FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

GKN Aerospace adds additive fabrication at Newington, Connecticut to support Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G programmes

FlightGlobal reports: GKN Aerospace is to expand its factory in Newington, Connecticut, adding a new additive fabrication capability to build parts for Pratt & Whitney PW1500G and PW1900G engines.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, voxelmatters.com and mrobusinesstoday.com
2025-09-04T08:25:45.683622-07:00

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, 8:27 AM PDT

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Southwest to Offer Free Wi‑Fi to Passengers Starting 24 October 2025

By PaxEx.Aero: Southwest Airlines is switching to free Wi-Fi on board from 24 October 2025.

Also: Airline Geeks, thebulkheadseat.com and travelandtourworld.com
2025-09-04T07:09:03.320016-07:00
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Wall Street Journal • Micah Maidenberg

JetBlue to Use Amazon Kuiper Satellite Internet on 25% of Fleet; Passenger Access Expected from 2027

By Wall Street Journal: JetBlue plans to use Kuiper satellite internet on 25% of its fleet, with some passengers gaining access to the service in 2027.

Also: Aircraft Interiors International, One Mile at a Time, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, PaxEx.Aero, Aviation Business News, View from the Wing, GeekWire, The Verge, CNBC and 8 more
2025-09-04T05:05:11.848215-07:00
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Yahoo Finance • Reuters |

United adds 15 winter routes to capture Spirit Airlines traffic after Spirit files for bankruptcy

By Yahoo Finance: Spirit Airlines, which filed for its second bankruptcy protection last week, has been shrinking its operations and retreating from a number of markets, which has opened up an opportunity for rivals.

Also: The Points Guy
2025-09-04T05:53:23.098091-07:00