Inmarsat to supply broadband to AirAsia planes
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Communications services provider Inmarsat said on Wednesday that it would supply AirAsia Group with its next-generation GX Aviation in-flight broadband to more than 120 Airbus aircraft.
The contract covers Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft across the AirAsia Group and the first onboard installations of GX Aviation are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2018. The deal also covers aircraft operated by the carrier’s long-haul arm AirAsia X.
Inmarsat added that installations could also include additional aircraft types due for delivery in the coming years, such as the Airbus A350.
Inmarsat Aviation President Philip Balaam said the contract meant that more than 1,300 aircraft had been fitted with, or were waiting for the installation of, Inmarsat’s GX Aviation and European Aviation Network service.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific aircraft types will receive Inmarsat's broadband service?
Which specific aircraft types will receive Inmarsat's broadband service?
The contract covers Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft within the AirAsia Group. Installations may also include additional aircraft types delivered in the coming years, such as the Airbus A350.
Q.When are the first installations of the GX Aviation service expected to begin?
When are the first installations of the GX Aviation service expected to begin?
The first onboard installations of the GX Aviation service are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2018. This will start with AirAsia's Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.
Q.Does this deal include AirAsia's long-haul flights?
Does this deal include AirAsia's long-haul flights?
Yes, the deal explicitly covers aircraft operated by AirAsia's long-haul arm, AirAsia X. This means passengers on longer routes will also have access to the new broadband service.
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