Alaska Airlines, in a not entirely unexpected shift, will deploy Starlink’s inflight internet fleet wide by 2027.
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Anuvu to be Acquired by Platinum Equity
Inflight content and connectivity business Anuvu will be acquired by Platinum Equity, the latest in a series of financial twists for the company.
PaxEx PR: United Brings Full Season Apple TV+ Content In-flight
United will bring full seasons of Apple TV+ content to its cabins in a big win for content fiends, and also for Anuvu, which holds the global inflight distribution contract for Apple TV content.
Anuvu Activates Astranis microGEO Capacity for Aero
Anuvu’s inflight internet customers now have access to 50 Gbps of additional capacity over the United States, thanks to NuView-A and NuView-B, microGEO satellites from Astranis.
Astronics Walks Away from IFC Antenna Business
Astronics has been a long-time player in the inflight internet antenna business, though not without challenges. After multiple iterations and efforts, with little success to show for the investment, the company will now exit the market.
Embraer, Nextant Team for Starlink BizJet Installs
More small and mid-size business jets will soon have access to Starlink’s inflight internet service, thanks to a partnership between Embraer and Nextant.
ANA Plans Expanded Free Wi-Fi with Viasat
ANA is expanding its inflight connectivity portfolio, making free internet available to more passengers. The shift, however, is limited and slow to start.
PaxEx PR: Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Installation for Boeing 777s
With the 777 retrofit complete Qatar Airways is moving on to the A350 fleet for Starlink installations.
China Airlines Announces Free Inflight Wi-Fi
China Airlines will make permanent the promotional free Wi-Fi program it offers on board most of its fleet from 1 August 2025.
Aeromexico Brings WiFi to E190 Fleet with Viasat
Aeromexico is extending inflight connectivity to its Embraer E190 jets, extending its Viasat partnership.