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Sri Lankan get Mobile OnAir
AIX '14 Swiss-based connectivity company OnAir has unveiled a new contract with Sri Lanka Airlines. Due to join the One World Alliance in
May, the airline is updating its fleet and line fitting Mobile OnAir and Internet Onair on its six new Airbus A330-200s. SriLankan Airlines has the Airbus ALNAv2 inflight connectivity system installed on its aircraft, and global connectivity will be by Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband (SBB) satellites. “We’re delighted that SriLankan Airlines has decided to offer its passengers GSM and wifi while flying. The two services complement each other perfectly, providing exactly the online experience we all expect on the ground,” said Ian Dawkins, ceo of OnAir. “It is now the norm for all airlines to include connectivity when they are replacing or upgrading their fleets.” OnAir is the leading inflight connectivity
provider in Asia and the Middle East. It has approvals from over 100 countries, as well as roaming agreements with more than 375 mobile network operators. Combined with SwiftBroadband’s worldwide satellite network, airlines using OnAir can give
passengers the same level of connectivity on every flight. Existing customer Saudia is also choosing the internet and mobile GSM service for the eight B787s it has ordered. After equipping its A330 and B777 fleets with OnAir’s services, Saudia has seen a 400 percent increase in mobile data usage and 254 percent increase in internet usage over the last 12 months. The first of Saudia’s eight B787s is due
for delivery in December 2015. The aircraft will be equipped with a Thales TopConnect solution with OnAir’s wifi Internet and
mobile phone services over Inmarsat SBB. Another existing customer, Qatar
Airways, has also chosen Mobile OnAir and Internet Onair for two new Business A319s and nine A320s. TAAG Angola Airlines is doing the same for three B777-300ERs. Aurélie Branchereau-Giles of OnAir said
"Ours is an ideal alternative for airlines who have an old IFE or do not have an IFE at all. It allows passengers to use their phones with GSM exactly as they would on the ground. They can also use their PEDs to stream entertainment."
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Allegiant Systems speeds up
AIX '14 EPil, a customer relations management system, could help cut turnaround times, according to supplier Allegiant Systems.
Used by cabin crews, it is hardware agnostic and is currently in service with two US carriers. Allegiant installed it on Apple iPads issued to 750 flight attendants. The system stores passenger profiles, preferences, destinations, Frequent Flyer status
and can offer selling tips to maximise ancillary revenue. It can also be used for gate sales, home delivery purchases and buy on board. Other crew-focused applications include reporting, onboard manuals, messages and emergency protocols.
Said Brian Mooney, ceo Allegiant Systems, "In a connected environment, supplied for example by Row44 or Gogo, the application can also be used to control onboard inventory as products are consumed. This can speed up aircraft turnaround time."
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