AeroMobile

AeroMobile was established as a Joint Venture between ARINC and Telenor in 2006. Headquartered in London with operations in Oslo, Dubai, Singapore and Seattle, AeroMobile is a global independent cellular provider serving the aviation sector.

In full commercial service today with Emirates, operational on Malaysia Airlines and commitments from Qantas, V Australia and Saudi Arabian Airlines, AeroMobile provides a turnkey solution for hardware, installation, certification and operation of cellular voice and data services. AeroMobile is teamed with Panasonic Avionics Corporation for a fully IFE integrated cellular solution.

AeroMobile enabled the world’s first authorised in-flight mobile phone calls on a commercial flight between Dubai and Casablanca on 20th March 2008.

Services:

• Voice, SMS and GPRS services available using your own cell phone, PDA or BlackBerry • AeroMobile creates a “virtual country” on board the aircraft • Passengers simply roam into and out of the aircraft as if traveling aboard • Cost of usage is set by the passengers existing mobile phone subscription

Customers:

• Qantas • Emirates Airline • Saudi Arabian Airlines • V Australia • Malaysia Airlines

See also:

• Panasonic Avionics Corporation • Telenor • ARINC • Inmarsat • Connexion by Boeing • Aircell • Row 44

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