article thumbnail

United Airlines rolls out Starlink WiFi connectivity on its regional jet fleet

Aerotime

United Airlines has announced that it has begun the roll out of SpaceXs Starlink WiFi connectivity system on its regional aircraft fleet. In September 2024, United signed the airline industry’s largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink to its entire fleet.

Jet 267
article thumbnail

Fighter jets escort American Airlines flight to Rome after bomb threat: video

Aerotime

An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to Delhi made a sudden diversion midair and was escorted to Rome by fighter jets due to a security issue on board. On February 23, 2024, American Airlines flight 292, operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, took off from John F. Operations at the airport were not disrupted.

Jet 281
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters

Aerotime

Bosses at China Airlines are reportedly nearing a decision over an order for both Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft, according to Reuters. Reports emerged in October 2024, that China Airlines was looking at placing an order for Boeing 777Xs and Airbus A350-1000s, but it appears an agreement is now much closer.

Jet 297
article thumbnail

Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa

Aerotime

The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse, France. ” flightradar24 According to witnesses, the Malaysia Airlines A330neo arrived in Kuala Lumpa accompanied by Sukhoi-30MKM.

Jet 297
article thumbnail

Pegasus Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets, takes options for 100 more

Aerotime

Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines has announced a huge order for 100 Boeing 737 Max-10 single-aisle aircraft and has taken out options on 100 more. The order will facilitate Istanbul-based Pegasus Airlines plan to grow and modernize its existing narrowbody fleet.

Jet 281
article thumbnail

Boom CEO claims China in the race as plans for COMAC supersonic jet emerge

Aerotime

Boom Supersonic CEO and Founder, Blake Scholl has claimed that China has entered the race as plans for a COMAC supersonic jet emerged. The proposed supersonic jet would have a range of 6,800 miles (10,944 km), configured for between 28 and 48 passengers with the capability to travel between Shanghai and Los Angeles in five hours.

Jet 309
article thumbnail

Gonzaga basketball team jet narrowly avoids collision with Delta flight at LAX 

Aerotime

A private jet carrying the Gonzaga University mens basketball team nearly collided with another aircraft that was taking off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX ATC urgently called out to a Key Lime Air jet as a Delta jet took off from runway 24L. All of it captured live during Fridays Airline Videos Live broadcast.