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Virgin Atlantic Enlists Stellar Entertainment to Enhance In-Flight Audio
January 7, 2026  | Written by Stephanie Taylor
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Virgin Atlantic has entered a new in-flight audio content partnership with Stellar Entertainment.  The partnership will see Stellar Entertainment provide Virgin Atlantic with two boarding playlists across its fleet, one each for daytime and night flights, as well as curated album collections and playlists for passengers to listen to throughout their journey via the carrier’s […]

Emirates Launches Updated Wildlife-Inspired Amenity Kits
January 6, 2026  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Emirates has launched a new collection of amenity kits designed to raise awareness of endangered wildlife while enhancing the onboard experience. Created in partnership with United for Wildlife, the kits are a refreshed version of those introduced in 2023 and feature hand-drawn designs and storytelling that highlights some of the most endangered animals on the […]

Uzbekistan Airways Enhances Onboard Experience With New Tableware, Amenity Kits
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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This week, Uzbekistan Airways has unveiled a series of onboard product upgrades spanning both business and economy class, reinforcing its focus on comfort, design, and passenger wellbeing. The airline has introduced a new economy-class tableware collection designed by Kaelis alongside updated business-class amenity kits. Together, the initiatives reflect a broader effort to elevate everyday touchpoints […]

Panasonic Avionics’ Astrova Reaches 100 Airline Programs Worldwide
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Panasonic Avionics has hit a major milestone with Astrova, its latest in-flight entertainment (IFE) platform, now selected by more than 100 airline programs worldwide. Reaching that level of adoption just three years after launch makes Astrova the fastest growing IFE system in the company’s history. The platform’s momentum highlights how airlines are rethinking the role […]

Apple Find My Integration has Transformed Baggage Recovery, SITA Reports
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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A year after Apple’s Find My technology, specifically its Share Item Location feature, was integrated with SITA’s WorldTracer baggage solution, data shows that permanently lost checked bags have dropped by 90 percent. The results highlight that linking consumer tracking technology with airline baggage systems can significantly improve recovery rates. As global travel continues to grow, […]

SES and Abra Group to Bring Multi-Orbit IFC to More Than 100 Aircraft
December 16, 2025  | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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SES and Abra Group have launched a new multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) service across the first aircraft in a planned fleet-wide rollout. The move reflects a significant investment in next-generation digital onboard infrastructure as Abra Group airlines look to deliver more consistent, high-performance connectivity across Airbus and Boeing fleets. With initial aircraft now operational, the […]

Immfly Brings Modern Payments to 30,000 Feet
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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In-flight payments have long lagged behind the rest of the travel experience, constrained by inconsistent connectivity, legacy systems, and fraud exposure. Leading onboard digital solutions provider, Immfly, is helping close that gap by modernizing how payments work in the cabin, making checkout faster and more secure while reducing friction for travelers. The result is an […]

Airbus Partners With Spacesail to Bring LEO Connectivity to HBCplus
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Airbus and Spacesail have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Spacesail’s advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity into Airbus’ High Bandwidth Connectivity Plus (HBCplus) in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. Announced at the 2025 Satellite Internet Industry Ecosystem Conference in Shanghai, the agreement gives airlines an additional global IFC option built on a future LEO mega-constellation and […]

SPI to Be Acquired by Kingswood Capital
 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky
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Last week, private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management (Kingswood) reached a definitive agreement to acquire Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI). The in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) division of Safran will now prepare for its next phase as a standalone company. The acquisition positions SPI for accelerated growth as demand for connected cabins and digital passenger experiences […]