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Toronto Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Emirates in talks with Musk's SpaceX to get Starlink on flights
Published May 15, 2025 • 2 minute read A Boeing Co. 777-300 aircraft, operated by Emirates, takes off from Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, May 18, 2020. Photo by Christopher Pike / Bloomberg Emirates is in discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX to overhaul the carrier's internet service as the world's largest international airline looks to enhance its in-flight Wi-Fi. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Dubai-based company is considering a deal to fit its widebody jets with SpaceX's Starlink internet service, according to people familiar with the matter. It's unclear whether Emirates, which has a widebody fleet of about 250 jets and more than 300 on order from Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, would make the service complimentary or only free to loyalty and premium passengers, said the people, asking not to be identified as the negotiations are confidential. While more airlines around the world are rolling out the Starlink service on board, winning Emirates would be an important endorsement for the product because the airline has one of the biggest fleets and is globally recognized for its premium service. At the same time, Starlink doesn't work in China and Russia, two major markets that Emirates serves, meaning the airline would need to consider a workaround or cut the product off over those air spaces. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Starlink is also not certified for Emirates' signature product, the Airbus A380 double decker. The service does work on Boeing's 777, a jet that makes up more than half of the airline's fleet. The Airbus A350, which Emirates has begun adding to its fleet, should receive Starlink approval in the next few weeks, according to its website. Emirates said it's committed to the best in-flight service, while declining to comment on the deal. SpaceX didn't respond to a request for comment. The carrier is in negotiations over the monthly payments to Starlink, which include a charge for every seat — whether it is occupied or not, one person said. But some fees could come down if the carrier makes concessions including signing on for longer or buying a higher number of units, the person added. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Most passengers on Emirates — which operates some of the longest routes globally — now have to pay for internet packages on board. The deal is not final and the airline could decide to partner with another provider like Viasat Inc., the people cautioned. For now, Starlink isn't authorized for use in the United Arab Emirates, and a deal would likely require a reversal of that policy. Earlier this week, Musk said Saudi Arabia will authorize the use of Starlink for aviation and maritime purposes as part of President Donald Trump's Riyadh visit. In the region, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan allow the use of Starlink. Emirates competitor Qatar Airways started rolling out the satellite internet for passengers across its Boeing 777 fleet last year. Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's startup carrier that's set to launch by the end of the year, has partnered with Viasat. Toronto Maple Leafs Relationships World Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airbus getting better at managing supply chain disruptions, senior executive says
By Ben Blanchard TAOYUAN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Disruptions to the supply chain that are delaying aircraft deliveries are lessening and Airbus is getting much better at managing it, a senior company executive said on Monday. The European planemaker, which delivered 766 jets last year, roughly in line with its target, has been facing industrial delays due partly to problems in the aerospace supply chain, which have also hampered the recovery of embattled U.S. rival Boeing. Speaking to reporters in Taiwan, Airbus commercial aircraft executive vice president of sales Benoit de Saint-Exupery said it is taking a long time for the supply chain to get back on track, with a lot of disruptions in many suppliers. "We think that those disruptions are going to continue a little bit longer unfortunately but we have a much better handle (on it) and we are managing that supply chain with much more anticipation than before thanks to the learning we had during the pandemic," he said. "I view it as getting better but it will take a bit longer before it comes back to where it was before the pandemic."Right now the main bottlenecks are engines, he said, speaking at a hotel at Taiwan's main international airport in Taoyuan. "We're not getting the engines that we need to deliver the aircraft." De Saint-Exupery was in Taiwan to sign an order with the island's larger carrier China Airlines for 10 Airbus A350-1000s. In December, China Airlines said it would split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost $12 billion. China Airlines said it would buy 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 10 Airbus A350-1000s as well as four 777-8 freighter aircraft for $11.9 billion at list prices, with deliveries for the new aircraft starting from 2029. "We were competing for the entire order but we knew it was going to be difficult," de Saint-Exupery told Reuters. "The airline is a (Boeing) 777-300 operator so their decision has some sense." China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-hwang said the new A350s, which will complement its existing fleet of 15 the smaller A350-900 model, would enable the carrier to add capacity on popular long haul destinations like New York and London, adding passenger and freight demand were both strong at present. "I believe we'll get a great report card for both passengers and freight" this year, Kao added. Sign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
31-03-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Airbus getting better at managing supply chain disruptions, senior executive says
TAOYUAN, Taiwan, March 31 (Reuters) - Disruptions to the supply chain that are delaying aircraft deliveries are lessening and Airbus ( opens new tab is getting much better at managing it, a senior company executive said on Monday. The European planemaker, which delivered 766 jets last year, roughly in line with its target, has been facing industrial delays due partly to problems in the aerospace supply chain, which have also hampered the recovery of embattled U.S. rival Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab. Speaking to reporters in Taiwan, Airbus commercial aircraft executive vice president of sales Benoit de Saint-Exupery said it is taking a long time for the supply chain to get back on track, with a lot of disruptions in many suppliers. "We think that those disruptions are going to continue a little bit longer unfortunately but we have a much better handle (on it) and we are managing that supply chain with much more anticipation than before thanks to the learning we had during the pandemic," he said. "I view it as getting better but it will take a bit longer before it comes back to where it was before the pandemic." Right now the main bottlenecks are engines, he said, speaking at a hotel at Taiwan's main international airport in Taoyuan. "We're not getting the engines that we need to deliver the aircraft." De Saint-Exupery was in Taiwan to sign an order with the island's larger carrier China Airlines ( opens new tab for 10 Airbus A350-1000s. In December, China Airlines said it would split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost $12 billion. China Airlines said it would buy 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 10 Airbus A350-1000s as well as four 777-8 freighter aircraft for $11.9 billion at list prices, with deliveries for the new aircraft starting from 2029. "We were competing for the entire order but we knew it was going to be difficult," de Saint-Exupery told Reuters. "The airline is a (Boeing) 777-300 operator so their decision has some sense." China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-hwang said the new A350s, which will complement its existing fleet of 15 the smaller A350-900 model, would enable the carrier to add capacity on popular long haul destinations like New York and London, adding passenger and freight demand were both strong at present. "I believe we'll get a great report card for both passengers and freight" this year, Kao added.
