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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA Approves United Airlines' Starlink-Equipped Embraer 175 for May 2025 Launch

United Airlines achieves FAA certification for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, the Embraer 175, with commercial services set to commence in May 2025. This development comes eight months after United's agreement with SpaceX, underscoring accelerated adoption of satellite connectivity in aviation.

2025-03-31T06:26:30.667580-07:00

Aviation Week

Resurgence in First-Class Cabins Amidst Strong Post-Pandemic Travel Recovery

2025-03-30T17:30:16.786196-07:00

Runway Girl

Delta Sync Seatback Enhances Passenger Experience with Personalized IFE

2025-03-30T09:30:13.900314-07:00

Cranky Flier

Southwest Ends Free Checked Bags Policy Amid Business Overhaul

2025-03-11T04:04:29.488058-07:00

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AeroTime

Rosen Aviation introduces operator-developed CMS: Celestia

2025-04-02T00:59:32.544540-07:00

Rosen Aviation introduces oper

Aviation Week

Panasonic Avionics Names Andy Lowi as EMEA Sales Director Panasonic Avionics has appointed Andy Lowi as Sales Director for EMEA, based in the UK. Lowi's leadership is set to enhance the company's presence and sales strategies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, an important region for expanding in-flight entertainment and connectivity services.

2025-04-01T17:28:22.848868-07:00

Panasonic Avionics Names Andy Lowi as EMEA Sales Director

Aviation Week

EXPLISEAT Unveils TiSeat 2X, Chosen for Air France E190s EXPLISEAT has introduced the TiSeat 2X, a lightweight aircraft seat constructed with titanium and carbon fiber, which has been selected by Air France for its E190 fleet. The seat boasts a unique frame with fewer than 50 components, promising a tenfold reduction in direct maintenance costs.

2025-04-01T17:28:22.464272-07:00

EXPLISEAT Unveils TiSeat 2X, Chosen for Air France E190s

The Telegraph

The Decline of Air Travel Standards in America. As the last US carrier to offer free checked luggage introduces charges, we consider what happened to the country that gave the world Pan Am

2025-04-01T14:25:49.538860-07:00

The Decline of Air Travel Standa

GlobalAir.com

Gogo gains Gulfstream GV, G550 STC approval for Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

2025-04-01T12:56:09.378080-07:00

Gogo gains Gulfstream GV, G550 S

Royal Aeronautical Society

Would you pay more to decarbonise your flight? A clear picture has emerged of the combination of innovations that will be required to increase sustainable aviation fuel production, develop new aircraft technologies and implement operational improvements to cut emissions

2025-03-31T23:03:03.070655-07:00

Would you pay more to decarbonis

Aviation Week

Intelsat's Multi-Orbit Connectivity Enhances Inflight Passenger Experience Intelsat's new inflight connectivity system is now operational across several airlines, leveraging a multi-orbit approach to improve passenger experience. By utilizing multiple satellite orbits, Intelsat aims to offer more stable and higher-speed internet connections during flights.

2025-03-31T10:59:55.680271-07:00

Intelsat's Multi-Orbit Connectivity Enhances Inflight Passenger Experience

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Heathrow Airport Faces Strike by Special Assistance Helpers Around 500 special assistance workers at Heathrow Airport are threatening to strike during the Easter holidays, potentially impacting disabled and vulnerable passengers. The workers are demanding significant pay increases, which could lead to service disruptions if not addressed promptly.

2025-03-31T06:58:06.060473-07:00

Heathrow Airport Faces Strike by Special Assistance Helpers

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