Can Amazon Close the Gap on Starlink? Valour Consultancy’s New Report Assesses the Battle Defining the Future of the In-Flight Connectivity Market

Aviation, Industry News

A new battle for the future of in-flight connectivity (IFC) is taking shape – and this time, one of the world’s most powerful technology companies is entering the arena. Valour Consultancy’s lead IFEC analyst, David Whelan, is set to begin work on our forthcoming “Amazon Leo: Aviation Deep Dive – 2026” report this May, offering…

Amazon Leo & Starlink: Q1 2026 Maritime Market Update on LEO VSAT Services

Industry News, Maritime

Latest News of Amazon Leo Amazon’s LEO programme has been known to the market for years as “Project Kuiper”. That era is over. In November 2025, Amazon formally rebranded the initiative as Amazon Leo, framing it as a shift from development milestones towards commercial operations and, crucially, enterprise contracting. The rebrand wasn’t just a “badge…