Currently, there are over 3.5 billion mobile phone users worldwide — more than half the people on Earth have a cell phone. In addition, nearly 40 airlines are bringing in-flight connectivity to fliers today. SITA, the world's leading specialist in air transport communication and information technology (IT) solutions, recently reported in its 2009 survey that 70 percent of the 116 global aircraft carriers it surveyed plan to introduce Wi-Fi and GSM/GPRS connectivity for short-haul flights by 2012, and around 65 percent for long flights. EMS serves all the major aviation OEMs and service providers with a broad range of air-to-ground, in cabin and satellite communications solutions that are enabling airlines to bring in-flight connectivity and in-flight entertainment to their passengers globally.
Satnews Daily
October 6th, 2009
Social Nets Now Flying With EMS Technologies
Currently, there are over 3.5 billion mobile phone users worldwide — more than half the people on Earth have a cell phone. In addition, nearly 40 airlines are bringing in-flight connectivity to fliers today. SITA, the world's leading specialist in air transport communication and information technology (IT) solutions, recently reported in its 2009 survey that 70 percent of the 116 global aircraft carriers it surveyed plan to introduce Wi-Fi and GSM/GPRS connectivity for short-haul flights by 2012, and around 65 percent for long flights. EMS serves all the major aviation OEMs and service providers with a broad range of air-to-ground, in cabin and satellite communications solutions that are enabling airlines to bring in-flight connectivity and in-flight entertainment to their passengers globally.