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October 30th, 2012

OnAir+ Honeywell... Flight Rights (Comms)


[SatNews] OnAir and Honeywell (NYSE: HON) have signed an agreement making OnAir the distributor of...

...Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Ka-band aircraft connectivity services to the business and general aviation segment. The five-year agreement gives passengers access to high-speed, in-flight wireless broadband. Geneva-based OnAir already distributes this technology to commercial airlines.

OnAir provides the technology that allows airlines and business jet passengers worldwide mobile connectivity to make calls, browse online and text from the comfort of their aircraft seat just as they would on the ground. OnAir's in-flight mobile phone and Wi-Fi products can be used across the world, over land and water. OnAir has a unique network of regulatory authorizations from over 80 countries and more than 350 roaming agreements with mobile network operators. Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band will be available to all business and general aviation aircraft types from early 2015.