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Japan Gov’t Selects Connexion by Boeing for In-flight Connectivity |
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SEATTLE, May 3, 2006/Satnews Daily/ — The Government of Japan has chosen Connexion by Boeing, a business of Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), to provide in-flight Internet access for e-mail, data and voice services.
The agreement calls for the installation of the Connexion by Boeing mobile information service on two 747-400 executive transport aircraft operated by the Government of Japan starting in February 2007. Installation of the Connexion by Boeing next-generation antenna will be performed by Japan Airlines. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Ed Laase, director of Connexion by Boeing Government and Executive Programs, said while the Connexion service is used by airline passengers worldwide, there also is huge value in real-time information and Internet access for this specialized area of executive transportation. The two aircraft to be modified are used by the Government of Japan to provide transportation for the Emperor and high-ranking government officials.
The agreement includes the Connexion by Boeing Executive Private Voice option, a hybrid Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that provides a high quality point-to-point telephone service at a significant cost savings over current services offered by other providers. Recent Stories: Connexion by Boeing Has New Leaders in International Relations Air China Selects Connexion by Boeing as its In-Flight Internet Service Provider Intelsat to Support Connexion by Boeing Launch of Maritime Service |
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