Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
When Indigo Partners decides to buy planes the company does not mess around. Previously responsible for the one of the largest orders of single-aisle planes in the world, the company continues its growth plans with a firm order for 255 additional A321n…
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Rex activates WiFi on 737s
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Australia’s Rex Airlines is now online in the sky. The carrier officially activated the 2Ku satellite internet offering from Intelsat on its fleet of 737-800s. And, to help acquaint passengers with the service, WiFi is free on board for the rest of Nov…
Frontier bails on Newark, blames high operating costs
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Frontier Airlines is pulling out of Newark. Just two years after it arrived, hot on the heels of Southwest’s withdrawal, the ultra low cost carrier says the economics of continuing operations in Newark no longer make sense. Washington-Dulles will also …
American Main Select focuses on business travelers in economy class
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
American Airlines plans a revamp of the marketing for its high frequency, business-focused routes in 2022. Along with shedding the “American Shuttle” branding, the carrier will expand the routes it considers high-frequency business service and add a ne…
Viasat, Inmarsat to merge, creating connectivity behemoth
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Consolidation finally arrived to the in-flight connectivity world, and it arrived in a massive way. Viasat agreed to buy Inmarsat in a deal valued at $7.3 billion. Subject to typical regulatory and closing conditions, the companies hope to close the tr…
Ethiopian, Aero HygenX partner to deploy UV-C cabin disinfection
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An autonomous robot may soon be part of the aircraft cleaning process. Ethiopian Airlines Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aero HygenX outlining a plan for fleetwide deployment and regional marketing of the autonomous UV-C light disinfec…
Aegean activates WiFi with Inmarsat’s EAN
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Aegean Airlines is the next customer for Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network. The Greek airline installed the hybrid satellite/terrestrial in-flight connectivity solution on at least four aircraft so far, with one known to be active.
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flyDubai launches HAECO Eclipse business class seat
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flyDubai launched the HAECO Eclipse business class seat over the weekend, bringing the new product to life and adding diversity to its 737 MAX 8 cabin layouts.
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British Airways targets 2022 for 777 Club Suites roll-out completion
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British Airways will install its updated Club Suites business class across its Heathrow-based 777 fleet. Retrofits are expected to complete by the end of 2022.
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ITA Airways joins SkyTeam, replacing Alitalia
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SkyTeam officially welcomes ITA Airways as a member airline today. The Alitalia replacement joins the alliance two weeks after launching flights and a new loyalty program for customers.
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Vistara secures slots for Newark service
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Vistara might finally be ready to fly to the United States, albeit with a connection en route. According to the latest regulatory filings for slots at London’s Gatwick Airport, Vistara plans to serve Newark from the UK, with continuing service to India…
Gogo boasts 25 Mbps per plane (or more!) for new 5G network
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
How fast will connections on the upcoming Gogo 5G network be? The company anticipates delivering 25 megabits per second (Mbps) on average to any connected aircraft. Peak speeds are expected in the 75-80 megabits per second range.
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Breeze bets big on premium with new A220s
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Breeze Airways expects strong demand for premium seating up-sells on its new A220 fleet. The carrier chose to fit 36 “Nicest” first class seats on board, filling the front half of the cabin. It is a massive bet on premium demand and ancillary sales for…
Successful launch for SES-17
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The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Qantas boosts rebound, points opportunities with Australia border reopening
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Australia is reopening its borders, and Qantas is ready to take advantage of the pent up demand for travel. The airline will accelerate the return of many international routes, as well as larger aircraft, to support consumer demand. It is also adding a…
An easyJet(ish) lounge opens at Gatwick
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Looking to lounge before your next easyJet departure from Gatwick? The airline now has an option for that. Or at least for a lounge with its branding.
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Inmarsat’s GX Aviation to go live in India
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Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight wifi service is expected to come online over India later this year, with SpiceJet announced as the launch carrier.
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PLAY receives initial approval for US operations
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Play Airlines is one step closer to US flights, with the US Department of Transportation indicating the carrier meets all necessary criteria.
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JetBlue schedules A220 transcon, Mexico service
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JetBlue published its first planned transcon and international service for the A220, marking the next step in the company’s fleet transition
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Spirit Airlines WiFi hits milestone
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Looking for WiFi on a Spirit Airlines flight? Depending on which aircraft type you’re on, the odds of fast, inexpensive connectivity on board could be surprisingly high.
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