Satellite   PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Norwegian rejects Starlink for inflight connectivity, the second European LCC/ULCC to dismiss a LEO supplier

Norwegian will pass on SpaceX's Starlink for its inflight internet program, becoming the second European low-cost/ultra-low-cost carrier in recent weeks to dismiss a LEO satellite supplier. The carrier cited an unusual rationale for the choice, underscoring divergent airline responses to LEO-based IFC options.

2026-02-17T19:06:01.967195-08:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Horizon Air asks FAA for 12-month extension to meet secondary cockpit barrier rule for Embraer 175s

By FlightGlobal: Alaska Air Group's Horizon Air has requested a 12-month extension to comply with FAA secondary cockpit barrier requirements, citing cabin configuration complications on its Embraer 175 regional jets that prevent installation of the certified security device.

2026-02-17T17:24:41.580500-08:00
MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposes mandatory inspections of Boeing 767-300F cargo-track fittings after unapproved materials found

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory inspections of cargo track fittings on Boeing 767-300 Freighters after discovering some components were manufactured using unapproved materials, potentially compromising aircraft structural integrity and controllability.

2026-02-17T14:55:17.194180-08:00