Satellite   PaxEx   airBaltic   Airlines  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Wizz Air becomes Europe’s first ultra-low-cost airline to commit to Starlink fleetwide inflight Wi‑Fi, rollout set for 2027

Wizz Air says it will be the first European ultra-low-cost carrier to sign up for satellite-based in-flight connectivity via Elon Musk’s Starlink, with a fleetwide rollout starting in 2027. The airline frames the move as an upgrade for “millions of passengers,” targeting system-wide service rather than limited trials.

Also: Aeronews
2026-06-08T02:26:25.940360-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus introduces uncrewed version of the H145, the U145

By Airbus: Airbus Helicopters has introduced an uncrewed version of its proven H145, the U145, during ILA Berlin, where a full-scale mock-up has been displayed.

Also: Air Data News and 3 more
2026-06-08T01:13:18.943116-07:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Northwest Russian carrier to be first operator of newly-certified Il-114-300

By FlightGlobal: Delivery of three aircraft to Arkhangelsk-based air services company set to start before year-end. Russian regional carrier Arctic Airlines is set to become the first operator of the Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop, following a lease agreement for three of the type.

2026-06-08T01:58:59.609169-07:00
BizAv   Supply Chain   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters • Alessandro Parodi, Joanna Plucinska, Tassilo Hummel

Private jet market defies Iran war gloom as rich flock to Monaco GP, Cannes

By Reuters: As soaring jet fuel prices triggered by the Iran war send ripples across ​the global travel market, a wealthy elite of CEOs, celebrities and sports stars is flying by private jet in greater numbers than ever ‌before, to glitzy events from the Monaco Grand Prix to the Cannes film festival.

2026-06-08T00:18:55.745081-07:00