RwandAir to Offer Inflight Mobile and Wi-Fi Services

RwandAir has become the fourth African airline to choose SITAONAIR as its connectivity provider.

RwandAir has two A330s, both of which will be line fitted with mobile phone and Wi-Fi services. The first A330 will be delivered in October 2016.

SITAONAIR connectivity uses Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband, which provides global coverage, along with an option to upgrade to GX Aviation when it comes to market, in 2016.

“With connectivity expanding in the African aviation market and RwandAir continuously trailing blazes in customer services automation, it is imperative for RwandAir to be among the first airlines to offer mobile phone and Wi-Fi services to passengers travelling in the Central- Eastern part of Africa,” said Jean Paul Nyirubutama, Deputy CEO & COO of RwandAir. “With SITAONAIR, we can provide our esteemed customers with the connectivity they expect from us, as well as formulate a plan for the easy upgrade to GX Aviation when it becomes available.”