As demand for inflight internet service continues to expand, Embraer is taking steps to ensure its aircraft are not left behind. During FIA2024 the manufacturer announced plans to facilitate satellite connectivity on the E175s by 2026.
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Turkish plans free inflight Wi-Fi
Turkish Airlines is promising “free and unlimited Wi-Fi to our entire fleet by the end of 2025.” The reality, however, is slightly more complicated.
Turkish Airlines unveils Crystal Suite business class cabin
Passengers on Turkish Airlines’ longest flights will soon see “Crystal Suites,” a new and much improved business class cabin, on board.
Airbus, flynas deliver largest order for Farnborough 2024
Airbus has, once again, closed out a major air show with its largest order announcement on the final day. Farnborough 2024 wraps with a 90-plane MoU for flynas.
Window seats win with Qatar Airways’ next gen Qsuites
The next generation of Qsuites for Qatar Airways will feature more space and more privacy for passengers. And, the window seats finally get to take advantage of the communal nature of the product.
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.