Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • PAL equips long-haul fleet with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Aerospace

PAL equips long-haul fleet with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is equipping its long-haul fleet with Inmarsat’s award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution.


Courtesy Inmarsat

Passengers on US, Canada and London flights will now enjoy speedier Wi-Fi through Inmarsat partner SITAONAIR’s inflight connectivity (IFC) service.

SITAONAIR has now activated GX Aviation’s high-speed broadband network and its IFC portal Internet ONAIR, onboard most of the PAL new-generation aircraft. SITAONAIR’s solution is empowering PAL to deliver the promises of the connected aircraft, with ‘at home’ connectivity services to satisfy passengers’ growing digital demands.

Advertisement
Advanced Engineering RT

Philippine Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer, Jaime Bautista, said: “We are taking our inflight passenger experience to the next level with SITAONAIR’s connectivity services over the high-speed capabilities of GX Aviation. We have high hopes that our partnership will help us achieve our mission of enhancing the total passenger experience while achieving operational efficiency.”

PAL, voted the Most Improved Airline in the World by airlineratings.com for 2019, now offers complimentary Wi-Fi to all passengers. The improved myPAL Wi-Fi Hi-Speed product also allows passengers to stay connected longer with an affordable renewal plan.

The latest move by PAL comes at a time when demand for IFC continues to accelerate. Inmarsat’s 2018 Inflight Connectivity Survey found that 86% of Asia-Pacific fliers would use inflight Wi-Fi if available on their next flight, with 78% declaring themselves more likely to rebook with an airline if high-quality Wi-Fi was available.

Advertisement
ODU RT 2

Chris Rogerson, Inmarsat Aviation’s Asia Pacific Regional Director, said: “GX Aviation is helping airlines to differentiate their services from competitors by offering marketing-leading inflight broadband capabilities. We are delighted that it has now being enjoyed by Philippine Airlines passengers and congratulate our partner SITAONAIR on this important achievement in the Asia Pacific region.”

New techniques have seen aircraft ground time for installation reduced by up to 70%. Previously, installing inflight connectivity services typically took about 15 days per aircraft to complete, but SITAONAIR achieved GX Aviation installation for Philippine Airways in just four days per aircraft.

Katrina Korzenowski, SITAONAIR Vice President, Asia Pacific, added: “With our customisable Internet ONAIR portal, Philippine Airlines will be equipped to provide its most enhanced, brand-defining, personalised passenger experience yet, from the forefront of the connected aircraft age.”
 

Advertisement
General Atomics LB
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

Aerospace

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic CEOs to speak at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024

28 March 2024

Aviation leaders Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic and Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways as keynote speakers at the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

Airframe Designs helps to lead additive manufacturing industry body

Aerospace

Airframe Designs helps to lead additive manufacturing industry body

27 March 2024

Airframe Designs has joined a national industry body to help lead the development of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the UK.

Leonardo secures presence at Bahrain International Airshow

Aerospace Defence Events

Leonardo secures presence at Bahrain International Airshow

26 March 2024

Italian aerospace, defence and security firm, Leonardo has secured its presence at the Bahrain International Airshow for the seventh year.

Made Smarter and tech institutes to demystify digital transformation

Aerospace

Made Smarter and tech institutes to demystify digital transformation

26 March 2024

Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper.

Advertisement
ODU RT 2
Britten-Norman secures new investment

Aerospace

Britten-Norman secures new investment

25 March 2024

Britten Norman has secured new investment from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”) The new investors are making funds available to Britten-Norman to fund working capital and to drive successful long-term growth.

First disability flying lessons to be launched at Kent airport

Aerospace

First disability flying lessons to be launched at Kent airport

25 March 2024

The UK’s disabled flying charity Aerobility has partnered with Lydd Aero Club in Kent to provide opportunities for lessons and experience flights for people living with disabilities, at Kent airport.

Advertisement
Marshall RT