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“The Future of Inflight Connectivity: Emirates Embraces Airbus’ HBCplus Solution”

Following its line-fit decision to outfit its 50 brand-new A350-900 aircraft with the service, Emirates will establish itself as the first airline to utilize Airbus’ HBCplus agnostic satcom connectivity solution. Airbus is gearing up to increase the number of HBCplus-equipped aircraft, with Emirates’ first A350 aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2024 and additional HBCplus airline clients expected to follow across various aircraft families.

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It is possible to retrofit or line-fit Airspace Link HBCplus, which offers satcom-based off-board connectivity for the Airspace Link open ecosystem. It will give airlines access to a variety of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) through a new certified terminal and radome designed as part of the aircraft, which will first cover Ka-band services.

Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer, Adel Al Redha, stated: “We continue to strive for improvements and make excellent use of the developing technologies to complement our product offering. By utilising the most recent connectivity and antenna technology, HBCplus, an Airbus offering, will improve performance and integration for our fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. Next year, when the first of our 50 new aircraft joins Emirates’ fleet, we look forward to offering our customers the most recent standard of constant high bandwidth inflight connectivity so they may have a better experience.

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At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in 2022, HBCplus has introduced in collaboration with connection experts Inmarsat as the first managed service provider and SPI as the Ka terminal and antenna vendor. HBCplus will eventually be expanded to offer more MSP options with Ka- and Ku-band services.

Airlines

Virgin Australia Launches Black Friday Sale on Flights Worldwide

Virgin Australia has launched its much-anticipated 2024 Black Friday sale, offering unbeatable deals on both domestic and international flights.

With fares starting at just $49 for one-way domestic flights and return fares to New Zealand as low as $405, this is a fantastic opportunity for travelers to save big. The sale is available for bookings made between November 28 and December 5, with travel dates ranging from January 6 to September 18, 2024.

Whether you’re looking to explore Australia or venture abroad, these discounts cover Virgin Australia’s entire network.

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For domestic travel, Virgin Australia is offering one-way flights starting at $49, with the cheapest route being Sydney to Ballina Byron. Other attractive domestic deals include flights from Sydney to Gold Coast from $65, Melbourne to Hobart from $85, and Brisbane to Prosperine from $79.

Additionally, flights to iconic Australian destinations like Hamilton Island, Uluru, and the Whitsundays are available at significantly reduced prices, providing excellent options for those looking to explore more of the country.

International travelers can also take advantage of great offers, with return flights to popular destinations like New Zealand, Bali, and Fiji. Notable international deals include return flights from Sydney to Queenstown (New Zealand) for $435, Melbourne to Denpasar (Bali) for $589, and Brisbane to Port Vila (Vanuatu) for $499. These discounts offer an excellent chance to visit exotic locales without breaking the bank.

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Virgin Australia’s sale covers a wide range of routes from major cities across Australia. For example, from Sydney, you can fly to Melbourne for just $89, Adelaide for $119, and Perth for $209 one-way. Melbourne residents can take advantage of flights to Brisbane from $119, Darwin from $205, and Nadi (Fiji) from $599 return.

Brisbane-based travelers can book one-way flights to Hamilton Island from $109 or to Apia (Samoa) from $689 return, while Perth residents can enjoy flights to Broome for $179 and Darwin for $219 one-way.

The sale also includes affordable fares from Adelaide, Hobart, and Darwin. Adelaide to Gold Coast is available from $109, while Hobart to Melbourne is priced at $85 one-way. In Darwin, flights to Adelaide start from $139, and one-way flights to Melbourne are available from $205.

Virgin Australia’s Black Friday sale began at midnight on November 28 and runs until 11:59 PM on December 5. Travelers can book flights for travel between January 6 and September 18, 2024, ensuring plenty of options for future trips. Whether you’re planning a domestic getaway or an international adventure, these limited-time offers make now the perfect time to book your next flight.