Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have equipped around 150 of their aircraft with Starlink satellite Wi-Fi. Passengers on eligible flights can now connect to fast internet in the air, free of charge with an Alaska Airlines loyalty account.
How does Starlink work on a plane, and which flights now offer it?
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On the morning of 19 June 2026, a brand-new Dassault Falcon 10X lifted off from Bordeaux-Mérignac on its maiden flight, marking a milestone for both the French manufacturer and Rolls-Royce. The two-and-a-half-hour sortie, which reached Mach 0.82 at 40,000 feet over the French Atlantic coast, formally opened the flight-test campaign that must precede certification — now targeted for late 2027.
As you read, find out: why is the Falcon 10X reaching the market years behind its main rivals — and what must still go right before customers take delivery?
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The European Union has agreed on the biggest overhaul of air passenger rights since 2004. A deal reached on 13 June 2026 means airlines will have to include a cabin bag in their advertised ticket prices. Passengers will also get clearer rights when flights are delayed or cancelled.
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Welcome to This Month in Aviation, our regular round-up of the biggest aviation stories from the last four weeks. Below are six short reports — a minute or two of reading each — with a link to the full story if you want to know more.
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A 24-hour strike by ground staff at Paris’s three main airports — Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Le Bourget — is set for 18 June 2026, threatening to disrupt tens of thousands of summer travellers at one of Europe’s busiest aviation hubs.
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Saudi Arabia has a new airline. It is called Riyadh Air. On 10 June 2026, it flew its first passengers from Riyadh to London.
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