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Otago Daily Times
14 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Air NZ trialling Starlink internet on domestic flights
Air NZ's Airbus 320 domestic aircraft. Air New Zealand has started trialling wireless internet on a domestic plane using Starlink satellites. The airline said from today, passengers flying on ZK OXE, one of its A320 domestic aircraft, would be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet, with an ATR-72 turboprop joining the trial later this month - a world first. It said Wi-Fi would be provided free of charge during the trial, with passengers able to browse, access social media, stream or play games. Starlink - owned by billionaire Elon Musk's company SpaceX - uses low Earth orbit satellites to provide internet coverage across the world. "Being the first airline in the world to trial Wi-Fi on a turboprop aircraft is a proud moment for us, Air New Zealand chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar said. "Our goal is to explore the potential of this technology and understand how it can enhance customer journeys." Air New Zealand said it was in the testing phase of Starlink's onboard connectivity and sought to understand how it performed in real-world conditions, while gathering customer feedback. "[Customer] feedback will help guide our decision-making as we consider connectivity options for our domestic fleet," Ravishankar said.
Otago Daily Times
15 hours ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Air NZ trialling Wi-Fi on domestic planes
Air NZ's Airbus 320 domestic aircraft. Air New Zealand has started trialling wireless internet on a domestic plane using Starlink satellites. The airline said from today, passengers flying on ZK OXE, one of its A320 domestic aircraft, would be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet, with an ATR-72 turboprop joining the trial later this month - a world first. It said Wi-Fi would be provided free of charge during the trial, with passengers able to browse, access social media, stream or play games. Starlink - owned by billionaire Elon Musk's company SpaceX - uses low Earth orbit satellites to provide internet coverage across the world. "Being the first airline in the world to trial Wi-Fi on a turboprop aircraft is a proud moment for us, Air New Zealand chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar said. "Our goal is to explore the potential of this technology and understand how it can enhance customer journeys." Air New Zealand said it was in the testing phase of Starlink's onboard connectivity and sought to understand how it performed in real-world conditions, while gathering customer feedback. "[Customer] feedback will help guide our decision-making as we consider connectivity options for our domestic fleet," Ravishankar said.
Scoop
17 hours ago
- Business
- Scoop
Onboard Starlink Wi-Fi Trial Taking Connectivity To The Skies
Air New Zealand is putting onboard internet to the test, trialling high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity on two domestic aircraft. From today, passengers flying on ZK OXE, one of the airline's Airbus A320 domestic jets will have access to high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity throughout their journey. An ATR will join the trial later in the month. Wi-Fi will be accessible for free as part of the trial. In an innovative move to test more seamless and connected travel experiences, Air New Zealand is trialling this technology with Starlink – a satellite-based internet service designed to deliver reliable, fast internet connections including in the more remote areas of New Zealand. Starlink's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites enable passengers to access the internet quickly and smoothly, whether for business, entertainment, or keeping in touch with loved ones. Passengers can use the internet onboard like they are in their lounge at home, scrolling through social media, working on live documents, streaming video content, or even gaming. Air New Zealand Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Ravishankar says the airline is always looking for new and innovative technology to improve its onboard experience. 'We're committed to providing an exceptional experience for all our passengers, and this innovative technology could pave the way for more seamless, high-speed connectivity in the skies for Air New Zealand. 'We look forward to hearing from our customers as they test out onboard Wi-Fi. Their feedback will help guide our decision-making as we consider connectivity options for our domestic fleet.' In a global first, the airline will also expand the trial to its regional aircraft later this month, installing Starlink on one of its ATR turboprop aircraft. This expansion will also give regional travellers a chance to experience the same connectivity. 'Being the first airline in the world to trial Wi-Fi on a turboprop aircraft is a proud moment for us. Our goal is to explore the potential of this technology and understand how it can enhance customer journeys.' Air New Zealand is currently in the test phase of Starlink's onboard connectivity, seeking to understand how it performs in real-world conditions and to assess customer feedback. As Air New Zealand continues to invest in digital innovation, this initiative represents a major step forward in offering more connected, convenient, and customer-centric journeys.
Business Insider
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
9 details you might have missed in 'Thunderbolts*'
The opening Marvel title card teases the reveal of Sentry and the Void. Every Marvel movie starts with a studio title card showing comic panels flipping across the screen. For "Thunderbolts*," all of these panels are related to the comic book character Robert "Bob" Reynolds, also known as Sentry. It's a teaser that Pullman's Bob will become Sentry later in the film. As the animation continues, darkness trickles over the comic pages until it completely covers the Marvel logo. This foreshadows the Void, the dark side of Sentry, who takes over Bob's mind in the film's final act. There are other moments that foreshadow the Void's appearance in the film. For instance, Yelena describes her depression and loneliness as a void in the opening scene. Yelena's first fight sequence is purposely shadowy to lean into the film's premise. "Thunderbolts*" opens with Yelena, a Russian assassin, completing an assignment for her employer, Val, at a lab in Malaysia. To infiltrate the lab, Yelena expertly fights several armed guards in a sequence reminiscent of the corridor fight scene in "Oldboy." "Thunderbolts*" director Jake Schreier hasn't said if he drew inspiration from the 2003 Park Chan-wook movie. However, other Marvel creatives have previously said they were influenced by the iconic fighting sequence. The fight scene's visuals also feel like a nod to the Void's power to spread darkness that turns people into shadows. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's OXE group is run by a clone of Valentina in the comics. "Thunderbolts*" introduces a new secret organization within the MCU known as the OXE group, which Valentina founded with the aim of creating a superhero who can protect the world. A similar group also exists in the Marvel comics, but it was coincidentally first introduced in a 2023 "Thunderbolts" comic series months after the cast for the movie had been announced. Valentina also heads up the OXE group in the comics. However, a robot clone of Valentina takes charge of the organization and uses it to help a new Thunderbolts team. John Walker uses Steve Rogers' signature "on your left" catchphrase. Early in the film, when Yelena, John, and Ava are trying to escape Val's trap, they locate an independent power source blocking Ava's ability to move through solid objects. "On your left," John tells Yelena as he reaches the power source and smashes it with his shield. The phrase dates back to "Captain America: The Winter Soldier." It was used by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) every time he passed Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) while running in Washington, DC. Sam memorably said the line back to Steve in "Avengers: Endgame," when he and all the heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe arrived through portals to help defeat Thanos and his army. The final act of "Thunderbolts*" takes place in the same location as the showdown in the first "Avengers" movie. Many aspects of "Thunderbolts*" mirror the 2012 movie "The Avengers." Both films are about a group of misfits brought together by a spy boss who try to kill each other before deciding to work together to save New York from a major threat. The destination of the final showdown in "Thunderbolts*" also calls back to the ending of "The Avengers." The Thunderbolts confront the main villains, Val and Sentry, in the Watchtower, which is the same place Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) confronted then-antagonist Loki (Tom Hiddleston). The Thunderbolts also work together to save civilians outside Grand Central Terminal, where the original Avengers previously fought the Chitauri in "The Avengers." But the final fight in "Thunderbolts*" contrasts with its predecessor. In "The Avengers," the titular heroes face off against an alien invasion, while in "Thunderbolts*," the villain is a man-made experiment gone wrong. A familiar Marvel melody starts playing during the New Avengers press conference. At the end of "Thunderbolts*," Val tricks the team into appearing at a press conference where she introduces them as the New Avengers. After the New Avengers moniker is name-dropped, composer Alan Silvestri's iconic "Avengers" theme discreetly starts playing. The credits pay homage to well-known pieces of pop culture history. The first part of the credits shows multiple magazine covers featuring the New Avengers. Many of these covers recreate iconic posters and images, including the "We Can Do It!" poster produced by J. Howard Miller during World War II, featuring Yelena, instead of Rosie the Riveter. Another recreates the "Washington Crossing the Delaware" painting by Emanuel Leutze. In another, the team poses as the band Queen in the style of the cover of their second studio album, "Queen II." This is intended to show the extent of the Thunderbolts' newfound fame following their formal introduction as the New Avengers. The logo for the New Avengers is inspired by the comics. After the main credits, the "Thunderbolts*" logo switches to "The New Avengers" in a bright yellow bolded font. It's the same logo seen in the Marvel comics, right down to the crossbar in the capital "A" doubling as a right-pointing arrow. The second end-credits scene introduces the Fantastic Four team. "Thunderbolts*" has two end-credits scenes. The first one is inconsequential, but the second teases Marvel's next movie, " The Fantastic Four: First Steps," which is set to be released in theaters on July 25. In the scene, the New Avengers are interrupted by an alert about an extradimensional ship entering the atmosphere. That spacecraft turns out to be one belonging to the Fantastic Four, as indicated by the retro style number 4 on the exterior. Michael Giacchino's theme music for the upcoming " Fantastic Four" reboot plays in the background as the ship soars through space. The second post-credits scene was filmed on the "Avengers: Doomsday" set. Jake Schreier, the director of "Thunderbolts*," told in a video published on Thursday that he did not film the second end credits scene. Schreier said the specifics of the second end credits scene were decided "quite late," and it was filmed only recently. "I was there when it was filmed and I can say that it comes from the set of a production that might be starting production right around now," Shreier said, seemingly referring to "Avengers Doomsday," which began production in March.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happens to Taskmaster in Thunderbolts*? Fate Explained
Viewers are curious about Taskmaster's (Olga Kurylenko) fate in * — did she die or survive? Introduced in Black Widow (2021), she is the daughter of General Dreykov and was a commander of the Red Room. She wields the ability to copy anyone's combat style. After Natasha Romanoff killed her father and closed down the Red Room, her mind was liberated, and she escaped. She then began working for Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, continuing her story in Thunderbolts*. Here are the details on what ending Thunderbolts* gave Taskmaster. Ghost, played by Hannah John-Kamen, kills Taskmaster in a strategic trap set by Fontaine, which leads to her demise. In the movie, Valentina initially tasks Yelena Belova to follow Ghost to a secret compound, which has the remains of Project Sentry. She also asks her to check on what the Ghost is after and eliminate her entirely. When she reaches the compound, she realizes she is not alone, as John Walker (US Agent) is also sent to kill her. Apart from that, Taskmaster also appears and has intentions to kill the US agent. This shows that Valentina had laid a horrific trap for all four anti-heroes. She set all her former operatives to kill each other, which would fulfill her antagonistic intentions of hiding her OXE operations from Congress. The secret compound becomes a battlefield as all four of them fight each other. Amid their deadly fight, Ghost leverages her impressive power to phase through Taskmaster to distract her. At the same time, she also pulls out the gun and shoots her in the head, leading to her demise. Her death comes as a shock, given they weren't even battling the real antagonist, but were just acting as Valentina's pawns with a mission to eliminate each other from the picture. While Taskmaster's death was shocking, it impacted Ghost's arc significantly. This is because she felt the guilt of killing Taskmaster after learning that Valentina was behind the deadly trap. This leads to the beginning of her redemption arc in the movie.
