Fairmont Vancouver Airport hotel proves perfect #AvGeek getaway runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/fair... A hotel review by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #nosetotail

Airbus’ frustration with Pratt & Whitney was palpable during its FY earnings presentation. The airframer blamed its reduced A320 production rate target on GTF delivery delays — and expressed frustration about the slow pace at which SAF is taking off. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/airb... #AvGeek

Vieques Air Link delivers short, sweet island hop from Isla Grande runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/vieq... A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

#PaxEx Press Release: ZIPAIR launches Starlink inflight Wi-Fi on 787 runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/zipa...

Some partnerships are so synergistic that they simply make perfect sense from the outset. Such is the case with Swedish firm Flightradar24, which has expanded its flight tracking capabilities with the addition of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/flig... #AvGeek #PaxEx

Iridium sees an opportunity to ‘disrupt the status quo’ in aviation now that its next-generation Certus satcom service is undergoing flight trials to support aircraft safety services and its joint venture partner Aireon is pursuing space-based VHF.

Amid a changing landscape colored by the entrance of LEO inflight connectivity, RAVE Aerospace — newly renamed following its acquisition by private equity firm Kingswood — has stopped internal development of any new proprietary IFC antenna technology. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/rave... #PaxEx

JSX launched ATR 42 service linking Scottsdale with Santa Monica earlier this year, and is now flying two -600 turboprops in its fleet. Will JSX's turboprop gamble pay off? runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/why-... #paxex #avgeek A #nosetotail trip report by @photojdl.bsky.social #paxex #avgeek

#PaxEx Press Release: Kobe’s journey from domestic gateway to global hub runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/sita...

What is British Airways’ value proposition on short-haul flights? That’s the question @airlineflyer.net found himself asking after flying BA from London Heathrow to Malaga, and on a return from Gibraltar. His full #nosetotail trip report: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/pond... #paxex #avgeek

Eutelsat reports ‘strong progress’ in IFC as OneWeb LEO revenues take off runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/eute...

Amazon has signaled its interest in allowing trusted government and third-party customers to use their own antenna hardware to integrate Amazon LEO into existing systems, in a move that would greatly enhance optionality, while hastening market entry. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/opti... #paxex

#PaxEx Press Release: Crystal Cabin Award reveals 24 finalists for 2026 edition runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/crys...

Viasat sees future opportunities to reengage with Starlink adopters runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/vias... #PaxEx

Reports quoting financial services firm William Blair suggest that Viasat’s inflight connectivity system will remain in play on linefitted aircraft at Southwest , even as it brings Starlink to aged jets. RGN has sought confirmation from Southwest. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/spac... #PaxEx

Southwest confirms that Viasat’s inflight connectivity hardware will remain in play on fitted aircraft. Its Starlink announcement does not impact its existing commitments to Viasat. #PaxEx

Appointed to diverse positions across Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal, women are playing a critical function in the airline’s rapid growth trajectory — and more widely, in the Kingdom’s dramatic transformation via Vision 2030. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/wome...

Passengers rejoice. Lufthansa has started selling all but three of the Allegris business class seats on board its new Boeing 787-9 twinjets, after clearing some key certification hurdles with the US Federal Aviation Administration. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/luft... #PaxEx

#PaxEx Press Release: Zebra designs Aspire Executive Lounge in Copenhagen runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/zebr...

This was so much fun, even if we didn’t get a true Iberia branded and configured ATR

Japan Airlines plans to bring Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity to both existing and new Boeing 787-9s, as part of a broader plan to refresh the twinjets’ interiors. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/japa... #PaxEx

#PaxEx Press Release: Air India unveils flagship Maharaja Lounge in New Delhi runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/air-...

Lufthansa Group’s decision to tap Starlink for its fleet after fitting EAN to narrowbodies and picking Panasonic multi-orbit for A330s underlines a relatively new paradigm: IFC contracts are getting shorter & those with heft to do so, can turn on a dime. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/luft... #PaxEx

Having completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations from aerospace giant Safran, Kingswood Capital has rebranded the business RAVE Aerospace and is positioning it for “accelerated growth” in IFEC — including to support the connected seatback. #PaxEx

Sometimes a flight crosses so many “firsts” off the list that booking it becomes mandatory. That was the case for @airlineflyer.net on a recent trip with Iberia from Malaga to Melilla on the North African coast. Full trip report: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/few-... #nosetotail #avgeek #paxex

#PaxEx Press Release: Panasonic to explore LEO IFC opportunities with Spacesail runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/pana...

I’m not loyal to American Airlines. I don’t think its product is top notch. Its service is meh. But AA142 is my favorite flight.

How Telesat plans to break from the pack with LEO-powered inflight connectivity runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/tele... #PaxEx

Changes in the net-zero policy landscape over the last year have created “headwinds” for hydrogen-electric propulsion developer ZeroAvia. But the firm is making “steady progress” toward certification, and developing its tech for smaller applications. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/zero... #GreenWing

#PaxEx Press Release: Singapore to become R&D centre for Thales FlytEDGE runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/02/pres...

Why American Flight AA142 might be my absolute favorite runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/why-... A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net #paxex #avgeek

Air India's first custom-built 787-9 will be pressed into service on February 1, 2026 on the Mumbai-Frankfurt route. #PaxEx

#PaxEx Press Release: Gulf Air to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi across fleet runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/gulf...

When former Boeing PR exec Bradley Akubuiro talks to airline leaders, the thing that keeps them up isn’t the emergency they’ve trained for. It’s deepfakes. The deportation flight controversy. DEI blamed for safety failures. He shares his crisis management tips: runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/op-e...

As Viasat supports KLM's rollout of free Wi-Fi on European flights, it says it anticipates a healthy initial take-up rate of 30-40%, “which we fully expect to grow steadily as passengers become more accustomed to enjoying this complimentary service." runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/klm-... #PaxEx

Riyadh Air has turned to fellow Saudi Arabian company, Neo Space Group (NSG), to serve as aero ISP as the start-up carrier rolls out free Wi-Fi to loyalty members on its forthcoming fleet of new Airbus A321neos. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/riya... #PaxEx

Wizz Air outlines goals and limitations of its decarbonization plan runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/wizz... #greenwing

Immfly plans to offer OneWeb LEO-powered IFC to budget airlines, as supported by Gogo’s Plane Simple ESA. The news falls hard on the heels of a spat between Ryanair chief O’ Leary & SpaceX's Musk after O’Leary cited concerns about the cost of fitting Starlink. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/immf...

Joining JSX this week in Santa Monica to celebrate the US public charter carrier’s first 30-seat ATR 42-600, ATR doubled down on its message that the U.S. market holds “strong potential” for turboprops as the retirement of 50-seat RJs creates a connectivity gap. #greenwing #avgeek #paxex

A Canadian start-up backed by Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Canada aims to “change the face of aviation” with a hybrid-electric regional aircraft that promises to reduce emissions, slash MX costs & improve #PaxEx. EVIO's CEO details the plan. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/evio... #greenwing #avgeek

Following significant backlash from passengers, WestJet has reversed a decision to densify standard economy class on the Boeing 737 MAX 8s that it inherited from Swoop, Sunwing and Lynx Air. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/west... #PaxEx

Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss is gearing up to completely transform #PaxEx on board its A350-900s with the adoption of swish new interiors, including more and better premium seating (VantageXL+ up front), 4K IFE screens and a pleasing color palette. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/edel... #avgeek

Is it risky for airlines to commit their entire fleets to Starlink? What happens when it’s time to renegotiate short subscription-based service agreements? Won’t SpaceX be in the driver’s seat? SES makes the case for why "there’s absolutely risk." runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/ses-... #PaxEx

IndiGo has welcomed India’s first A321XLR to its fleet, and plans to press it into service on Jan 23 from Mumbai to Athens. The first of 40 A321XLRs destined for IndiGo, the dual-class jet (VT-NLA) is fitted with Recaro R5 recliners and R2 slimlines. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/indi... #PaxEx

In a surprise announcement, Lufthansa Group has selected Starlink for its entire fleet, and will offer the service free of charge to all status customers and Travel ID users. The news is a blow to multiple parties including European Aviation Network. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/luft... #PaxEx

Even as supply chain constraints continued to smart across aerospace, Airbus delivered 793 aircraft to 91 customers in 2025, representing a 4% increase year-over-year. Of note, it registered 1,000 orders, reaching an Airbus record backlog of 8,754. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/airb... #avgeek

Service oddities mar otherwise solid American Airlines JFK-HND flight A #nosetotail trip report by @airlineflyer.net aboard the carrier's regular 787-9 with doorless mini-suites runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/serv... #aviation #paxex #avgeek

American is making good on its commitment to launch free Wi-Fi for loyalty members, saying a phased rollout will begin this month in partnership with AT&T. Notably, AA intends to bring the complimentary service to its new 787-9 and 787-8 twinjets. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/amer... #PaxEx

Qatar Airways has become the first carrier to bring Starlink to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, revealing today that three 787-8s are now flying with the service. Boeing's new Aerodynamic Shroud supports the phased array ESA atop the composite fuselage. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/qata... #PaxEx

Packing more passengers into the most fuel-efficient aircraft and eliminating premium seating could reduce global aviation emissions by as much as three-quarters, a new Oxford study has suggested. runwaygirlnetwork.com/2026/01/remo... #greenwing #paxex