Multi-orbit ESAs got a boost this week, with Gilat announcing a $60 million order for its Stellar Blu Sidewinder terminal.
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IAG Continues Wide-Body Fleet Modernization
International Airlines Group continues to split its fleet between Airbus and Boeing, with confirmation of a 71 aircraft order to modernize and grow its long-haul operations.
Intelsat Sees Progress with Boeing for Multi-orbit ESA
Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.
Intelsat Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity Coming to Skymark Airlines
Japan’s Skymark Airlines will add inflight internet on its upcoming fleet of 737 MAX Aircraft, partnering with Intelsat on the program.
American Airlines gets DOT approval on Flagship Suites
American Airlines moved a step closer to bringing its new Flagship Suite Premium cabins into service this week.
Royal Jordanian presses forward with Viasat IFC update
Royal Jordanian is moving forward with plans to update inflight internet service on its 787 fleet.
Finalists of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2025: New Innovations For the Future of Flight
The next generation of aviation innovation will be shaped by the innovators of today. The 2025 Crystal Cabin Awards finalists are among those expected to have outsized impact.
More (paid) legroom, bags still fly free: Southwest details transformation program
Bags will continue to fly free on Southwest Airlines, even as the company moves to offer a paid extra legroom option on board its planes from 2026.
Lufthansa Technik adds 787 retrofit capacity
After more than a decade, airlines looking to modify their 787 interiors finally have a third party option. Lufthansa Technik secured a license from Boeing to perform the work.
Boeing scores orders, customer rebuke at Farnborough’s day one
Some of the deals are not firm orders. But Boeing still showed up to day one of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow with a solid roster of announcements. Alas, it was the unplanned news that might catch more attention.