Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 12:55 PM PDT
2025-10-21T12:55:07.546298-07:00 2025-10-21T12:55:07.546298-07:00 (2025-10-21T12:55:07.546298-07:00)
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
Satellite operators will soon join airlines in using Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi
By Ars Technica: “This starts to enable a whole new category of capabilities.”….
Via Satellite
• Rachel Jewett
U.S. DOT Awards Iridium Contract for Nationwide PNT Backup via T‑Mobile 5G to Mitigate GPS Disruption
By Via Satellite: The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Iridium a contract that will see partner T-Mobile Iridium PNT services across 5G network sites in the U.S.
Airline Geeks
• Ryan Ewing
United to Retire A319 and A320 as A321neo Fleet Expands
By Airline Geeks: The airline will phase out the aircraft as more A321neos come online.
Aviation Week
• Michael Bruno
Commercial Aviation Manufacturing Upcycle Confirmed — Orders and Production on the Rise
By Aviation Week: The long international nightmare is over: The commercial aviation manufacturing upcycle is finally, believably happening.
AINonline
• Curt Epstein
After Strong Summer, European Air Charter Operator Analyzes Destinations
By AINonline: Axis Aviation found Mediterranean favorites and long haul charters were in demand.
Aviation Week
• Ella Nethersole
Flydubai Expands Network With Seven New Interline Agreements
By Aviation Week: Flydubai announced seven new interline agreements on Oct. 21, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40.
Skift
• Gordon Smith
Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa CEOs Warn EU: Gulf Carriers and Weak Rules Threaten European Aviation Competitiveness
By Skift: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group’s CEOs unite to warn Europe that Gulf carriers and lax EU rules threaten aviation competitiveness.
