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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Luci Live embeds AI chat into FlightPath3D moving map to drive in‑flight engagement and ancillary revenue

Luci Live, an AI‑backed travel companion, has been integrated into FlightPath3D's moving map, bringing conversational chat and personalized in‑flight suggestions to passengers. Airlines can use the feature to deepen engagement through the map interface and create new ancillary revenue opportunities via upsells and content monetization.

2026-04-07T06:21:15.600208-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Starfish Space raises $100M+ to scale production of satellite‑servicing spacecraft

By SpaceNews.com: Starfish Space has raised more than $100 million to scale up production of its satellite servicing spacecraft.

Also: Payload and Defense Daily

2026-04-07T06:32:23.412258-07:00

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Reuters

UK aerospace supplier Senior agrees to $1.9 billion Tinicum-Blackstone offer

By Reuters: Senior Plc on Tuesday said it had agreed to a takeover proposal from a consortium comprising investment firms Tinicum and Blackstone , valuing the British aerospace and defence supplier at 1.4 billion pounds ($1.85 billion).

Also: Financial Times

2026-04-07T06:26:43.950116-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Jetstar debuts first refurbished 787 with doubled business cabin, Wi‑Fi and 16‑hour range

By AeroTime: Jetstar's first refurbished 787 Dreamliner has taken flight from Melbourne with a doubled business cabin, in-flight Wi-Fi, and the range to fly up to 16 hours.

2026-04-07T06:00:26.620556-07:00

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Executive Jet Charter takes delivery of the UK’s first Gulfstream G800

By ch-aviation: Want to learn more about Executive Jet Charter? Subscribe now and never miss a critical update with our news feed, alerts and newsletters!.

2026-04-07T06:11:15.454728-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Nick Reese