Boeing to install high-speed Wi-Fi on new aircraft
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Boeing has signed an agreement that could lead to the installation of high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi systems on new aircraft before they leave the factory.
The deal, penned with ViaSat Inc, will allow airlines to specify whether they want to install ViaSat’s in-flight Wi-Fi system on their new Boeing jets. ViaSat claims that its in-flight internet speeds are “typically eight to 10 times faster than any other in-flight Wi-Fi system available today”.
The move to line-fit aircraft with Wi-Fi connectivity would allow airlines to avoid costly post-production installations, which involve aircraft being removed from service.
“Our agreement with Boeing is an important milestone giving our airline customers the ability to get the best onboard Wi-Fi system delivered with their new aircraft,” said Don Buchman, ViaSat’s vice president & general manager of commercial mobility.
“By selecting ViaSat in-flight communications for Boeing’s fleet, airlines now can differentiate their in-flight internet service with a flexible, sustainable business model that will continue to create value as more passengers use the service.”
ViaSat’s in-flight internet service is currently in operation on nearly 500 aircraft.
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