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Icelandair investigates pilot after unauthorized low-altitude 757 pass over Vestmannaeyjar on final flight

Icelandair is investigating a pilot after a Boeing 757-200 (TF-ISR) operated flight FI521 from Frankfurt performed an unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar during approach to Keflavík on April 11. The captain—reported to have been on his final trip before retirement—deviated from expected routing/altitude, prompting local alarms and a police report.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

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Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout to May 2026, starting with VS153 London–JFK

2026-04-12T06:01:17.170001-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Volotea seeks extra fuel payment from already-ticketed passengers as oil prices surge

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

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Fast in-flight Wi-Fi and media-shift could make BYOL the next IFE model

2026-04-12T06:01:20.303208-07:00

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Icelandair investigates pilot after unauthorized low-altitude 757 pass over Vestmannaeyjar on final flight Icelandair is investigating a pilot after a Boeing 757-200 (TF-ISR) operated flight FI521 from Frankfurt performed an unauthorized low-altitude flyover of Vestmannaeyjar during approach to Keflavík on April 11. The captain—reported to have been on his final trip before retirement—deviated from expected routing/altitude, prompting local alarms and a police report.

2026-04-12T09:53:50.064552-07:00

Icelandair investigates pilot after unauthorized low-altitude 757 pass over Vestmannaeyjar on final flight

Runway Girl

Fast in-flight Wi-Fi and media-shift could make BYOL the next IFE model Stakeholders are weighing whether faster onboard Wi-Fi and changing passenger media habits will drive a bring-your-own-device (BYOL) approach for in-flight entertainment (IFE). The discussion frames BYOL as a potential evolution in how airlines deliver content—potentially reducing reliance on traditional, aircraft-provided screens.

2026-04-12T06:01:20.303208-07:00

Fast in-flight Wi-Fi and media-shift could make BYOL the next IFE model

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Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout to May 2026, starting with VS153 London–JFK Virgin Atlantic says it will launch its free, high-speed Starlink inflight internet service next month, bringing the first Starlink retrofit forward to early May. The airline plans to fit its first Airbus A350 with Starlink in May 2026 and debut on VS153 between London and New York JFK.

2026-04-12T06:01:17.170001-07:00

Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout to May 2026, starting with VS153 London–JFK

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Volotea seeks extra fuel payment from already-ticketed passengers as oil prices surge Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea is reportedly adding a fuel surcharge after passengers have booked and paid, charging up to €9 per flight. The carrier has also indicated it could deny boarding for customers who don’t pay the additional amount, citing higher jet-fuel costs.

2026-04-12T03:12:35.454462-07:00

Volotea seeks extra fuel payment from already-ticketed passengers as oil prices surge

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Cathay Pacific trims schedules ~2% through late June as Strait of Hormuz shipping shock drives oil spikes Cathay Pacific says it will cut flight schedules until the end of June amid surging oil prices linked to the strangulation of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. For now, it expects only modest reductions of around 2% versus plans, while European airports warn of potential fuel shortages.

2026-04-11T10:55:49.475510-07:00

Cathay Pacific trims schedules ~2% through late June as Strait of Hormuz shipping shock drives oil spikes

Runway Girl

RAVE Aerospace flags memory-chip shortages and tougher HIC certification testing for IFE growth RAVE Aerospace says its in-flight entertainment (IFE) demand remains strong but is constrained by memory chip shortages, a tightening regime for HIC certification testing, and airframers’ stricter seat/IFE pairing requirements. The company points to these choke points as immediate risks to commercial IFE delivery and installation workflows.

2026-04-11T06:17:24.571248-07:00

RAVE Aerospace flags memory-chip shortages and tougher HIC certification testing for IFE growth

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Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch Alaska Airlines has begun operating empty Boeing 787 validation flights to Europe as it finalizes preparations for inaugural Seattle–Rome service. The non‑revenue proving runs are being used to validate aircraft systems, crew procedures and route operations ahead of commercial launch.

2026-04-09T11:19:42.081189-07:00

Alaska begins 787 proving flights to Europe ahead of Seattle–Rome launch

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Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg Viasat has outlined a multi‑orbit inflight connectivity roadmap anchored by the upcoming Amara launch, and will present its strategy at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 in Hamburg, April 14–16 — the show’s 25th anniversary as the global aircraft cabin marketplace to airline and OEM customers.

2026-04-09T10:51:57.775856-07:00

Viasat outlines multi‑orbit IFEC roadmap with Amara launch as AIX 2026 convenes in Hamburg

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Icelandair investigates pilot after unauthorized low-altitude 757 pass over Vestmannaeyjar on final flight

Virgin Atlantic fast-tracks Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi rollout to May 2026, starting with VS153 London–JFK

Volotea seeks extra fuel payment from already-ticketed passengers as oil prices surge

Fast in-flight Wi-Fi and media-shift could make BYOL the next IFE model

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