The next generation of aircraft at Icelandair will fly with the Viasat inflight Wi-Fi service on board
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American orders 260 single-aisle aircraft for fleet up-gauging
American Airlines is spreading its delivery timeline and its supplier base, with Embraer, Boeing, and Airbus involved. All told, the carrier announced firm orders for 260 aircraft on Monday, part of its plan to keep the fleet fresh into the next decade.
Intelsat celebrates arctic LEO/GEO testing with Utqiagvik visit
A visit to Alaska’s North Slope in mid-December gave Intelsat the opportunity to demonstrate the multi-orbit functionality of its new electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal and multi-orbit connectivity strategy.
OneWeb activation slips, dragging Eutelsat revenues
Deployment of the OneWeb network continues to slip, but new parent Eutelsat remains confident in the longer-term revenue potential.
Delta’s transcon A321neo moves closer to delivery
Nearly two years ago we learned that Delta would launch a version of its A321neo in a premium configuration for transcon markets. Those planes are moving closer to delivery, with a critical regulatory filing recently submitted.
Delta snags A350-1000, the only move that makes sense
Delta Air Lines will take deliver of another 20 A350s beginning in 2026, the obvious move for fleet expansion for many, many reasons.
Lufthansa Group flexes with A220, MAX orders
The Lufthansa Group plans to add the 737 MAX 8 to its fleet before the end of the decade. It will also expand its A220-300 operations and added A320neo options.
Burrana’s RISE USB power joins Airbus BFE catalog
Burrana’s RISE in-seat USB power solution is now part of the Airbus line-fit catalog for the A320neo family of aircraft.
Cyprus Airways selects AirFi for IFE, inflight sales
Cyprus Airways plans to boost its inflight experience, adding a streaming entertainment platform on board its A220 and A320 fleet, thanks to the AirFi wireless IFE solution.
Airbus hits 125 aircraft commitment milestone for HBCplus Ka-band connectivity
The Airbus HBCplus inflight internet offering is accelerating, with 125 aircraft now contracted for Ka-band connectivity through the OEM-managed program. Deliveries of the fitted aircraft have already begun.