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 with Emirates Airline, operational on Malaysia Airlines and commitments from Qantas, V Australia and Saudi Arabian Airlines, AeroMobile is also teamed with Panasonic Avionics Corporation to offer a fully IFE integrated solution, in addition to their stand-alone solution. Voice, SMS and GPRS services are available using the passenger's own cell phone, PDA or BlackBerry, at a cost of usage set by the passenger's existing mobile phone subscription.

Customers

• Emirates - Service started March 2008
• Qantas - Trial on an B767 2008, GSM & GPRS (Email) Services
• V Australia - Boeing Line fit
• Malaysian Airlines - B777 Trial, GSM & GPRS (Email) Services
• Saudi Arabian Airlines - B777 Trial, GSM & GPRS (Email) Services

See also

• Inmarsat
• Connexion by Boeing
• Aircell
• Row 44

External links

• http://www.airfax.com/airfax/releases/showrelease.asp?id=2416
• http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/11/13/219503/dubai-2007-saudi-arabian-is-second-aeromobile-cellphone.html
• http://www.shephard.co.uk/news/110/
• http://www.mysinchew.com/node/18028?tid=14
• http://www.vaustralia.com.au/in-flight-services/connectivity/index.htm
• http://www.gsmworld.com/roaming/gsminfo/net_xata.shtml
• http://press.telenor.com/PR/200803/1203135_5_1.html
• http://www.arinc.com/products/aeromobile/

References

• http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=411509
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6127052.stm
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7308041.stm