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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

American Airlines says it will install SpaceX Starlink high-speed inflight Wi‑Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027 for domestic and short-haul international routes. The airline frames it as a passenger-experience upgrade, with Starlink availability limited to fewer than one-third of its aircraft in the initial rollout.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

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Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

2026-05-26T14:53:07.352772-07:00

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Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

2026-05-26T09:49:01.469367-07:00

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Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity and entertainment

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

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Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will withdraw from Melbourne Airport–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes effective June 20, 2026. The carrier cited a “challenging operating environment” and soaring fuel prices, signaling further network contraction pressure as jet-fuel economics worsen.

2026-05-26T14:53:07.352772-07:00

Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

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Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity Viasat says its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) cockpit communications service is now installed on 1,000 aircraft globally. The milestone reflects accelerating carrier adoption of aero satcom as operational and air-traffic communications requirements shift toward more robust, purpose-built inflight connectivity solutions.

2026-05-26T09:49:01.469367-07:00

Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027 American Airlines says it will install SpaceX Starlink high-speed inflight Wi‑Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027 for domestic and short-haul international routes. The airline frames it as a passenger-experience upgrade, with Starlink availability limited to fewer than one-third of its aircraft in the initial rollout.

2026-05-26T08:22:45.106298-07:00

American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

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Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel Air India has extended its Maharaja Club loyalty program to flights operated by Air India Express. The move integrates the low-cost subsidiary’s earning and redemption under the group’s primary frequent-flyer brand, tightening customer lock-in across the Air India network.

2026-05-26T04:26:16.230026-07:00

Air India extends Maharaja Club to Air India Express flights, pulling the low-cost unit deeper into the group’s loyalty flywheel

Satellite Evolution

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity and entertainment Eutelsat and Anuvu have agreed a new multi-year contract under which Anuvu will leverage Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B geostationary satellite to support airline and VIP/VVIP in-flight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC).

2026-05-26T03:01:58.037140-07:00

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity and entertainment

Wall Street Journal

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations Delta’s flight cancellations have mounted, prompting the carrier to step up staffing to improve schedule reliability. The move underscores how personnel and operational execution are now central to Delta’s ability to protect performance for passengers and manage hub complexity.

2026-05-26T02:45:48.449488-07:00

Delta ramps staffing to stabilize a rising wave of flight cancellations

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AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into easyJet over alleged deceptive baggage-fee practices. Regulators say the carrier’s online and app pricing for checked luggage may mislead customers during the add-on purchase process.

2026-05-26T01:02:18.487723-07:00

AGCM opens antitrust probe into easyJet’s alleged misleading checked-baggage pricing

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Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route Jeju Air resumed its Seoul Incheon–Jeju domestic service on May 12, 2026, after Jeju Province—an airline shareholder—asked South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to reinstate the historically unprofitable link. The return highlights the growing role of regional stakeholders in route decisions.

2026-05-25T20:16:46.478339-07:00

Jeju Air restarts Seoul Incheon–Jeju after Jeju Province pushes MLT reinstate unprofitable domestic route

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027

Rex to exit Melbourne–Devonport and King Island–Burnie routes from June 20, 2026, blaming fuel-price shock

Viasat’s SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft as airlines modernize cockpit connectivity

Anuvu and Eutelsat sign multi-year Ku-band capacity deal on EUTELSAT 10B for in-flight connectivity and entertainment

News Timeline