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KLM, Transavia tap Airbus for single-aisle refresh

16 December 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Expect to see A320neo family planes in the KLM blues from late 2023, thanks to a new fleet refresh order

Chalk up another 100 aircraft order for Airbus (plus 60 options). Air France-KLM announced a firm order to refresh the KLM, Transavia, and Transavia France fleets with A320neo family aircraft.

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, A350F, Air France, Airbus, cargo, KLM, Transavia Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Azul goes live with free WiFi on board, powered by Viasat

21 June 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

More than a dozen Azul aircraft now offer free in-flight wifi service on board, with plans to surpass 100 fitted planes in the months ahead.

This story is about: A320neo, A321neo, Airbus, Azul, Brazil, E195-E2, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, KLM, Satellite, Telebras, ViaSat, ViaSat-3 Filed Under: IFEC

Air France picks WiFi for A220 fleet

15 June 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Air France selected the 2Ku solution from Intelsat to fit its A220 fleet, adding a bit of variation to the carrier’s connectivity configurations.

This story is about: 2Ku, A220, Air France, Anuvu, Global Eagle, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, KLM, portal, Satellite, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

KLM unveils refreshed 737-800 interiors

29 April 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The first of 14 refreshed KLM 737-800s returned to service this week with a brand new cabin interior. New seats, overhead bins, and other passenger-friendly features greet travelers on board.

This story is about: BL3710, economy class, first class, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-seat power, KLM, power, premium cabin, premium economy, Recaro, seating, seats, SL3710, USB, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

KLM launches short-haul in-flight connectivity with Viasat

23 April 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

KLM’s short-haul WiFi service went live this week, just under six months after the carrier announced plans to update the fleet. The first two aircraft with the Viasat Ka-band satellite connectivity officially activated for passengers, with a free week before the regular, three-tier pricing plans kick in.

This story is about: 737-800, E195-E2, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, KLM, PaxEx, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Air France secures €4 billion, (maybe) cedes Orly slots

6 April 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

The French government likely just spent the most money ever on airport landing slots. A €4 billion deal to recapitalize the Air France-KLM group will see a token divestment of operating slots at Paris-Orly airport, assuming a competitor is keen.

This story is about: Air France, China Eastern, COVID-19, Delta Air Lines, financing, KLM, Orly, ORY, Paris, Paris-Orly, slots Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

KLM takes first E195-E2

24 February 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Business class and Economy Comfort seats on KLM's new E195-E2 feature 33

KLM’s brand new E195-E2 contains an updated interior that should keep passengers comfortable on board, though questions remain about the full suite of amenities to be offered.

This story is about: BL3710, business class, E195-E2, economy class, Economy Comfort, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, KLM, premium cabin, premium economy, Recaro, seating, seats, SL3710, slimline, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

KLM selects Recaro SL3710, BL3710 for short-haul fleet

19 November 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

The Recaro SL3710 will be the new economy class standard on KLM's short-haul fleet, including a line-fit installation on the upcoming Embraer E195-E2 deliveries.

The Recaro SL3710 economy class seat is ready to fly. KLM represents on only the launch customer for the new seat, but also the first time Recaro will fly on an Embraer jet. KLM selected it for installation on the 737-800, E190 and E195-E2.

This story is about: 737-800, BL3710, business class, E190, E195-E2, economy class, Embraer, KLM, Mark Hiller, Recaro, seating, seats, SL3710 Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

KLM selects Viasat for in-flight connectivity

5 November 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

KLM is moving forward with plans to equip its single-aisle aircraft with in-flight WiFi service. The company will install Viasat’s Ka-band satellite connectivity solution on the “majority of its European fleet.”

This story is about: 737, Boeing, E170, E190, Embraer, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka-SAT, KLM, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Cutting connections: Reviewing the connected aircraft retirements

20 July 2020 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

Hundreds of aircraft rapidly retired from service. Hundreds more shifted into limbo, unclear of when they might fly again. The news no longer surprises, though some of the retirements bring about a sense of loss. For inflight connectivity vendors the impact is more than a sense of loss, however, as it maps to real revenue shortfalls with the aircraft removed from service.

This story is about: 2Ku, Air France, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Eurowings, Global Eagle, Global Eagle Entertainment, gogo, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, premium cabin, Qatar Airways, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

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