JetBlue is pushing forward with its FlyFi project, with the announcement that it is the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Project Kuiper is a Low Earth Orbit satellite broadband network. It is akin to the OneWeb network and SpaceX's Starlink network. It will be branded onboard and known as Fly-Fi. JetBlue launched Fly-Fi in 2013 to … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines is preparing to adopt SpaceX's Starlink connectivity platform to allow for high-speed connectivity. Starlink connectivity - coming soon to Alaska Airlines fleet, including the Boeing 787-9 - Rendering, Alaska Airlines.  The move builds on Hawaiian Airlines’ lead as an early adopter of fast, free Wi-Fi connectivity.   Alaska Airlines will start … [Read more...]

Viasat and Aeromexico announced the installation of in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on the remaining 28 aircraft, totalling 34 E190s, is … [Read more...]

For those travelling on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 fleet, the airline has completed its Starlink by SpaceX rollout. The rollout covered 54 Boeing 777 aircraft in the Qatar Airways fleet.  This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. Originally scheduled as a two-year programme, the … [Read more...]

Royal Brueni is stepping up its connectivity options, with the airline selecting Intelsat for in-flight connectivity, with a focus on Multi-Orbit connection. Royal Brunei Airbus A320 at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has selected the Intelsat network to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus … [Read more...]

After promising it for some time, Lufthansa has enabled free messaging on its intercontinental flights. Passengers can send and receive any number of messages from their own smartphone or tablet via the familiar apps (WhatsApp, Messages, etc), regardless of their travel class during the flight, including photos. This is a little different to offerings from other … [Read more...]

It seems that American Airlines is following its competitors, and will offer a free in-flight Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by AT&T. Beginning in January 2026, American will offer complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, accounting for roughly 90% of its fleet. To prepare for the launch, American … [Read more...]

Just before AIX, Panasonic Avionics announced that had completed major tests in its Multi-Orbit platform. Well, it seems they snuck out a customer for it - Discover Airlines. Discover Airlines will be the first airline in the Lufthansa Group, as well as one of the first airlines in the world to gradually install the Panasonic Avionics Multi-Orbit connectivity on its … [Read more...]