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IFC Revenue Up, Backlog Down for Viasat

5 August 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inflight internet services generated $324 million in revenue for Viasat last quarter, as the number of installed aircraft reached a new record. But the company’s pending installation backlog continues to shrink, raising questions about the longer-term outlook.

LATAM Confirms SES for Single-Aisle Inflight Internet

29 July 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

LATAM’s next tranche of single-aisle aircraft will fly with inflight internet from SES.

Hawaiian to Inherit Alaska Airlines 737-800s for Inter-island Flying

21 July 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The future of inter-island flying in Hawaii is the 737-800. Alaska Airlines announced its plan to replace the 717 fleet with 737-800s carrying the Hawaiian brand.

Frontier (and Friends!) Sign with Starlink

14 July 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Frontier Airlines will bring Starlink’s inflight internet service to its fleet, part of a 1,000+ aircraft, multi-airline deal confirmed Tuesday.

Copa Goes Live on Starlink, With a Twist

6 July 2026 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Copa Airlines’ first Starlink-equipped aircraft entered service over the weekend, and it comes with a twist: Some passengers will have to pay to get online.

Two Starlink Inaugurals, Plus More on the Horizon

29 June 2026 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Two more Starlink deployments saw inaugural flights in recent weeks as airlines continue to adopt the satellite internet solution with impressive deployment speeds. And a third is expected in the very near future, as hardware installation and testing is underway.