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Bluebox unpacks Blueview into Blueview Cloud to deliver connected-jet digital services via IFC

Bluebox is shifting its Blueview software suite to a cloud offering—Blueview Cloud—aimed at improving ROI for connected aircraft. The platform routes an airline’s branded portal and digital services through IFC, positioning in-flight connectivity as a channel for customer-facing applications.

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United Airlines seeks coverage in federal court after the July 2024 CrowdStrike outage; expected $5M insurer payout rejected as

United Airlines is in a federal insurance dispute over business-interruption losses tied to the July 2024 CrowdStrike outage. After the incident led to 1,600 cancellations, thousands of delays, and about 200,000 stranded passengers, United alleges Homesite should pay; the insurer is seeking a court ruling that it owes nothing. Total losses are cited at nearly $114 million.

DefenseNews.com

Trump’s Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 ‘Air Force One’ pulled for $400M-plus security, communications and avionics upgrades; Boeing

President Trump says the Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 used as Air Force One will be temporarily removed from service while it undergoes “maxed out” upgrades focused on security and communications. The move follows reported concerns about security features, with Trump also flagging a spending envelope of roughly $400M. Separately, Boeing says two next-generation presidential jets remain targeted for delivery in 2028, but that additional spending will likely be required.

FlightGlobal

Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing

At Farnborough, Australian avionics firm Advanced Navigation is showcasing a small-form-factor inertial navigation system designed for UAV and military platforms operating in heavy electronic warfare environments. The solution targets disruption from GPS jamming and spoofing, helping maintain navigation integrity when satellite signals are unreliable.

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Israir says pushback-tug damage at London Luton was likely deliberate after third A320 incident in under a year

Israir’s Flight 116 was cancelled after a pushback tug struck the airline’s aircraft during towing operations at London Luton Airport, triggering a technical inspection. The carrier says the damage is the third similar incident in less than a year and is pressing for an investigation as British and Israeli security officials examine possible intent.

Bloomberg

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Trump: Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8i (VC-25B) Air Force One to undergo additional “maxed out” defensive/security upgrades

President Donald Trump said the Qatar-donated Boeing 747-800/747-8i that serves as the new Air Force One will be taken offline for further upgrades after lawmakers and security questions over the aircraft’s defenses. Modifications follow concerns that L3Harris-rapidly updated systems did not meet typical presidential transport security standards.

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American Airlines delays at Dallas-Fort Worth after DFW managers block 1,128 days of flight-attendant work

Managers at American Airlines’ Dallas-Fort Worth hub blocked 1,128 days of flight-attendant work in a single month, grounding crews while the airline investigated anonymous complaints, first-time lateness, and stolen crew devices. The disruption contributed to flight delays at DFW as investigations progressed.

Via Satellite

Viasat-BMW demo shows first satellite voice call fully integrated into vehicle infotainment

Viasat says it has demonstrated a satellite-enabled voice call capability integrated into a BMW Group vehicle platform, with the feature fully integrated into the infotainment system. The demonstration was shown during 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Meeting Week in Munich, using the BMW iX3 platform as the commercial vehicle basis.