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Qantas quits the startup world

8 November 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qantas A380 taking off

Airlines want to invest in emerging technologies. They want access to the startups and to foster those relationships. This is the message delivered around the world as investment funds, incubators and accelerators sprout up. Many of these programs claim success and continue to grow. For Qantas, however, the message is different. Its dedicated venture group dissolved in recent weeks and the accelerator shuttered.

This story is about: Airbus, Boeing, IAG, International Airline Group, Qantas, startups, United Airlines, Volantio Filed Under: Distribution, Seats & Cabin

Viasat 8: The Ocho!

9 August 2018 By Seth Miller

It is just one small line inserted into today's Viasat earnings notes, "... total next-generation IFC system installations to around 200 aircraft across eight commercial airlines." The 200 number is nice, but the eight is more significant.

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This story is about: 737 MAX 8, Aeromexico, American Airlines, El Al, Finnair, Icelandair, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, internet, JetBlue, Ka, Ka-band, Qantas, SAS, United Airlines, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Connectivity milestones aplenty

31 July 2018 By Seth Miller

WiFi sign on the passenger service unit in an airplane cabin

Just how many aircraft carry inflight connectivity hardware? And which kit?? A pair of announcements this week gives greater insight into which kit is where and how the market is shifting, rapidly in some cases. Not that installation number 1000 matters more than number 999, of course. Yet somehow it does. Just a little.

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This story is about: 2Ku, American Airlines, ATG4, Finnair, gogo, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, internet, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, PAC, Qantas, SAS, Southwest Airlines, ViaSat, wifi Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Premium

Air Canada, banks offer to buy Aeroplan

25 July 2018 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

Air Canada's 737 MAX; image courtesy of the airline

A year after announcing that it would no longer be an Aimia customer Air Canada (and its banking partners) now wants to buy the Aeroplan program off the loyalty operator. At a nice discount, of course. And it still is probably a smart move for everyone.

This story is about: Aeroplan, Aimia, Air Canada, AirAsia, co-brand, credit card, frequent flier, frequent flyer, loyalty, Qantas Filed Under: Loyalty

The ULH challenge: United cuts LA-Singapore

30 June 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Developing a new route to profitability often takes months, if not years. United airlines is pulling the plug on its nonstop service between Los Angeles and Singapore after just one year, a quick decision that reflects the challenges of ultra long-haul flights as new, longer services are poised to launch.

This story is about: business class, economy class, LAX, Los Angeles, premium economy, Qantas, routes, San Francisco, SFO, SIN, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Everyday sexism, Aviation edition

5 June 2018 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Akbar Al Baker at the 2018 IATA AGM (image via IATA)

Qatar Airways GCEO Akbar Al Baker is known for making controversial statements. Now he is doing so representing both his airline and IATA, the global aviation trade group. So when he suggests that airline CEOs must be men because “It is a very challenging position” that creates all sorts of new problems.

This story is about: Air Canada, IATA, IATAAGM, IATAAGM18, Qantas, Qatar Airways Filed Under: OpEd

Fiji Airways signs on as inaugural oneworld connect member

3 June 2018 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Oneworld wants to grow its route network and it is willing to take on smaller airlines to deliver on that plan. Fiji Airways is the inaugural member in the new “oneworld connect” program allows limited alliance membership and limited benefits for passengers. But locking up the new connect member airlines is a smart move for the group.

This story is about: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways, IAG, IATA, IATAAGM, IATAAGM18, LCCs, LEVEL, Norwegian, oneworld, oneworld Connect, Qantas Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

Qantas to "flex" A380 cabin

19 April 2018 By Seth Miller 6 Comments

Qantas A380 taking off

Can Qantas squeeze a dozen(ish) more seats in its A380s without hurting the passenger experience? The Airbus A380 Cabin-Flex program aims to deliver precisely that, with retrofits starting in mid-2019. Here’s how it will work…

This story is about: A321neo, A380, A380 Cabin-Flex, A380plus, ACF, Airbus, Airbus Cabin Flex, AIX18, business class, economy class, premium economy, Qantas Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Gilat goes cuckoo for Ku-Ka

22 March 2018 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

One antenna kit to handle connections to multiple satellite networks sounds like a great idea. Gilat now has one on offer but there’s just one problem: It is unclear that commercial demand is truly sufficient for such. Oopsie.

This story is about: dual-band antenna, Gilat, Hughes, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, Qantas, ViaSat, Virgin America Filed Under: IFEC

Qantas, ViaSat to Partner on In-Flight Connectivity

23 February 2016 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

High speed in-flight connectivity is coming to the Qantas domestic fleet thanks to a new partnership signed with ViaSat. Great news for passengers and also for the service provider which has been making plenty of noise lately with new customers coming on board.

This story is about: Australia, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight internet, Jetstar, PaxEx, Qantas, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

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