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Inflight connectivity drives multi‑orbit satellite network development

Inflight connectivity has evolved from a passenger amenity into a core airline product over the past 20 years. Rising bandwidth and reliability demands are pushing IFC developers to design multi‑orbit satellite networks, reshaping supplier strategies, retrofit planning and airborne communications architectures.

2026-03-25T21:09:41.221814-07:00

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ANA converts three of 11 Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9, pushes remaining deliveries to FY2027

2026-03-25T20:39:52.265939-07:00

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Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

2026-03-25T16:30:04.609740-07:00

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Ireland to expand PNR checks on intra‑EU flights as US watches Dublin airport cap plans

2026-03-25T14:18:59.687125-07:00

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Inflight connectivity drives multi‑orbit satellite network development Inflight connectivity has evolved from a passenger amenity into a core airline product over the past 20 years. Rising bandwidth and reliability demands are pushing IFC developers to design multi‑orbit satellite networks, reshaping supplier strategies, retrofit planning and airborne communications architectures.

2026-03-25T21:09:41.221814-07:00

Inflight connectivity drives multi‑orbit satellite network development

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ANA converts three of 11 Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9, pushes remaining deliveries to FY2027 All Nippon Airways has converted three of its eleven Boeing 787-10 orders into 787-9s and pushed the remaining deliveries to fiscal 2027. Seven of the original 11 were delivered between 2023–2025; ANA says the change supports expanded international operations and reduces its USD investment.

2026-03-25T20:39:52.265939-07:00

ANA converts three of 11 Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9, pushes remaining deliveries to FY2027

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Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space Anuvu has started a substantial performance upgrade of inflight connectivity on more than 100 Turkish Airlines narrowbody aircraft, deploying its Dedicated Space service to boost onboard broadband capacity and reliability across the carrier’s single-aisle fleet. The programme targets a material uplift in passenger Wi‑Fi performance.

2026-03-25T16:30:04.609740-07:00

Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

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GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity GOL will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and an A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity. The wet‑leases, scheduled in the second half of 2026, provide immediate widebody lift to support the carrier's international growth plans and network expansion.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

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GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains GOL has opened selection for captains for its incoming Airbus A330-900 (A330neo), seeking pilots with A330 experience. Applications are open through 31 May 2026. The recruitment supports GOL’s push to operate international twin‑aisle routes with the A330neo.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains

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Ireland to expand PNR checks on intra‑EU flights as US watches Dublin airport cap plans Ireland will extend use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to intra‑EU services to strengthen aviation security, even as proposals to lift the long‑running passenger cap at Dublin Airport prompt close scrutiny from the US administration and U.S. carriers over transatlantic capacity and competition.

2026-03-25T14:18:59.687125-07:00

Ireland to expand PNR checks on intra‑EU flights as US watches Dublin airport cap plans

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JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners JetBlue has hired advisers to evaluate strategic options including a possible sale or merger, with United, Alaska and Southwest identified as frontrunners. Reports say management is weighing combinations while factoring strong antitrust scrutiny from U.S. regulators that has blocked prior carrier consolidation.

2026-03-25T11:07:20.508922-07:00

JetBlue explores sale or merger; United, Alaska and Southwest viewed as frontrunners

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ZIPAIR selects Axinom Stream to power next‑generation in‑flight entertainment and onboard streaming ZIPAIR has selected Axinom Stream to power its next‑generation in‑flight entertainment and onboard streaming platform. The deployment underpins the carrier’s move to a software‑centric IFE model, enabling centralized content management and streaming to passenger devices and improved passenger engagement.

2026-03-25T10:40:06.642882-07:00

ZIPAIR selects Axinom Stream to power next‑generation in‑flight entertainment and onboard streaming

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Inflight connectivity drives multi‑orbit satellite network development

ANA converts three of 11 Boeing 787-10 orders to 787-9, pushes remaining deliveries to FY2027

Turkish Airlines to upgrade inflight connectivity on 100+ narrowbodies with Anuvu Dedicated Space

Ireland to expand PNR checks on intra‑EU flights as US watches Dublin airport cap plans

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