United Airlines has installed the first of its Starlink inflight connectivity system on a regional aircraft, with plans to go on to outfit more than 40 of its regional aircraft fleet each month, and ultimately its entire fleet. The airline has shared details of the technical fitment and maintenance processes
The organisers of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s biggest event dedicated to aircraft cabin innovation, has shared details of the 2025 event, which returns to Hamburg Messe, Germany, from 8-10 April
Delta Air Lines has chosen Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit LEO and GEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology from Hughes Network Systems for its future delivery Airbus A350 and A321neo aircraft
Features in the March issue include an effective approach to making sustainable cabin choices; a look at why first class is back, and where it’s heading; advances in digital certification processes; an interview with ANA; and of course, AIX and WTCE show previews
Qatar Airways has equipped its 30th Boeing 777 with Starlink inflight connectivity, outpacing its original timeline for fitment by 70%. Over 50% of Qatar Airways’ B777s are now equipped with Starlink, with no impact on operations or flight schedules
Following Gogo Business Aviation’s acquisition of Satcom Direct, the unified multi-orbit, multi-band inflight connectivity company will now go by the name of Gogo, with a new logo
Aeromexico is set to retrofit its eight Boeing 787-8s and nine B787-9s with Viasat’s most advanced in-flight wi-fi system, with deployments to begin later this year
An impressive lineup of aircraft interior innovation has been assessed by the Crystal Cabin Awards judging panel, to decide the 22 finalists across the seven categories. Many leading airlines, suppliers, manufacturers and design firms are competing to have their innovations recognised by the world’s most prestigious prize for innovation in aircraft interiors
Starlux has expanded its contract with Viasat, to bring Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies across its entire fleet of 48 aircraft
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is the latest airline to sign up for the Starlink in-flight connectivity service from SpaceX. The airline will begin phased rollout of the technology across its entire aircraft fleet at the end of 2025
