BA to debut Inmarsat's in-flight connectivity in summer 2017

News Broadband Global 2 NOV 2016
BA to debut Inmarsat's in-flight connectivity in summer 2017
Inmarsat won an order from International Airlines Group (IAG) to provide seamless 4G and satellite in-flight connectivity across its short-haul fleet.

Inmarsat's European Aviation Network (EAN) will make its debut aboard a British Airways A321, in the summer of 2017.

Up to 341 Airbus A320 family aircraft in IAG's fleets will be fitted with EAN, which combines Inmarsat's new dedicated S-band satellite with a new LTE mobile terrestrial network provided by Deutsche Telekom.

As well as BA, IAG's Vueling, Iberia and Aer Lingus branded operations will also offer inflight Wi-Fi on their narrow-bodied jets, with bandwidth capacity and connection speeds similar to those offered by domestic consumer broadband services.

IAG said that by 2019, 90 percent of its planes will be fitted with high-quality connectivity.

In-flight Wi-Fi is already common in the US. IAG announced in-flight connectivity for long-haul flights earlier this year, and Netherlands-based carrier KLM also said it was equipping its entire long-haul fleet with the technology.

Inmarsat also announced today the commercial launch of Jet ConneX, its in-flight broadband service for business aviation customers. 

Categories:

Internet

Companies:

Inmarsat,  Deutsche Telekom

Regions:

Global

Tags:

Data services, Wi-Fi, Launch, Wireless, Internet Access, Enterprise, 4G - LTE, Satellite, Contract & orders

Related Articles

EUROPE 28 OKT 2019

EAN's on-board Wi-Fi debuts on European low-cost flights

Almost five million passengers travelling on more than 35,000 flights have so far been able to access the European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight broadband service developed by Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom (DT). In a statement, DT provided further details of the soft launch of EAN-supported inflight technology on five initial short-haul aircraft operated by European low-cost airline Vueling. The rollout will progressively continue over the coming months, with installations expected to be completed on Vuel

GLOBAL 23 MEI 2017

Jet ConneX available to more Boeing business jet customers

Inmarsat's Jet ConneX inflight Wi-Fi service became available to a growing number of Boeing business jet customers worldwide using the Lufthansa Technik Two-In-One Solution (TIOS) radome. The TIOS radome, which connects to Jet ConneX using exclusive JetWave hardware produced by Inmarsat partner Honeywell, was recently type approved for Boeing Business Jet 3 (based on the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft). In addition, it has already been approved for Boeing Business Jets 1 and 2, which are based on Boeing's 737-70

EUROPE 19 APR 2017

T-Mobile rondt netwerk voor luchtvaart af

T-Mobile laat weten de technische infrastructuur van het grondnetwerk voor het luchtruim boven Nederland en de Noordzee te hebben afgerond. Het European Aviation Network (EAN) wordt in de grootste West-Europese landen gelanceerd en staat gepland voor eind 2017/begin 2018. T-Mobile werkt via moederconcern Deutsche Telekom samen met de Britse satelliet-provider Inmarsat. Om snel internet aan boord van vliegtuigen aan te kunnen bieden, werken alle partners aan zowel een satellietnetwerk als aan een LTE-grondne

EUROPE 8 MRT 2017

IAG picks Inmarsat tech for in-flight broadband service

Inmarsat has confirmed that International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling, will be the launch customer for its European Aviation Network (EAN) high-speed in-flight broadband service. Under the terms of the contract, IAG plans to equip in excess of 300 aircraft with EAN and aims to have 90 percent of its short haul fleet complete by early 2019. Inmarsat said EAN is the first platform to integrate connectivity from a satellite, operated by Inmarsat,

EUROPE 21 DEC 2016

Inmarsat, ESA voltooien testvluchten Iris Precursor

Inmarsat heeft de eerste succesvolle testvluchten afgerond binnen het project Iris Precursor, bedoeld voor de modernisering van verkeersmanagement in het Europese luchtruim. Iris Precursor focust zich in het bijzonder op de ontwikkeling van veilige satellietgebaseerde datacommunicatie die de capaciteit van het Europese luchtruim moet vergroten. Zo moeten vluchttijden worden gereduceerd, maar ook is het de bedoeling dat er minder brandstof wordt gebruikt en CO2 wordt uitgestoten. Inmarsat voert het project u

EUROPE 20 DEC 2016

Inmarsat, ESA complete first test flights for Iris Precursor

Inmarsat successfully completed the first flight trials for Iris Precursor, a project whose aim is to enhance and modernise air traffic management over European airspace. Iris Precursor focuses on the development and deployment of secure satellite-based data link communications to significantly optimise European airspace capacity, leading to overall reductions in flight times, fuel burn and CO2 emissions. Iris Precursor aims to complement existing terrestrial data link communications (VDL2), which are expec

EUROPE 8 DEC 2016

Inmarsat lanceert EAN-satelliet met Arianespace

Inmarsat heeft een contract gesloten met Arianespace voor de lancering van zijn S-band satelliet voor het European Aviation Network (EAN). De nieuwe satelliet zal worden gelanceerd door de Ariane 5-draagraket die werd ontwikkeld door de European Space Agency (ESA) en het Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales. Naar verwachting zal de lancering mid-2017 plaatsvinden vanaf het Guiana Space Center in Kourou, Frans Guyana.

GLOBAL 6 DEC 2016

Air France-KLM to consider European Aviation Network

Air France-KLM is considering the new European Aviation Network to boost its offering of in-flight broadband services. Other options are also under consideration, the company told Telecompaper. The EAN, based on a LTE ground network and satellite, has just completed its first successful test and is expected to start service next year. IAG, the owner of BA and Iberia, is the first customer for the services. Air France-KLM already offers in-flight broadband, working with Panasonic and AirFi, among others.

GLOBAL 5 DEC 2016

Air France KLM bekijkt European Aviation Network

Air France onderzoekt in hoeverre de luchtvaartmaatschappij het European Aviation Network (EAN) in kan zetten om sneller internet aan boord van zijn vliegtuigen mogelijk te maken. Tegelijkertijd worden ook andere opties onder de loep genomen, al laat Air France KLM in het midden welke dat zijn. Dat laat een woordvoerder weten naar aanleiding van vragen van Telecompaper. Air France KLM heeft nog geen concrete plannen met het netwerk waarmee eind vorige maand de eerste succesvolle testvluchten werden gerealis

EUROPE 2 DEC 2016

Deutsche Telekom en Inmarsat geven boost aan in-flight connectivity

Deutsche Telekom en Inmarsat startten eind september vorig jaar de ontwikkeling van EAN waarbij Inmarsat garant stond voor de connectiviteit van zijn nieuwe S-band satelliet terwijl DT zorg droeg voor de internetverbinding aan de grond. Tot de overige technologiepartners behoren Nokia en Thales. De verwachting is dat Europese luchtreizigers medio 2017 de beschikking krijgen over een breedbandinternetverbinding.

EUROPE 28 NOV 2016

EAN conducts 1st tests of LTE satellite internet for planes

The European Aviation Network (EAN), the first ground-to-air network for in-flight broadband services, has conducted its first test flights in the UK. The EAN is operated by satellite operator Inmarsat and its mobile network partner Deutsche Telekom, along with equipment suppliers Nokia and Thales. Commercial services over the network are expected to start in mid-2017.

GLOBAL 17 NOV 2016

Panasonic Avionics picks Ericsson for 5G-ready core

Ericsson was selected by Panasonic Avionics to enable new connectivity services to the aviation and additional multiple markets. Under the terms of the new contract, Ericsson will implement its 5G-ready core platform for Panasonic Avionics through its subsidiary AeroMobile, an inflight connectivity provider and registered mobile network operator. The platform will enable crew and passengers on aircraft, cruise ships and yachts, and employees in the and mining sectors, to enjoy 2G, 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi connecti

GLOBAL 4 NOV 2016

Gogo revenue up 17% to USD 147.3 mln in Q3

Gogo reported revenue up 17 percent year-on-year in Q3 to USD 147.3 million. Service revenue increased to USD 129.1 million, up 20 percent from Q3 2015, driven by a 17 percent increase in commercial aircraft online to 2,885, a 20 percent increase in ATG business aircraft online to 3,974, and increased customer usage across all segments. Net loss increased to USD 33.3 million, up 15 percent from Q3 2015, and adjusted EBITDA increased to a record USD 15.2 million, up 57 percent from Q3 2015.

GLOBAL 1 NOV 2016

Inmarsat's in-flight broadband service for jets takes off

Inmarsat announced the commercial service introduction of Jet ConneX, its in-flight broadband service for business aviation customers. Jet ConneX offers onboard connectivity service that is on par with broadband available on the ground. It enables web browsing, live television streaming, file downloads and more, with global coverage that ensures a consistent service on flight routes worldwide. Jet ConneX customers will have high-speed connectivity over 100 percent of major aircraft routes and every island g

UNITED KINGDOM 22 SEP 2016

European Aviation Network installs first LTE antennas in UK

The European Aviation Network (EAN), a project led by Deutsche Telekom in cooperation with Inmarsat, announced it made further progress and that its first LTE antennas are now in place in Hampshire in the South of England. EAN is the world's first combined high-speed network for the airspace above Europe. The partners are working together to enable broadband internet access on board as the EAN combines satellite connectivity from a new Inmarsat S-band satellite with a LTE-based ground network developed and

Just In

19 DEC 16:42

SLT-Mobitel launches 5G network in Sri Lanka

19 DEC 16:19

Dialog Axiata launches 5G network, connects 1.5 million subscribers

19 DEC 15:56

UK govt to ban AI-enabled nudification apps to protect women, girls

19 DEC 15:42

3 UK launches last-minute Christmas sale

Commentary

13:56

Video market set for slower growth ahead

11:38

Netflix buys Warner Bros to deepen content catalogue

11:11

KPN's mixed performance in Q3 raises questions for strategy day

15:26

Stock markets breaking records but what happened to Odido's IPO plans?

Background

01:04

The week in telecom: Wi-Fi bolt-ons take off to boost broadband growth, video market works on consolidation

01:39

The week in telecom: Netflix wins bidding for Warner Bros, Apple poaches new execs, Samsung debuts trifold

13:51

Proximus vs. Telenet: Proximus performs better in Q3 while Telenet uses up cash

14:16

Proximus Domestic still struggling with low margins

Complete profile

Before downloading the whitepaper, we would like to ask you to complete your profile with company and position. After confirming you will receive the white paper.