Ka-band Embraced by Inmarsat, OnAir

Inmarsat and OnAir have signed a contract finalizing the appointment of OnAir as the first aviation distribution partner for Global Xpress, a cabin communication system described as “the first global Ka-band network to provide in-flight broadband connectivity for the aeronautical market.”

OnAir uses Inmarsat SwiftBroadband to provide the connectivity for Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir. The Geneva, Switzerland-based in-flight connectivity specialist has been working with Inmarsat on a seamless deployment path from SwiftBroadband to Global Xpress in preparation for the formal introduction of Global Xpress.