Would-be telecommunications satellite operator OneWeb has joined forces with Airbus, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and mobile network operators Sprint and Bharti Airtel to offer a seamless experience to those passengers wanting to connect their mobile device on board.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is working on a new economy-class product, which could be unveiled as early at 2019, likely at next year’s ITB Berlin.

Saudi Arabian full-service carrier SaudiGulf Airlines has obtained regulatory approval to activate Wi-Fi services on board its domestic and international flights, and has brought the system online.

LCC Norwegian will offer free Wi-Fi on long-haul operations, mirroring the service on its short-haul European fleet, although there will also be a faster, paid option.

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The French financial markets authority has published the final results of Safran Group’s initial tender offer on Zodiac Aerospace shares.

LCC Norwegian is aiming to roll out long-haul connectivity as soon as the systems are approved for use on its Boeing 787 and 737 MAX aircraft.

Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom have completed the ground segment of the European Aviation Network (EAN), thus enabling the inception of the inflight connectivity service with British Airways, the two companies announced.