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9 Aug

Sudden Brakes: Jetstar & Qatar Airways Planes Nearly Collide At Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Taxiway confusion and weekend staffing strains prompted emergency stops and a canceled Jetstar flight after boarding.

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Lufthansa Group Rolling Out Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Airlines, 850+ Planes

In recent times, weve seen many airlines announce their intent to introduce Starlink Wi-Fi. In early 2026, Lufthansa Group revealed plans to roll out this service. There’s now a positive update, as the first aircraft with Starlink will enter service very shortly. However, expect for it to take years before all Lufthansa Group flights are fitted with the service (which the company somehow describes as an ”ambitious project timeline,” perhaps true only in comparison to the Allegris rollout).

One Mile at a TimeOne Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig2h ago

British Airways Breaks Decades of CFM Loyalty

The United Kingdom's primary flag carrier, British Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, or GTF engine to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ending decades of exclusive reliance on CFM International engines for its Airbus narrowbody fleet. So in this video, we take a look at why the airline is introducing a second engine supplier for the first time on its A320neo family fleet, and what this decision says about how airlines are choosing engines in today's increasingly complex aviation market.

Simple FlyingSimple Flying•SF Staff4h ago