Azerbaijan Airlines will fit its incoming fleet with Viasat’s Amara inflight connectivity solution, bringing internet service on board for the first time.
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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.
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.
CesiumAstro Scores Skylark Terminal Testing Agreement with TCI
Antenna manufacturer CesiumAstro is moving towards on-wing testing of its Skylark inflight phased array terminal, thanks to an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors.
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.
Gogo Adds First Middle Eastern BBJ for Galileo FDX
Action Aviation will fit its BBJ 737 with Gogo’s Galileo FDX inflight internet solution, bringing high-speed, low-latency internet service on board.
Emirates Confirms Starlink Inflight Internet Upgrade
Emirates is the latest major airline to commit to a fleet-wide deployment of the Starlink inflight internet solution. The first aircraft is already installed.
China Southern Plans New Flagship Interiors, IFE/C for A350, A321neo
China Southern will update its cabin interiors as part of a brand refresh coming to the A350 and A321 fleets, including new partners for business class seats and IFE/C services.
ViaSat-3 Americas (Take 2) launches successfully
ViaSat-3 F2 is safely on its way to geosynchronous orbit, and CEO Mark Dankberg has some thoughts about what the future of satellite communications, with his company’s constellations playing a large role.