Singapore Airlines has pushed the launch of its upgraded First and Business Class seats on the A350-900 to early 2027. The airline cites global supply chain and certification challenges, delaying a S$1.1 billion cabin overhaul. The refreshed interiors, planned to roll across its fleet and pair with Starlink Wi-Fi, will also appear on future Boeing 777-9 aircraft.
Reliance Industries, via Jio Platforms, is evaluating a multi billion dollar satellite communications push focused on low Earth orbit networks. Mukesh Ambani’s plan looks to boost India’s strategic and connectivity capabilities as global competition intensifies, with talks ongoing around technology partners, securing orbital slots, and even potential acquisitions.
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Reliance Industries is preparing a multi-billion dollar investment in low Earth orbit satellites, pushing into satellite communications with a bid to rival Starlink and Amazon LEO. The company has six teams working across the project, signaling a fast-moving push toward a domestic satcom presence as India seeks homegrown connectivity infrastructure.
Singapore Airlines says it will roll out next-generation, high-speed in-flight internet powered by Starlink, starting with a progressive rollout in the first quarter of 2027. The upgrade targets faster, more reliable connectivity for passengers, marking a major step up from typical onboard Wi-Fi speeds.
SpaceX has invested over $15 billion in its Starship rocket, betting that rapid reusability will unlock a new era of frequent, low-cost launches. The system is central to expanding Starlink satellite capacity and enabling future moon and Mars missions. Starship’s performance could also shape SpaceX’s broader ambitions, including its push toward a public market debut.
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch was canceled today due to weather, disrupting Florida’s rapidly growing 2026 rocket schedule, which has already seen 29 launches by April 27. Attention is now on a ULA Atlas V mission carrying Amazon’s Leo satellites, while SpaceX is set to attempt a Starlink launch later in the week.
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SpaceX’s IPO pitch signals a strategic pivot: its AI unit is projected to consume 61% of 2025 capital spending. Even with Starlink generating profits, the scale of AI investment—and possible deals tied to tools like Cursor—could stretch SpaceX’s cash runway against deep-pocketed Big Tech players.
Elon Musk’s Starlink has begun its first hiring phase in India, with finance and accounting roles based in Bengaluru. The early recruitment suggests the company is getting operationally ready for a planned commercial launch by late 2025 or early 2026, while working through India’s satellite communications regulations and required security demonstrations.
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