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Fintech News ME
a day ago
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Rollout on Boeing 777 Fleet
Qatar Airways has completed the installation of SpaceX's Starlink internet service on its fleet of 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, concluding the rollout programme ahead of schedule. The airline now operates the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity, making it the only carrier in the Middle East and North Africa to offer the service. Initially set as a two-year initiative, the installation was finalised in nine months, nearly 50% faster than planned. The process was streamlined by reducing retrofit time from three days to 9.5 hours per aircraft, allowing the programme to be completed without operational disruption. 'This new milestone demonstrates our strategic investment in redefining our passengers' expectations,' said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. 'We promised the fastest, most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry, and with Starlink we have delivered it faster and at an unmatched scale. Having completed our rollout programme for Boeing 777s, we are now fully focused on equipping our Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, bringing this game-changing experience to even more routes across our global network of over 170 destinations.' Passengers travelling in both Premium and Economy cabins now have access to free, gate-to-gate internet with speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft. The connectivity is designed to support streaming, gaming, and work, with performance comparable to home broadband. Following the completion of the Boeing 777 rollout, Qatar Airways is progressing with the Starlink installation on its Airbus A350 fleet, targeting completion within the next year. Since introducing its first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, the airline has operated more than 15,000 flights with Starlink connectivity.
Business Times
a day ago
- Business
- Business Times
DHL Express and Neste sign deal for 7,400 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel
[SINGAPORE] Finnish oil and fuel producer Neste will provide 7,400 tonnes, or around 9.5 million litres, of sustainable aviation fuel to parcel-delivery giant DHL Express in Singapore. By volume, the contract is one of the largest of its kind for the air cargo sector in Asia, and will last from July 2025 to June 2026. DHL Express did not comment on the cost of the deal. Neste will supply the fuel from its refinery in Singapore to five Boeing 777 freighters that operate from DHL Express' South Asia Hub at Changi Airport. The fuel provided will account for around 35 to 40 per cent of the total used by the fleet. The use of sustainable aviation fuel is expected to reduce carbon emissions from the fleet by around 24,000 tonnes over the duration of the contract. Reliance on this type of fuel is expected to increase in the region in the coming years as countries introduce usage targets for sustainable aviation fuel to reduce emissions in their aviation sectors. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up For example, Singapore aims for a 1 per cent target beginning in 2026, raising it to 3 to 5 per cent by 2030. Both India and South Korea aim for departing international flights to use 1 per cent of sustainable aviation fuel from 2027. Additionally, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, which will require airlines to offset their carbon emissions from flights, comes into force in 2027. In January, DHL Express signed its first sustainable aviation fuel deal in Asia with Cosmo Oil Marketing for the supply of 7.2 million litres of the fuel to its air freighters in Japan, beginning in April. In May, Singapore Airlines Group signed a deal with Neste for 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arizona Cardinals Raise the Bar With New Fan Travel Experience – But It'll Cost a Pretty Penny
The Arizona Cardinals are launching a new luxury travel experience called Cardinals Premier Travel for fans to support the team on the road. Fans will travel on a chartered Boeing 777, configured identically to the team's plane, ensuring a high-end experience. Advertisement The package includes round-trip private transportation, two-night hotel accommodations, game tickets, team merchandise, and additional amenities. Team owner Michael Bidwill noted a significant increase in Cardinals fans traveling to road games, prompting the creation of this premium travel option. This first-of-its-kind experience aims to provide comfort, style, and convenience, mirroring the team's travel standards. The program kicks off with a trip to the Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 3, 2025, at AT&T Stadium. Arizona Cardinals Fans Get a New Experience – For a Pretty Penny As Front Office Sports (FOS) points out on TikTok, the new Arizona Cardinals experience will attract a particular class of football fan. Namely, those with the means to splurge thousands of dollars to see a game. Advertisement The experience – known as the Silver Package – starts at $2,500. What do you get for that price tag? Airfare on the team replica plane, hotel accommodations, and lower-level tickets for the game. Then you have the Platinum Package, which goes for about one arm and one leg. No, seriously, it's priced at $6,000 and gets the buyer first-class seating on the plane, two-night hotel accommodations in the team's hotel, and private suite tickets for the game. According to FOS, the package 'also includes access to a pre-game tailgate, team merchandise, and a reception hosted by Arizona Cardinals legends.' The price actually seems pretty good for what the team is providing. But are they running the risk of pricing the average fan out of the market by offering packages that only wealthy individuals might be able to afford? RELATED: How To Watch the Arizona Cardinals Games Live Some Confusion Over the Package There seems to be some confusion as to what the fan experience package includes. Several outlets are reporting that it allows fans to travel on the same plane as the team. Advertisement That, however, is not what the Arizona Cardinals team page states. 'The all-inclusive experience includes: Round-trip private, air transportation aboard a wide-body Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, identically equipped and configured as the Cardinals' plane used by the team's players and coaches.' That seems to indicate it's a replica plane, folks. Still, excitement abounds, according to Bidwell. 'In recent years, the number of Cardinals fans who travel to support the team at road games has increased exponentially,' he said. 'To meet that clear demand, we are introducing Cardinals Premier Travel, which will offer fans an unprecedented opportunity to travel to games in comfort, style and convenience, just like the team.' Advertisement 'Feedback from fans was clear that this was the No. 1 choice among the road games in 2025, and the expectation is to grow from this starting point,' Bidwell added. If that amounts to actually putting fans on the same flight as the team remains to be seen. Also Read:: 82-Year-Old Jerry Jones Sets Social Media Ablaze with Photos Cozying up to a Young Blonde – But It's Not What You Think Related Headlines
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Qatar Airways now flies all Boeing 777s with free 500Mbps Starlink WiFi, claims global first
KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 — Qatar Airways has completed its deployment of Starlink satellite connectivity across its entire Boeing 777 fleet and it claims to be the first airline to globally operate over 50 widebody aircraft with the high-speed satellite service. With Starlink service on board, passengers can enjoy complimentary, gate-to-gate WiFi with speeds of up to 500Mbps. According to the airline, the Starlink rollout was completed ahead of schedule in just 9 months without any disruption to its airline operations. It added that it remains the leader in in-flight innovation and the only Middle East and North Africa (MENA) carrier to offer Starlink connectivity. The Starlink installation on 54 Boeing 777 aircraft was originally scheduled as a two-year programme and Qatar Airways was able to complete it nearly 50 per cent faster than planned. It shared that the retrofit time was reduced from 3 days to just 9.5 hours per aircraft, enabling the airline to complete the rollout without disruption to operations. With the upgraded satellite connectivity, passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins can enjoy free, gate-to-gate WiFi speeds of up to 500Mbps per aircraft. It added that passengers can stream, game and work with fast and reliable connection that's comparable, if not better, to their experience at home Following its completed rollout for its Boeing 777 fleet, Qatar Airways is now focusing on equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink and it aims to complete it within the next year. For Qatar Airways aircraft without Starlink connectivity, satellite-enabled in-flight WiFi is still available as an optional purchase. Privilege Club members can enjoy one-hour of complimentary on-board WiFi while Student Club members can get unlimited WiFi access throughout the flight. In October 2024, Qatar Airways launched the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 and it has operated over 15,000 Starlink-connected flights. Besides Qatar Airways, Starlink-enabled in-flight WiFi service is also available on other airlines such as Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and AirBaltic. — SoyaCincau
Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Emirates expands Premium Economy to Male, Colombo
Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé, offering an elevated travel experience. The aircraft also features the highly-acclaimed Premium Economy offering, providing passengers with an elevated experience. From 18 July, Emirates will deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 between Dubai and Colombo, becoming the airline's second daily flight in Sri Lanka to feature Premium Economy seats. Emirates operates four daily flights to Malé, three of which are served with the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. The airline will now serve customers traveling to Sri Lanka with its award-winning Premium Economy cabins on two aircraft types: the retrofitted Boeing 777 featuring refreshed interiors and enhanced cabins, and the latest aircraft to join its fleet, the Emirates A350, which operates as EK654/655. The four-class Boeing 777 features 8 First Class suites, 40 Business Class seats in 1-2-1 configuration, 24 spacious Premium Economy seats, and 256 ergonomically designed Economy seats. The new Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class is inspired by the fresh, open, and contemporary design elements of Emirates' iconic A380 experience, featuring soft leather cream seats accented with champagne trim, lighter wood panelling, a mini-bar, and other thoughtful touches. Premium Economy passengers also enjoy a generous checked-in baggage allowance of 35kg and a further 10kg of carry-on baggage. The deployment of the Emirates B777 on the Dubai-Malé and Dubai-Colombo routes reflects the airline's commitment to delivering premium travel experiences to its customers across its network. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
