Saudia is the first airline to install Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight engagement solution on the Airbus A321XLR, introducing immersive entertainment, personalised digital experiences and enhanced passenger connectivity.


Saudia is the first airline to install Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova inflight engagement solution on the Airbus A321XLR, introducing immersive entertainment, personalised digital experiences and enhanced passenger connectivity.

Virgin Atlantic demonstrated the power of its new Starlink WiFi service with a live Sugababes performance streamed from 35,000ft, highlighting the future potential of high-speed onboard connectivity.

American Airlines will equip more than 500 narrowbody aircraft with Starlink from 2027, bringing high‑speed, low‑latency inflight connectivity that supports streaming, gaming and real‑time collaboration.

Jetstar has selected Viasat AMARA for its upgraded 787 fleet, bringing fast, reliable multi‑orbit‑ready inflight connectivity to 11 aircraft as part of its cabin modernisation programme for long‑haul routes.

Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink’s LEO satellite WiFi from early 2027, delivering multi‑gigabit inflight connectivity and elevating the digital passenger experience across its A350 and A380 long‑haul fleet.

Emirates is equipping its A380 fleet with Starlink WiFi, delivering ultra-fast, seamless connectivity across all cabins and enabling streaming, gaming, and work onboard, complementing ongoing cabin upgrades and enhanced CX.
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Virgin Atlantic begins rolling out Starlink WiFi, offering free high-speed connectivity on A350s from May, enabling passengers to stream, work, and stay connected, with full fleet coverage expected by 2027.

airBaltic is the first Starlink-connected airline to bring a global inflight shopping mall onboard. AirMall offers 20,000+ brands, personalised picks, loyalty rewards, and delivery – all through the Skynet WiFi portal.

Wizz Air, Immfly and gateretail have unveiled a unified digital cabin ecosystem, combining onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data. The integration enhances service efficiency and personalisation.

Turkish Airlines is partnering with Anuvu to boost inflight connectivity, using its AI-powered Dedicated Space technology. The upgrade promises a nine-fold increase in throughput, faster upload speeds, and lower latency.

Wizz Air, Immfly and gateretail have unveiled a unified digital cabin ecosystem, combining onboard retail, passenger connectivity, and operational data. The integration enhances service efficiency and personalisation.

Turkish Airlines is partnering with Anuvu to boost inflight connectivity, using its AI-powered Dedicated Space technology. The upgrade promises a nine-fold increase in throughput, faster upload speeds, and lower latency.

SAS is rolling out Starlink-powered high-speed WiFi across its fleet, offering EuroBonus members free, gate-to-gate connectivity and marking a major step forward in the airline’s digital inflight experience.

British Airways has launched its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, offering free high-speed WiFi for streaming and work, as part of a wider £7 billion investment to transform connectivity and the overall customer experience.

airBaltic has launched Skynet, a Starlink-powered digital platform that brings real-time flight information, onboard services, shopping and personalised offers to passengers’ devices, enhancing the inflight experience.

In this deep-dive focus, we explore how 4 airlines – Air France, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic – are focusing on taking personalisation to the next level in a way that is intuitive, contextual and seamless.

LOT Polish Airlines has begun rolling out inflight connectivity across its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet in partnership with Viasat, enabling travellers to stay connected, work and stream throughout long-haul journeys.

ZIPAIR has become Asia’s first airline to operate commercial flights with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering passengers free high-speed inflight connectivity while enabling onboard service systems and digital operations.
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