TPG News & Events

United Airlines (UAL) and TPG's (TPG) DirecTV are teaming up to enable passengers to watch live streaming TV on Starlink-enabled, United seatback screens through July 20, the companies announced. "In 2024, United set a new standard of inflight connectivity by signing the industry's largest agreement of its kind with SpaceX to bring Starlink's fast, reliable Wi-Fi service to the airline's mainline and regional aircraft fleet, for free for MileagePlus members. Today, Starlink is active on more than 400 United mainline and United Express aircraft, and the carrier expects to outfit its entire fleet before the end of 2027," United stated.

TPG (TPG) announced that Axel Andre has been named Partner and CFO of TPG, effective July 27. Andre will succeed Jack Weingart, who will transition fully into his position as the CEO of TPG's Global Wealth Solutions business, a role he added to his responsibilities last year focused on leading and building out the firm's wealth platform. Andre joins TPG from Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), where he served as EVP and CFO, and was a member of the Executive Committee.