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

American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

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

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Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

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

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Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers

2026-05-26T10:21:33.738307-07:00

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FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550

2026-05-26T10:04:17.780097-07:00

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Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers Starcloud has ordered optical terminals from SpaceX to route data for its planned orbital data center network using Starlink as a global data-relay layer. The move deepens Starcloud’s dependence on SpaceX for the communications backbone needed to scale future full-size spacecraft and on-orbit compute.

2026-05-26T10:21:33.738307-07:00

Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers

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FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550 Gogo has received an FAA supplemental type certificate for installation of its Gogo LX5 multi-orbit communications system on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550 business jets. The certification supports LX5 retrofits across the manufacturer’s cabin-line variants, expanding certified in-flight connectivity availability for operators and completion centers.

2026-05-26T10:04:17.780097-07:00

FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550

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American Airlines to equip 500+ narrowbodies with SpaceX Starlink inflight Wi‑Fi starting Q1 2027 American Airlines says it will install Starlink inflight internet across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in the first quarter of 2027. The rollout targets domestic and short-haul international routes, as American positions ultra-fast, free onboard Wi‑Fi as a passenger-experience differentiator.

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

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

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EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op The European Commission is set to allocate two-thirds of upcoming mobile satellite spectrum to European companies, with the remaining capacity reserved for non-EU rivals such as Starlink and Amazon’s LEO business, according to sources. The approach is expected to shape near-term market entry and competitive dynamics for satellite-to-mobile services.

2026-05-26T07:23:07.354525-07:00

EU Commission poised to reserve two-thirds of future mobile satellite spectrum for EU firms, leaving one-third open to non-EU op

Breaking Defense

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires As counterspace threats and electronic warfare erode GPS utility, Exail highlights its Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) inertial navigation as a stable “source of truth” for land maneuver and precision fires in GNSS-denied environments. The pitch links high-end stability to autonomous operation under jamming/spoofing pressure.

2026-05-26T07:22:17.661706-07:00

Exail’s fiber optic gyro inertial navigation positions GNSS-denied land forces for precision fires

Payload

Satellogic lands $18M+ defense persistent-monitoring contract after shifting to continuous surveillance capabilities Satellogic has secured an $18 million-plus defense-monitoring contract, marking the company’s first large agreement since its strategic shift toward persistent-monitoring capabilities. The award signals strengthening demand for continuously available defense-ready space monitoring rather than episodic collection.

2026-05-26T06:17:56.443303-07:00

Satellogic lands $18M+ defense persistent-monitoring contract after shifting to continuous surveillance capabilities

Reuters

Pentagon presses SpaceX on Starlink/Starshield pricing for Iran-linked kamikaze drone use As U.S. kamikaze drones show “visible gains” using Elon Musk’s Starlink connectivity, senior SpaceX officials argue the Pentagon should pay more for access amid new pricing. Reuters reports the dispute is also prompting the Pentagon to consider alternatives to the Starlink network.

2026-05-26T03:30:10.977923-07:00

Pentagon presses SpaceX on Starlink/Starshield pricing for Iran-linked kamikaze drone use

Satellite Evolution

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE Eutelsat and Anuvu have agreed a new multi-year contract for capacity on EUTELSAT 10B, covering both high-speed inflight connectivity and inflight entertainment services. The deal supports Anuvu’s technology delivery for airlines and VIP/VVIP aircraft, alongside broader mobility market use cases.

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

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

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

Eutelsat and Anuvu sign new multi-year GEO capacity deal for EUTELSAT 10B inflight connectivity and IFE

Starcloud orders SpaceX Starlink optical terminals to power orbital data centers

FAA STC clears Gogo LX5 multi-orbit satcom installs on Gulfstream GIV/G450/GV/G550

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