Etihad Airways launches ‘Etihad Wi-Fly’ connectivity
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Etihad Airways has launched its inflight internet and mobile connectivity service, ‘Etihad Wi-Fly’ – using Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite.
The first aircraft to have the technology will be the Airbus A330-200 which takes long haul flights across Etihad’s destinations including Manchester, Brussels and Munich.
James Hogan, Etihad Airways president and chief executive officer, said: “’Etihad Wi-Fly’ is a result of the 10-year, US$1 billion agreement we signed with Panasonic Avionics in November 2011. We continue to invest in our product and consider ways to offer our guests the most engaging and dynamic inflight entertainment options. The broadband Internet is high-speed, in line with what our guests would experience at home or at work, so we believe this will be hugely popular.
“By the end of Q1 2013, we will have 10 ‘Etihad Wi-Fly’-equipped aircraft, and I am pleased to announce that by the end of 2014, every single Etihad Airways aircraft will be equipped for inflight connectivity.”