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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 1:08 PM PDT
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Satellite operators will soon join airlines in using Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi
By Ars Technica: “This starts to enable a whole new category of capabilities.”….

United Airlines Struggles to Secure Hotels for Flight Attendants Amid Contract and Market Shifts
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is facing challenges securing hotels for flight attendants due to contractual complexities and changing market dynamics.

U.S. DOT Awards Iridium Contract for Nationwide PNT Backup via T‑Mobile 5G to Mitigate GPS Disruption
By Via Satellite: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Iridium a contract that will see partner T-Mobile Iridium PNT services across 5G network sites in the U.S.

After Strong Summer, European Air Charter Operator Analyzes Destinations
By AINonline: Axis Aviation found Mediterranean favorites and long haul charters were in demand.

Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Upcycle Confirmed — Orders and Production on the Rise
By Aviation Week: The long international nightmare is over: The commercial aviation manufacturing upcycle is finally, believably happening.

United to Retire A319 and A320 as A321neo Fleet Expands
By Airline Geeks: The airline will phase out the aircraft as more A321neos come online.

Flydubai Expands Network With Seven New Interline Agreements
By Aviation Week: Flydubai announced seven new interline agreements on Oct. 21, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40.