Viasat will further expand its JetXP internet service for business aviation with a multi-link, multi-orbit solution in the years ahead.
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Jazeera Activates Expliseat on A320neo Refresh
Jazeera Airways will deploy Expliseat’s TiSeat 2X seats on its A320neo fleet, reducing cabin weight while increasing density.
Ethiopian Goes Upscale with 737 MAX Lie-Flat Seating
Ethiopian Airlines announced plans to add another eleven 737 MAX to its fleet during the 2025 Dubai Air Show this week. But its plans for the aircraft’s interior is far more significant than the incremental order.
flydubai Picks PAC’s Astrova for Dreamliner IFE
The upcoming flydubai 787s will carry Panasonic Avionics’s Astrova inflight entertainment system on board.
Azerbaijan Airlines adds Viasat Wi-Fi
Azerbaijan Airlines will fit its incoming fleet with Viasat’s Amara inflight connectivity solution, bringing internet service on board for the first time.
Etihad Expands Viasat Inflight Internet Commitment
For the past few years Etihad has been rolling out Viasat’s inflight internet service on its new aircraft. This week the carrier confirmed it will shift its connectivity portfolio fully to Viasat’s Amara multi-orbit offering.
Emirates Taps Safran Seats, Panasonic Avionics in Updated Retrofit Plans
The next tranche of Emirates’ retrofits will be a bit different inside, with updated seats and IFE/C systems, plus a new factory on the side.
Vallair, AeroX Team for Starlink Install Services
Airlines looking for a bit of help with Starlink installations now have a new option in Châteauroux, France, thanks to a new partnership between Vallair and AeroX.
flydubai Picks Starlink to Bring Back Inflight Internet
Dubai’s flydubai is bringing back inflight internet service, with plans to install the Starlink system fleet-wide.
SkyFive, flynas (re)Commit to Inflight Internet
Saudi Arabia’s flynas recommitted to bringing inflight connectivity to its fleet, with the SkyFive air-to-ground service.