Panasonic Avionics Corporation subsidiary, AeroMobile, a leading inflight mobile connectivity provider, has launched mobile connectivity onboard EGYPTAIR Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
This launch marks a significant time for EGYPTAIR; considered Africa’s pioneer and leading airline, and the flag carrier of Egypt, as it responds to the ever growing demand for connectivity from travelers.
With this launch, EGYPTAIR has achieved a major milestone by initiating the deployment of mobile and internet connectivity across its entire fleet of Dreamliner aircraft. In addition to the onboard Wi-Fi and live TV service, passengers will be able to access the AeroMobile network to connect their roaming-enabled GSM mobile phones to use mobile data services, send and receive SMS messages and emails, and make and receive calls.
Following the successful introduction of its first two aircraft with inflight mobile connectivity in Spring 2019, EGYPTAIR are set to complete their roll out through Autumn 2019.
The B787-9 fleet with inflight mobile connectivity will serve destinations including Europe, America and Asia during 2019.