ATR announced this week it secured certification for the Starlink system on the ATR 72 family, paving the way for airline installations. Air New Zealand will be the launch customer.
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Control Tower to United: Your Moving Map Just Got Better
United Airlines is boosting the inflight map with a Control Tower view, powered by FlightPath3D with FlightAware data, to show an extra level of detail while on the ground.
Delta hypes GenAI, new content partners in 2025 CES keynote
No real timeline shared, but Delta is keen to see GenAI as part of the travel experience, embedded in the IFE system and the app experience.
United updates Starlink deployment details
United Airlines says the rollout of its new Starlink-powered inflight internet service will happen faster than previously planned, with the first commercial flight in February 2025.
More details emerge about JetBlue’s Even More shift
JetBlue’s revised “EvenMore” offering will include free drinks, among other benefits on board.
Thales extends live TV range with 360Stream
In-flight live sports are some of the most valuable content experiences an airline can offer to passengers on the IFE platform but most do it poorly today. Thales’ new 360Stream solution aims to change that with a host of new features.
Astranis successfully launches microGEO satellites, including two for Anuvu
With the launch of two Astranis satellites Anuvu enters its microGEO era. NuView-A and NuView-B are expected to bring 50 Gbps of new capacity into Anuvu’s network and serve help shape the next generation of its inflight connectivity concepts.
Leading with LEO
Add another airline to the collection looking at LEO for an inflight connectivity upgrade.
Qatar Airways Further Accelerates Starlink Deployment
More than a quarter of Qatar Airways’ 777-300ER fleet is now flying with Starlink inflight internet on board, less than eight weeks after the first fitted plane entered service.
Under the Radome: Talking Fast & Free Wi-Fi with Air Canada’s Norman Haughton
Developing new offerings is a delicate balance of concepts and planning, pressed against the reality of passenger behavior. Air Canada took a hybrid approach to build its new IFE/C plan.