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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.
Southwest Airlines is upgrading its inflight connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink, offering next-gen WiFi for seamless streaming, gaming, and work. The technology will be available on more than 300 aircraft in 2026.
United Airlines has now equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 aircraft – with Starlink connectivity. Additionally, the airline plans for more than 500 mainline aircraft to be equipped by the end of 2026.
Gulf Air has announced the roll-out of Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity across its entire fleet starting in mid-2026, offering complimentary WiFi to passengers – from boarding through to arrival.
Riyadh Air has announced a strategic partnership with Neo Space Group (NSG) to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves – the Group’s advanced inflight connectivity solution – enabling free, high-speed WiFi.
KLM is now offering free inflight WiFi to passengers travelling within Europe, marking an important step in enhancing the customer experience as it aims to make travel “more personal and comfortable”.
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
Find out more >>Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us in Dublin for APEX FTE EMEA, APEX FTE Ancillary & Retailing – co-located to deliver the region’s most comprehensive gathering of air transport leaders.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us for APEX FTE Expo Asia, 18-19 November 2026 – uniting the world in Singapore for the largest end-to-end passenger experience and innovation expo.
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Lufthansa Group is to equip around 850 aircraft with high-speed Starlink connectivity, beginning as early as the second half of 2026. The satellite-based system enables streaming, cloud-based work, and high-speed applications.
Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, is introducing Starlink high-speed inflight WiFi to its entire fleet. The initiative aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience.
Emirates’ retrofit programme has entered its next phase. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a host of new onboard products, alongside a next-generation, fully immersive inflight entertainment system.
APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025 included a key session on ‘Taking Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity to New Heights – Opportunities and Challenges’, featuring Fiji Airways, Qantas, SES, Safran, Spafax, and dgtlsky.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
A gathering of air transport’s digital and innovation leaders, creative designers and progressive minds who will inspire one another and reimagine travel together.
9 to 11 June 2026, Dublin, Ireland
Empowering the airline sector to profit from collaborative digital retailing opportunities at every step of the journey
08 - 10 Sep 2026, Dallas, Texas
Where the world's most progressive travel facilitators define tomorrow’s end-to-end passenger experience
18-19 November 2026, Singapore
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Emirates’ retrofit programme has entered its next phase. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a host of new onboard products, alongside a next-generation, fully immersive inflight entertainment system.
APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025 included a key session on ‘Taking Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity to New Heights – Opportunities and Challenges’, featuring Fiji Airways, Qantas, SES, Safran, Spafax, and dgtlsky.
Emirates will deploy Starlink connectivity across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The service will be free for all customers, across all cabins.
Etihad Airways will deploy Viasat’s next-generation connectivity solution, Viasat Amara, across the majority of its fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver a world-class guest experience.
International Airlines Group has announced a partnership to implement Starlink-enabled high-speed connectivity on Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling aircraft, with the first aircraft to go live in early 2026.
Thai Airways is to line-fit Neo Space Group’s (NSG) advanced inflight connectivity solution – NSG Skywaves – on all of its new fleet of 787s to support high-speed passenger WiFi and enhance operational efficiency.
In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo, Ben Asmar, Vice President, Products and Strategy, shares how Safran Passenger Innovations enables passengers to remain connected and engaged inflight.
In this interview, ahead of APEX FTE Asia Expo 2025, Enrique Villasenor, Vice President, Direct Aero Sales, Rest of World, shares how SES is the only multi-orbit connectivity provider that gives airlines complete choice and flexibility.
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