SpaceX Starlink has 2,500 airplanes under contract

SpaceX Starlink has 2,500 airplanes under contract

A Starlink terminal installed on a Hawaiian Airlines aircraft. Hawaiian Airlines PARIS — SpaceX nearly doubled its backlog of Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi orders with last week’s United Airlines deal, a company director said Tuesday. “Very excited that we have about 2,500 aircraft under contract now, bringing what was effectively a startup to now what we … Read more

After success in Paris, Los Angeles looks to elevate Olympic Games in 2028

After success in Paris, Los Angeles looks to elevate Olympic Games in 2028

Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, waves the Olympic flag as Thomas Bach, President of International Olympic Committee, applauds during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. Carl Recine | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images After a successful 2024 Olympics and … Read more

How Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Turned Into Political Battle In France

How Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower Turned Into Political Battle In France

The Eiffel Tower was a central backdrop for several Olympic events. Paris: The Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower until at least 2028, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced. The rings were mounted ahead of the Paris Olympics and became a popular tourist attraction. However, the mayor’s decision to keep them as is … Read more

Paris Finishes Summer With Paralympics Closing Ceremony

Paris Finishes Summer With Paralympics Closing Ceremony

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — This time, it really is au revoir. A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing ceremony at a rain-soaked Stade de France. It lowers the curtain on successful back-to-back events that captivated … Read more

Top 5 European cities millionaires are moving to — and none are London

Top 5 European cities millionaires are moving to — and none are London

Pascale Gueret | Istock | Getty Images Millionaires are eyeing up European cities as they look to relocate — but London doesn’t make the top five, according to a new report. Some 83% of high-net-worth individuals — defined as those earning $1 million or more — who are considering moving countries favor city living for … Read more

NBC Olympics 2024 playbook has so far paid off

NBC Olympics 2024 playbook has so far paid off

Mike Tirico is seen on the set of NBCUniversal Paris 2024 Olympics coverage on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France.  Kristy Sparow | Getty Images Comcast’s NBCUniversal has a longstanding bet on the Olympics, but this summer the company threw all of its resources at the Games in a bid to grab more viewership — … Read more

John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly

John McFall, the Astronaut Flag Bearer at the Paris Paralympics, Is Ready to Fly

At first we studied how my disabilities and prosthesis might affect my ability to meet the requirements in-flight. At a later stage we went into detail, to the point of figuring out, for example, whether I should compulsorily use my prosthesis in space, since legs are hardly used there. In summary, I can say that … Read more

Who is Telegram founder Pavel Durov — and why was he arrested?

Who is Telegram founder Pavel Durov — and why was he arrested?

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov Manuel Blondeau – Corbis | Corbis News | Getty Images Chief executive officer of Telegram Pavel Durov was arrested at an airport on Saturday night outside Paris and placed in custody for alleged offences related to the messaging app, according to French media. The 39-year-old Russian-born billionaire was accused … Read more

Private jet flights: Covid-era demand wanes

Private jet flights: Covid-era demand wanes

A Gulfstream G-IV private jet flies past clouds at sunset on approach to Washington’s Reagan National Airport on June 12, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. J. David Ake | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to … Read more