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Bluebox Aviation Systems launches a partnership with Tigerair Taiwan

30/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Bluebox Aviation Systems has announced a new partnership with Tigerair Taiwan to introduce a wireless in-flight entertainment experience on its aircraft. This will be deployed across the airline’s 17 Airbus A320 aircraft, allowing passengers to experience content in the sky. The deployment will be powered by Bluebox Wow, a battery-powered portable wireless system, … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus activates its first Starlink-connected aircraft

29/03/2026 by Kevincm

Aer Lingus launches Starlink connectivity on its flights - Image, Aer Lingus

IAG Airline Aer Lingus has followed British Airways and has introduced flights operating with Starlink connectivity. Flight EI105, which departed on the 29th March, operating the Dublin to New York JFK route are the first to experience the new connectivity technology, which enables customers in every cabin to seamlessly access free, fast, reliable internet for streaming, … [Read more...]

British Airways operates its first flights equipped with Starlink connectivity

20/03/2026 by Kevincm

British Airways Boeing first Boeing 787 fitted with Starlink - Image, British Airways

British Airways' first aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity has taken to the skies. It marks the first time a UK airline has equipped the antenna and technology in its fleet. The first aircraft to be fitted was a Boeing 787-8, which is the first aircraft to be fitted. Within the next two years, most of the British Airways fleet of more than 300 aircraft will have … [Read more...]

EgyptAir Airbus A350-900 enters service with Pansonics Avionics IFE solutions

19/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Pansonic Astrova onboard EygptAir Airbus A350-900 - Image, Pansaonic Avionics

With EgyptAir taking its Airbus A350-900 into the sky, the airline also launched with Panasonic Avionics' suite of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) systems and a suite of digital apps and services.   With the entry into service of this latest twin-aisle aircraft, is the first airline to fly globally with Panasonic Avionics’ fully integrated in-flight … [Read more...]

Vueling deploys free onboard entertainment with Viasat

19/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Vueling introduces streaming video content for passengers - Image, Viasat/Vueling

Vueling - the low-cost IAG subsidiary based out of Barcelona El-Prat airport - has launched a free onboard entertainment platform with Viasat. The platform is already available on more than half of the airline’s fleet and operates through a direct connection to the aircraft’s onboard server, meaning it does not require Wi-Fi or external connectivity. Notably, it adds … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines commences flying with Viasat connectivity

06/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Some news from LOT Polish Airlines, which has launched onboard connectivity on its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. It marks the beginning of in-flight connectivity powered by Viasat and its Amara connectivity solution. The service is currently available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA). It will be offered on two more aircraft by the end of … [Read more...]

Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity

29/01/2026 by Kevincm

Gulf Air Airbus A321neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX - this time, it's Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft, from boarding through to arrival. The … [Read more...]

KLM starts to offer free Wi-Fi on some European flights

22/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

KLM Airbus A321neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is making a move with its free in-flight connectivity plans, with the first aircraft flying with it from today (22nd January). KLM Airbus A321neo - now with "free" in-flight connectivity - Image, Economy Class and Beyond KLM is rolling out free WiFi in phases across most of the aircraft used for its European routes. Half of the European fleet … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to adopt Starlink inflight connectivity

13/01/2026 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Group to adopt Starlink - Image, Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Group is to equip its aircraft with Starlink by SpaceX connectivity for in-flight use. Lufthansa Group is investing in its customer experience and will equip all of the group's around 850 aircraft with high-performance broadband internet access from 2026 onwards, both within the existing fleet and on all new aircraft. All aircraft in the group are set to be … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways starts its Starlink Rollout on its Boeing 787 fleet

07/01/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways 787 in a hanger being pushed back - Image, Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is continuing its Starlink deployment on its aircraft, with the airline equipping and deploying the product its Boeing 787 fleet. The carrier has become the first airline to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. As part of its rollout, The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within eight months, completing the retrofit in December … [Read more...]

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