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Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity

Lufthansa Technik has launched a VIP interior and connectivity upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite, offering refreshed cabins and modern broadband systems for operators of the corporate Airbus variant. The program targets existing ACJ318 Elite airframes to improve onboard comfort and communications.

2025-12-29T06:33:34.571101-08:00

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Gogo launches next‑generation 5G air‑to‑ground network after 30+ flight‑test hours; first airline customer onboarded

2025-12-29T05:04:36.496452-08:00

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Crypto Payments Gain Traction in Business and Private Aviation

2025-12-29T06:13:35.195174-08:00

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Edése Doret wins ACJ320neo interior contract as three ACJ320neo join RoyalJet's Abu Dhabi charter fleet

2025-12-29T05:29:37.746286-08:00

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Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity Lufthansa Technik has launched a VIP interior and connectivity upgrade program for the ACJ318 Elite, offering refreshed cabins and modern broadband systems for operators of the corporate Airbus variant. The program targets existing ACJ318 Elite airframes to improve onboard comfort and communications.

2025-12-29T06:33:34.571101-08:00

Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity

AINonline

Crypto Payments Gain Traction in Business and Private Aviation Business and private aviation operators are increasingly accepting cryptocurrency payments, driven by faster settlement, greater cross-border flexibility, and client demand from high-net-worth customers. Charter operators and brokers report rising use for deposits and full payments, prompting changes to sales channels, compliance and payment-processing arrangements.

2025-12-29T06:13:35.195174-08:00

Crypto Payments Gain Traction in Business and Private Aviation

AINonline

Edése Doret wins ACJ320neo interior contract as three ACJ320neo join RoyalJet's Abu Dhabi charter fleet Edése Doret has won the interior completion contract to outfit three Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ320neo for RoyalJet, expanding the Abu Dhabi-based charter operator's fleet by three ACJ320neo. The contract covers VIP cabin fitment to prepare the narrowbodies for corporate and charter operations.

2025-12-29T05:29:37.746286-08:00

Edése Doret wins ACJ320neo interior contract as three ACJ320neo join RoyalJet's Abu Dhabi charter fleet

PaxEx.Aero

Gogo launches next‑generation 5G air‑to‑ground network after 30+ flight‑test hours; first airline customer onboarded Gogo completed more than 30 flight‑test hours to validate its next‑generation 5G air‑to‑ground broadband system, concluding formal flight testing and validation. The company says the network is now commercially available, onboarding its first airline customer and ready to serve paying passengers.

2025-12-29T05:04:36.496452-08:00

Gogo launches next‑generation 5G air‑to‑ground network after 30+ flight‑test hours; first airline customer onboarded

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Ryanair 737 MAX 8 Declares Emergency, Returns to Birmingham After Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers A Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 on the Birmingham–Tenerife service declared an emergency and turned back over Brittany on 28 December after severe turbulence injured multiple passengers. The jet landed back at Birmingham, where passengers received medical attention and authorities opened an investigation.

2025-12-28T14:47:32.397747-08:00

Ryanair 737 MAX 8 Declares Emergency, Returns to Birmingham After Severe Turbulence Injures Passengers

Skift

Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025 In 2025 airline loyalty programmes emerged as one of carriers’ most valuable assets as travel demand skewed toward wealthier travellers. Five defining trends show how programmes reshaped revenue strategy, customer segmentation and partnership choices across the industry.

2025-12-28T05:27:31.635930-08:00

Loyalty programmes emerged as carriers' most valuable asset in 2025

FlightGlobal

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EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades EVA Air's board on Dec. 26 approved buying four Boeing 787-9s worth up to US$1.94 billion (NT$65 billion) and authorized lease extensions and cabin upgrades for four Boeing 777-300ERs. The moves are designed to underpin the carrier's long‑term fleet growth and international network expansion.

2025-12-28T01:15:39.863215-08:00

EVA Air orders four Boeing 787-9s, extends 777-300ER leases and plans cabin upgrades

The Telegraph

Airlines enlist psychologists after evacuation videos show passengers delaying escape to grab bags Airlines are enlisting psychologists after emergency evacuation footage showed passengers pausing to retrieve carry‑on belongings — sometimes delaying escape and endangering others. Carriers are pursuing behavioral interventions, revised crew messaging and training to cut fatal delays in real emergencies.

2025-12-27T06:11:37.456988-08:00

Airlines enlist psychologists after evacuation videos show passengers delaying escape to grab bags

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Lufthansa Technik launches VIP upgrade programme for ACJ318 Elite with refreshed cabins and connectivity

Gogo launches next‑generation 5G air‑to‑ground network after 30+ flight‑test hours; first airline customer onboarded

Crypto Payments Gain Traction in Business and Private Aviation

Edése Doret wins ACJ320neo interior contract as three ACJ320neo join RoyalJet's Abu Dhabi charter fleet

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