NetJets will fit more than 600 business jets with the Starlink inflight internet service, dramatically trimming its partnership with Gogo.
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Expansion, Inflight Internet Coming for beOnd
Premium leisure airline beOnd is ready to take off its training wheels, and add inflight internet as it pursues significant global expansion plans.
Korean Air Picks Starlink for Full Fleet Connectivity
Korean Air will deploy the Starlink inflight internet solution across its fleet, and it will bring Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul along for the ride.
JSX to Launch ATR Service at Santa Monica
JSX’s plan to bring turboprops into smaller airports will officially take flight on 19 December, with the inaugural flight from Las Vegas to Santa Monica Airport (SMO).
Viasat Plans Expanded Multi-orbit BizAv Internet Services
Viasat will further expand its JetXP internet service for business aviation with a multi-link, multi-orbit solution in the years ahead.
SmartSky Prevails in Gogo Patent Suit
SmartSky prevailed in its patent infringement claims against Gogo, nearly four years after initially filing the case, to the tune of nearly $23 million.
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.
Air Canada Teases Cabin Refresh for MAX Rouge Rollout
Air Canada’s new Rouge fleet will keep its premium option as it converts to the 737 MAX. That detail was included in an internal video shared with company employees on Wednesday, along with other bits about the fleet’s future.
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.