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A321neo

Qantas Expands XLR Fleet, Plans Lie-flat Beds

5 September 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qantas A321XLR

Qantas will expand its A321XLR fleet from 2028, including plans to change the way the aircraft are used in its operations.

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Airbus, business class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, Qantas, Streaming IFE, Vanessa Hudson, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Spirit Returns to Chapter 11

2 September 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A Spirit Airlines plane, equipped with the company's new in-flight WiFi service

Spirit Airlines was back in court over the weekend, once again seeking the protections of the US Bankruptcy Code, a move it claims was forced by a business partner.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, bankruptcy, engines, GTF, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Pratt & Whitney, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales Inflyt Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC

Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access

16 July 2025 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Aegean A321neo rendering (image via Aegean)

Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Aegean Airlines, Airbus, Athens, business class, Delhi, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, Mumbai, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Planes and Politics: Major Airbus Orders from Malaysia

5 July 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

rendering of the A330-900 in Malaysia Airlines livery

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?

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, A330-900, A330neo, AirAsia, AirAsiaX, Airbus, Asean, LCC, LCCs, long-haul LCC, Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, Tony Fernandes Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Delta Expands Free Wi-Fi, Updates on Hughes Fusion Plans

4 April 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Rendering of the A350-100 in Delta's livery (image via Airbus)

Delta’s transatlantic network is ready for free Wi-Fi, just in time for the peak summer season.

This story is about: 717, A321neo, A350 XWB, A350-1000, Airbus, antenna, Delta Air Lines, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Hughes, Hughes Fusion, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, SES, SES-17, ThinAir, ThinKom, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

NSG signs Thai Airways, Turkish Airways for inflight internet

29 October 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

IFC upstart NEO Space Group now has two named customers, Airbus has its first SES-aligned customers for HBCplus, and passengers should soon have better internet on board.

This story is about: A321neo, Airbus, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO24, Display Interactive, Eclipse, Eclipse Global Connectivity, Eclipse Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, HBCplus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, Neale Faulkner, NEO Space Group, NSG, Open Orbits, Safran, Safran Passenger Innovations, Saudi Arabia, SES, SES Open Orbits, Thai Airways, ThinKom, Turkish Airlines Filed Under: IFEC

Spirit sheds 10% of its fleet, sees success with new premium offerings

26 October 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

A pair of Spirit Airlines jets at Boston Logan

Spirit Airlines will shed 23 aircraft over the next 6 months, more than 10% of its fleet, as it cuts capacity and raises capital to stabilize its finances.

This story is about: A320, A320neo, A321, A321neo, engines, GTF, Pratt & Whitney, Spirit Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

NBA plans new charter fleet

13 September 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Some of the SMBC Aviation fleet will soon be carrying NBA players in style

The National Basketball Association will soon have a fleet of custom-fitted aircraft for its teams, replacing 30+ year old 757s

This story is about: 757-200, A321neo, ACJ, Airbus, Airbus Corporate Jets, charter, Comlux, Delta Air Lines, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

KLM’s A321neo features innovation, familiar touches for passengers

3 September 2024 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

KLM's first A321neo receives an escort to the terminal upon arrival in Schiphol on the delivery flight (Image via KLM)

KLM joins the A321neo family, taking delivery of its first aircraft and launching a refresh of its short-haul fleet, including familiar passenger experiences as well as some new ones.

This story is about: A321neo, Airbus, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, KLM, Marjan Rintel, R1, R2, Recaro, seating, seats, USB-C, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Spirit has a plan for profitability; it just needs a little time

1 August 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Spirit Airlines has a plan to reinvent itself, changing its service offerings and marketing strategy to drive improved yields and a return to profit. Can it get there fast enough to stay alive?

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, Airbus, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Big Front Seat, bundling, co-brand, cobrand, credit card, credit cards, earnings call, elite status, engines, first class, FreeSpirit, frequent flier, frequent flyer, GTF, Matt Klein, Pratt & Whitney, priority boarding, Spirit Airlines, Ted Christie Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Distribution, Seats & Cabin

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