Starlink’s LEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) service is set to grow the number of connected aircraft it serves from a few hundred today, to more than 10,000 by the end of 2034, according to David Whelan, senior analyst at Valour Consultancy
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The latest industry data from ADS highlights soaring orders, growing demand for both single-aisle and wide-body aircraft, and a record aircraft order backlog
Air New Zealand’s all-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner cabin experience is now available to book, with new seats in every cabin, an all-new IFE system with larger 4K HD screens, Bluetooth audio pairing, more stowage options, and additional privacy in the premium cabins
Sky Leasing an aviation asset management company, has acquired JetBlue Ventures, JetBlue Airways’ venture capital subsidiary. JetBlue Ventures has invested in a wide range of initiatives, covering everything from passenger experience to sustainability
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has acquired Aero-Plastics, a US-based specialist supplier of aircraft interior components made from polymers. The acquisition extends Trelleborg’s product portfolio and capacity in the growing aerospace sector
Recaro has announced that China Southern Airlines is the first airline customer in the APAC region to select its R3 economy class seat, for installation on its new A350-900 fleet
Lufthansa Group is trialling the ‘Tray Tracker’ an AI-supported system designed to help measure and reduce onboard meal returns
Lufthansa Technik has posted the best first-quarter result in the company’s history – up 49.5% vs the Q1 2024 figure. However, materials supply and cost increases continue to pose challenges
Emirates and Flydubai are celebrating a landmark moment in their airline partnership, having carried five million passengers over the past year, representing a growth of some 36% compared to the previous year. The carriers also report 31% growth in demand for premium cabins
Flynas, the Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline, has signed an agreement with Safran, for the supply of Z200 economy-class seats for its 60 new Airbus A320neo aircraft