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Emirates-backed LCC flydubai has selected Panasonic Astrova IFE for its upcoming widebody fleet. The agreement, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, covers the 30 Boeing 787-9s the airline has on order. Commenting on the announcement, Daniel Kerrison, SVP of Inflight Operations at flydubai, said: “Choosing Panasonic’s Astrova inflight entertainment system is a natural extension…

Etihad Airways will deploy Viasat’s latest IFC, Viasat Amara, across its entire fleet. The expansion, announced by the Abu Dhabi-based airline and Viasat Inc, builds on existing successful collaborations. Onboard Etihad aircraft, Viasat will power high-speed connectivity that enables guests to access streaming subscriptions on personal devices and to view Live TV on the aircraft…

Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal, has introduced cabin crew as certified tour guides in a novel regional initiative. The first batch of 10 male and female crew completed comprehensive training in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia enabling them to serve as cultural ambassadors promoting the Kingdom to international visitors. READ: flyadeal enters…

Jazeera Airways and Expliseat announced the delivery of TiSeat 2X seats for Jazeera’s Airbus A320 family fleet at the Dubai Airshow 2025. This marks the French seat maker’s entry into the Middle East market and its first installation on an A320neo. READ: Expliseat receives €36m in funding round The carrier is receiving both TiSeat 2X lite…

Emirates’ retrofit programme has entered its next phase, with 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s lined up to receive the airline’s latest cabin innovations. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a variety of new onboard products, alongside a redesigned in-flight entertainment system and upgraded Wi-Fi connectivity with Starlink on these aircraft as part…

Palladyne Defense integrates embodied AI, avionics, and U.S. manufacturing to support modernization priorities Palladyne AI has announced a major shift in its defense strategy with the launch of Palladyne Defense, a new division created through the acquisitions of GuideTech LLC and two Crucis companies: Warnke Precision Machining and MKR Fabricators. The company says the combined…

The retirement of the last DC-8 marks the end of US DC-8 operations and the beginning of a new chapter for Samaritan’s Purse as it expands its capabilities with a modern, long-range freighter. Samaritan’s Purse marked the end of an aviation era on Friday, 14 November 2025, during a combined retirement and dedication ceremony at…

Autonomous counter-UAS has become one of the most urgent topics in modern defense, as rapidly evolving drone tactics outpace traditional protection systems. In this guest post, Nolan Bowlus of AimLock examines why autonomy and multi-sensor integration are now essential to staying ahead of emerging battlefield threats.  DRONELIFE does not pay or accept payment for guest…

At a major security conference in Vilnius, the EU’s Defence Commissioner says Europe must scale drone and counter-drone systems fast as threats rise on NATO’s eastern flank. A Clear Warning from Vilnius Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, opened the Defending Baltics 2025 conference in Vilnius with a direct message. He said…

AIRZETA, a new independent South Korean cargo airline formed from the merger of Asiana Cargo and Korean Air and subsequently spun off from Air Incheon, has officially launched operations – and selected Vienna Airport as its primary European hub. The carrier’s debut in Europe is anchored by a long-term cargo partnership with Vienna Airport, including…