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United Begins Starlink Installation Across Regional Fleet

United Airlines has commenced the installation of SpaceX's Starlink on its regional fleet, planning to equip 40+ aircraft monthly starting in May and complete the full fleet by the end of 2025. The new system promises faster installation times and enhanced in-flight connectivity for passengers.

2025-03-07T05:56:41.593700-08:00

New York Times

SpaceX Starship Test Ends in Explosion, FAA Grounds Florida Flights

2025-03-06T14:10:02.182725-08:00

Reuters

Lufthansa Group Achieves Record Revenue in 2024 Despite Delivery Delays

2025-03-05T23:31:08.461878-08:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus Delivers 40 Jets in February, Orders 14 A321neo

2025-03-06T23:46:44.702331-08:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Ryanair Seat Selection Policy Causes Passenger Frustration Despite paying extra for seat selection, Ryanair passengers face potential last-minute seat reassignments, causing dissatisfaction. The policy allows for changes even after selections are made, leading to unexpected disruptions and negative feedback from travelers.

2025-03-08T07:13:55.596017-08:00

Ryanair Seat Selection Policy Causes Passenger Frustration

Reuters

Boeing Faces Shareholder Class Action Over 737 MAX 9 Safety Concerns A federal judge has certified a class action against Boeing, allowing a group of investors to sue the company for allegedly overstating its safety commitments. This follows the January 2024 incident involving a mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

2025-03-07T16:38:49.116447-08:00

Boeing Faces Shareholder Class Action Over 737 MAX 9 Safety Concerns

Reuters

FAA Enhances Scrutiny on GA After Near-Miss Incident Following a serious near-miss incident involving Southwest Airlines and a business jet on Feb. 25, the FAA announced enhanced safety measures targeting general aviation and business jets to mitigate future risks.

2025-03-07T14:51:03.478640-08:00

FAA Enhances Scrutiny on GA After Near-Miss Incident

Breitflyte

Emirates Expands Premium 777 Routes to Seoul and London Stansted Emirates will begin deploying its refurbished Boeing 777s, featuring premium economy and upgraded cabins, to Seoul starting April 14, 2025, and to London Stansted from May 7, 2025. These enhancements aim to elevate the passenger experience with superior comfort and luxury.

2025-03-07T10:06:54.766214-08:00

Emirates Expands Premium 777 Routes to Seoul and London Stansted

Airline Economics

Condor Resumes Twice Daily Intra-Germany Flights Condor has restarted domestic operations within Germany, marking the first time in several years. These flights, operated twice daily, signal the leisure airline's renewed focus on the German market.

2025-03-07T07:51:22.996029-08:00

Condor Resumes Twice Daily Intra-Germany Flights

Associated Press

Ex-AA Flight Attendant Guilty of Filming Minors in Lavatories Former American Airlines flight attendant Estes Carter Thompson III has pleaded guilty to filming a 14-year-old girl and four other minors in airplane lavatories. Scheduled for sentencing on June 17, he also admitted to possessing child sexual abuse materials, including AI-generated images.

2025-03-07T07:00:30.566883-08:00

Ex-AA Flight Attendant Guilty of Filming Minors in Lavatories

FreightWaves

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CMA CGM Commits $20bn to U.S. Logistics and Air Cargo Expansion CMA CGM is investing $20 billion to enhance its U.S. maritime economy, logistics, and air cargo operations. This significant investment will establish a new Chicago air hub with five Boeing 777 freighters and boost the company’s logistics capabilities nationwide, including collaboration on robotics and automation in Boston.

2025-03-07T06:58:02.621982-08:00

CMA CGM Commits $20bn to U.S. Logistics and Air Cargo Expansion

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United Begins Starlink Installation Across Regional Fleet United Airlines has commenced the installation of SpaceX's Starlink on its regional fleet, planning to equip 40+ aircraft monthly starting in May and complete the full fleet by the end of 2025. The new system promises faster installation times and enhanced in-flight connectivity for passengers.

2025-03-07T05:56:41.593700-08:00

United Begins Starlink Installation Across Regional Fleet