Emirates Signs A380 Deal with OnAir

Emirates has signed an agreement to install full Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir in-flight passenger communications services on their Airbus A380 aircraft fleet. All 90 of the flagship, double-decker aircraft operating on long-haul intercontinental routes will be equipped with the system.

The system allows passengers to use their mobile phones, smart phones and BlackBerry devices onboard Emirates A380 aircraft to make voice calls, send SMS text messages or utilise data services wirelessly to their iPod, iPhone, iPad and laptops equipped with GPRS modems.

Emirates will commence installation of the OnAir connectivity features on its A380 aircraft at the beginning of 2011, allowing passengers to access the internet via WIFI on personal portable devices such as laptops, smartphones and mobile telephones.

The first OnAir-equipped Emirates Airbus 380 will come into service in June 2012.

"Emirates inflight entertainment system is a consistent global award winner and we are constantly looking to enhance the services we provide to our passengers," said Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline. "Our decision to install a full set of inflight connectivity services is part of our on-going effort to provide customers with the real-time access to information that they demand." 

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