The Gogo acquisition of Satcom Direct closed, bringing consolidation to the business aviation connectivity market.
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Icelandair officially joins the Airbus family
Icelandair is now an Airbus operator. The carrier took delivery of its first A321LR on Tuesday, beginning the process of replacing its 757 fleet.
Nextant certifies Starlink installation kits for Bombardier Global 5000/5500
Nextant Aerospace, the engineering arm of BizAv operator Flexjet, has expanded its Starlink portfolio to include the Bombardier Global 5000/5500.
Emirates begins its A350 era with updated seats, entertainment, internet offerings
The next generation of Emirates travel is here, with the A350 introducing a number of changes to the inflight passenger experience, across all three classes of service.
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
SkyFive taps Lufthansa Technik for ATG hardware support
SkyFive is teaming with Lufthansa Technik to boost its inflight connectivity offering.
Spirit Airlines to restructure debt under Chapter 11 protection
Spirit Airlines will enter a voluntary restructuring, including a prearranged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, to reduce the carrier’s debt while it continues flying. The carrier plans to operate normally during the process.
A Tale of Two Turks: Flight-testing the 777 and A350 Business Class on Turkish Airlines
The varied fleet of Turkish Airlines means passengers can have a significantly different experience on board, especially in business class. Here’s a look at the A350 and 777 side-by-side.
Money or Megabits? Making the case for connectivity business models
Is there a compelling difference between the technologies providing inflight connectivity today? Or is it all about the business case for airlines? LEO v GEO debates continue, while monetization talk continues to shape decisions.
AERQ ends IFE play
AERQ is halting operations after five years of work to develop a new IFE (and “Cabin Digital Platform”) solution.