Kuiper made a splash at APEX Global Expo this year, showing up with its first customer in hand. Starlink also always grabs a lot of attention. But it was the quieter conversations away from the main floor that were, as always, most interesting.
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Alaska Airlines Swaps to Starlink
Alaska Airlines, in a not entirely unexpected shift, will deploy Starlink’s inflight internet fleet wide by 2027.
Embraer, Nextant Team for Starlink BizJet Installs
More small and mid-size business jets will soon have access to Starlink’s inflight internet service, thanks to a partnership between Embraer and Nextant.
Aeromexico Brings WiFi to E190 Fleet with Viasat
Aeromexico is extending inflight connectivity to its Embraer E190 jets, extending its Viasat partnership.
SAS Picks E2 for Short-Haul Fleet Boost
SAS will acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets from late 2027, refreshing and revamping its short-haul operational capabilities.
Eve Projects Three Billion eVTOL Riders Over 20 Years
Urban Air Mobility is a booming market, according to one of its largest proponents. But it will still be a tiny fraction of urban transport.
Intelsat, Embraer Team for Line-Fit Multi-Orbit IFC
The Embraer E2 family of aircraft will soon be available from the factory with Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution installed.
United’s Starlink RJ Takes a Break
After two weeks and 35 active passenger flights United’s first Starlink-equipped regional jet is taking a break.
Delta confirms multi-link IFC plans with Hughes
Delta Air Lines confirms it is “exploring” the option to enable multi-link network connectivity in a first for the commercial aviation world. Developed in partnership with Hughes Networks, the carrier expects to see the service flying in late 2025.
Wheels Up pivots fleet, picks Gogo Galileo for future connectivity
Private jet operator Wheels Up is revamping its fleet and upgrading the inflight internet offering, with the Gogo Galileo HDX solution to be installed on its Phenom and Challenger aircraft.