans for a total of 68 firm orders of the 737-9 type. An additional 52 options are also included.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 9, 737-9, A320, A321neo, Airbus, Alaska Airlines, Boeing Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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