Fri, Dec 03, 2004
First in the World to Bring Live International TV To The
Skies
Singapore Airlines and Connexion by
Boeing Thursday announced the signing of a definitive service
agreement for the installation of high-speed, in-flight Internet
service on the carrier's long-haul fleet.
This agreement positions SIA, the world's leading commercial
airline, as one of the first carriers to offer real-time broadband
service for its passengers. SIA will achieve another world's first
in 2005 when it brings live international TV on board, beamed
through Connexion by Boeing to the passengers' laptops.
Passengers using the Connexion by Boeing service aboard equipped
SIA aircraft will be able to connect real-time to their corporate
virtual private networks, send and receive emails and surf the
Internet while in the air. Passengers will also be introduced to a
whole new era of in-flight entertainment when live international TV
is made available in mid-2005. The exciting channel lineup will
initially include four international news channels, with sports
content to be added at a later date.
SIA plans to initially offer the Connexion by Boeing service on
its Singapore-London route in the first quarter of next year and
eventually expand the capability to selected flights worldwide.
"This strategic move by Singapore
Airlines helps ensure that its passengers will be at the forefront
of the in-flight connectivity revolution," said Connexion by Boeing
President Scott Carson. "We commend Singapore Airlines for its
leadership in the development of its CyberCabin concept and
providing passengers with additional choices for how to spend their
time in flight. We look forward to working together with them to
add an exciting new element to their in-cabin passenger
services."
"The possibilities for our customers are truly endless.
Passengers can choose to work, play or surf the Internet on-board
and watch live TV from the comfort of their seats. And this is over
and above the over 400 entertainment options that we already
feature on our flights," said Singapore Airlines' Senior
Vice-President, Product and Services, Yap Kim Wah, "Our partnership
with Connexion by Boeing is an excellent example of how we embrace
technology to bring more lifestyle choices to our valued
customers."
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