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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

Korean Air to adopt Starlink, along with other Hanjin Group airlines

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Starlink by SpaceX has won another customer, this time to provide connectivity for the South Korean Hanjin Group of companies. Hanjin Group includes leaders such as Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, as well as Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul. All aircraft in their fleets will move onto the Starlink connectivity platform. This marks the first time a South Korean airline … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways passes over 100 installations of Starlink connectivity

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Qatar Airways' rollout of Starlink connectivity (by SpaceX) continues apace, with over 100 aircraft having the connectivity solution deployed. The rollout programme has so far enabled over 10o aircraft with the connectivity solution. Qatar Airways boasts that this achievement represents one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation … [Read more...]