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Alaska Airlines selects Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, to launch new era of connectivity

Alaska is poised to offer the best inflight connectivity service from Seattle, delivering ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi on more departures from the carrier's largest hub than any other carrier. Buildin...

What are the rollout costs and operational risks, and how might they impact the stock valuation? How does Starlink's inflight Wi‑Fi compare to competitors' offerings and could it shift market share in Alaska's favor? How will the partnership with Starlink affect Alaska Airlines' revenue and profit margins?

Symbol: ALK

1 day ago

Archer Completes 55 Mile Flight—Longest Yet For Piloted Midnight Aircraft

SALINAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ACHR #Archer--Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying approxi...

Symbol: ACHR

3 days ago

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Joby Achieves the First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Two Public Airports

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $JOBY--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has successfully ope...

How might this news affect the pricing of related securities, such as battery suppliers, aerospace component manufacturers, and infrastructure partners? What are the potential risks or operational challenges associated with scaling from a single flight to a commercial fleet? How could this development influence the broader eVTOT market and affect competitive dynamics within the urban air mobility sector?

Symbol: JOBY

6 days ago

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Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of One Boeing 737-8 MAX to Virgin Australia

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #acg--Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Vir...

Are there any broader market or regulatory factors that could amplify or dampen the impact of this delivery? What is the expected timeline for the aircraft to enter service and generate revenue for Virgin Australia? Could the final aircraft delivery affect ACG's asset management valuation or portfolio composition?

Symbol: BA

8 days ago

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Surf Air Mobility Participates in Demonstration Flight Event of Electra’s Electrified Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Surf Air Mobility Inc. (“Surf Air Mobility”) (NYSE: SRFM), a leading regional air mobility platform, today announced its participation in the event for the successful ...

What are the longer‑term implications for market share and competitive positioning in the evolving e‑VTOL and short‑takeoff aircraft sector? How will the capital expenditures required for integrating this technology affect the company’s cash flow and balance sheet? What are the financial terms of the partnership with Electra, including any revenue‑sharing or cost‑sharing arrangements?

Symbol: SRFM

8 days ago

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Gogo Galileo HDX Connectivity Option Now Available on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Customers who will be taking delivery of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet now have the option to include the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution installe...

What are the potential long‑term implications for Gogo's technology roadmap and competitive positioning given this new aircraft integration? Are there any regulatory or certification hurdles that could delay the HDX installation on the CJ4 Gen3? How might this partnership influence Gogo's market share in the global aviation connectivity space?

Symbol: GOGO

9 days ago

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Test Arena Operations Kick Off in Norway with First Flight of All-Electric ALIA Aircraft

Demonstration flights conducted by Bristow Norway AS and BETA Technologies through the Test Arena established by Avinor and CAA Norway are designed to evaluate use cases and routes for zero- and lo...

What risks does the company face if the electric aircraft fails to meet performance or reliability expectations? How sensitive is the company’s valuation to potential carbon‑credit incentives or emissions‑reduction subsidies linked to electric flight adoption? Could the success of these flights lead to new market opportunities or partnerships beyond Norway?

Symbol: BRWS

13 days ago

Joby's First Conforming Aircraft Heads to Final Assembly in Preparation for TIA Flight Testing

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $JOBY--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it is preparing for final a...

Symbol: JOBY

15 days ago

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Textron Aviation Announces Additional Garmin Avionics Upgrade Option for Cessna Citation CJ1

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Textron Aviation announced customers can now upgrade their Cessna Citation CJ1 with the all-Garmin retrofit solution.

How might this partnership with Garmin influence future collaborations or product development for TEXTRON? Are there any regulatory or certification hurdles that could delay the retrofits? Does the upgrade improve the aircraft's resale value and how might that affect secondary‑market activity?

Symbol: TXT

16 days ago

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Avolon Agrees to Lease 10 Airbus A321neos to AJet Hava Taşimaciliği

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has agreed to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to AJet, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, the national flag car...

Symbol: TUR

2 months ago

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