It is scheduled to enter service in 2024
Emirates Airlines equips 50 A350 aircraft with high-speed broadband internet
The Airbus A350 is the first in the airline's fleet to benefit from the Global Express satellite network.
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Adel Al Redha: “Providing a world-class experience on board is of paramount importance to (Emirates Airlines).”
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Emirates Airlines announced its intention to provide the new high-speed broadband on 50 Airbus A350 aircraft, which are scheduled to enter service within its fleet in 2024.
The carrier said in a statement yesterday that the new system, powered by GX Aviation, a subsidiary of Inmarsat, significantly improves the passenger experience with improved connectivity and greater global coverage, even on flights over the North Pole.
satellites
The Airbus A350 will become the first in the Emirates fleet to benefit from Inmarsat's Global Xpress satellite network, which operates the first and only broadband network available globally, ensuring that passengers enjoy a seamless connection. My world is unbroken, regardless of their destinations.
The advanced high-speed broadband capabilities will also allow Emirates Airlines passengers to stay in touch with family, friends and work, surf the Internet and enjoy social media.
The Global Express network, which will power the broadband on board, consists of five Ka-band satellites and will be augmented by the addition of seven more satellites as part of the technology roadmap funded entirely by Inmarsat.
A global experience
"Providing a world-class experience on board is critical to (Emirates Airlines), and we understand the importance of internet connectivity during flights," said Adel Al-Ridha, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Airlines.
He added, "We have worked for years, in cooperation with (Inmarsat) and our supplier partners, to ensure the availability of wireless internet (Wi-Fi) on all our aircraft."
Al Redha continued, "We look forward to finding ways and options to improve connectivity on board our aircraft, through the use of (GX Aviation) for our fleet of (Airbus A350) aircraft."
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For his part, Senior Vice President of Aircraft Communications at Inmarsat Aviation, William Haute Marchand, said: “We are pleased to join (Emirates Airlines) in (GX Aviation), and this will be the first fleet of the carrier to be equipped with our system, which has a good advantage to meet the expectations of passengers.” Growing around the digital experience on board »
It is noteworthy that Emirates Airlines has also made connectivity improvements for Skywards members, including free internet access throughout the flight for all gold and silver class members traveling in business class, in addition to first class, and platinum class members traveling in any class. .
investments
Emirates Airlines' plan to add high-speed broadband on board the A350 aircraft is the latest addition to the airline's multibillion-dollar investment in its on-board products and passenger experience, which includes the largest retrofit project for a fleet of 120 aircraft, and extensive investments in menu development. food and food and beverage experiences, as well as plans to introduce next-generation inflight entertainment systems on the new aircraft, and a cabin crew training program designed, in collaboration with École Hoteliers de Lausanne, the world's most famous hotel school.
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