Libyan Airlines to use OnAir in-flight mobile

Libyan Airlines and OnAir have announced an agreement to install Mobile OnAir inflight services on Libyan Airlines' brand new fleet of seven Airbus A320 aircraft flying routes across Europe and the Middle East. The airline is expecting delivery of the aircraft in 2010, and is the first single-aisle operator in Africa to announce plans to offer passengers inflight connectivity services.
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Libyan Airlines’ passengers will be able to stay connected inflight using their own devices to make and receive phone-calls, send and receive text messages and emails, and access the Internet.
 
Capt. Mohamed M. Ibsem, CEO, Libyan Airlines, said: “Providing this service will help differentiate us from the competition and is part of our ongoing drive to constantly improve levels of service for our passengers. Aboard these brand new Libyan Airlines aircraft, our passengers will be able to stay in touch with colleagues, family and friends while they travel. We selected OnAir because it offers the best service, is the most technologically advanced system, and represents the best way forward to take advantage of ongoing technology development.”
 
Mobile OnAir uses the industry’s most advanced and extensive infrastructure for mobile communications, along with Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, high capacity services from Inmarsat 4th generation satellites. And according to OnAir, this gives Libyan Airlines’ passengers the best reach and performance available today.

 

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