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News
Issue #2001 - 14
(Apr. 2001)
(Updated
April 4, 2001)
PRODUCTS,
SERVICES & APPLICATIONS
Virgin Atlantic Airways Launches In-Flight Internet Access
U.K.-based Virgin Atlantic Airways
Ltd. has announced the deployment of in-flight
Internet and e-mail services for all passengers, traveling on board its
fleet of Boeing 747-400 and 747-200 aircraft, as well as its Airbus 340-300
aircraft.
Working with Seattle, W.A.-based Tenzing Communications, the airline can
offer its passengers an advanced in-flight entertainment system enabling
them to send and receive e-mail using their laptops or send personal notes
via the seat back video screen.
"The introduction of e-mail and Internet capabilities will enhance
our in-flight entertainment for all our passengers—unlike other airlines
who focus solely on those in business class. Economy passengers will be able
to e-mail friends and surf the Web while business passengers will be able to
remain connected and up-to-date with their e-mails throughout the
flight," Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Atlantic.
The American company said it will utilize satellite communications
equipment for air-to-ground communications with an on board proxy server
delivering content to passengers over a cabin LAN.
For more information: http://www.tenzing.com/pr_032601.html
Mobileinfo Comments and
Advisory: It is good to see more
airlines offer in-flight Internet services. Let Virgin show the way to the
big airlines.
Note: This news release may contain
forward-looking statements. Readers should take appropriate caution in
developing plans utilizing these products, services and technology
architectures. All trademarks used in this summary are
the property of their respective owners.
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