Company:SITAONAIR
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Telecommunications, Aviation |
| Predecessor | OnAir |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Parent | SITA |
| Website | www |
SITAONAIR is an in-flight telecommunications company that provides onboard connectivity services enabling airline passengers to use personal devices for services such as mobile messaging and internet access, and (where permitted) mobile voice calls.[1]
History
The business was established in 2005 as OnAir, a joint venture between SITA and Airbus, created to develop and market passenger connectivity services including GSM and internet access on aircraft.[2] In 2013, Airbus exited the venture by selling its remaining stake to SITA, making OnAir a wholly owned SITA subsidiary.[3] In 2015, SITA and OnAir announced a combined organization branded SITA OnAir (stylised SITAONAIR) focused on connected-aircraft solutions for airlines.[4]
Services
SITAONAIR provides aircraft connectivity services for both passenger communications and airline operational use.[5]
Passenger connectivity
OnAir-branded services have included:
- Internet OnAir, providing onboard internet access for passengers using their own devices.[6]
- Mobile OnAir, providing onboard GSM-based connectivity for mobile devices (for services such as messaging and mobile data, and in some cases voice calls).[7]
Airlines may choose to restrict onboard voice calls while still allowing messaging and data services.[8]
Aircraft and airline operations
In addition to passenger services, SITAONAIR has offered aircraft communications and data services intended to support airline operations, including cockpit and air traffic management-related connectivity and infrastructure solutions.[9]
Technology
OnAir’s passenger connectivity services have used satellite connectivity, including Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, and OnAir was selected by Inmarsat as a distribution partner for its Global Xpress service.[10][11]
See also
- Gogo Inflight Internet
- Connexion by Boeing
- AeroMobile
- SwiftBroadband
References
- ↑ "Case No COMP/M.3657 – AIRBUS / SITA". European Commission. 27 January 2005. https://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m3657_20050127_20310_en.pdf.
- ↑ "Case No COMP/M.3657 – AIRBUS / SITA". European Commission. 27 January 2005. https://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/decisions/m3657_20050127_20310_en.pdf.
- ↑ "Exclusive: SITA confirms it is exiting cabin inflight connectivity". Runway Girl Network. 29 March 2023. https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/03/sita-exiting-cabin-inflight-connectivity/.
- ↑ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/01/13/sita-and-onair-joint-business-looks-to-conjure-complete-connectivity/.
- ↑ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/01/13/sita-and-onair-joint-business-looks-to-conjure-complete-connectivity/.
- ↑ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. https://www.flightglobal.com/inmarsat-picks-gogo-and-onair-as-global-xpress-distribution-partners/103269.article.
- ↑ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. https://www.flightglobal.com/inmarsat-picks-gogo-and-onair-as-global-xpress-distribution-partners/103269.article.
- ↑ "Handytelefonate im Flugzeug: Lufthansa will weiterhin keine Anrufe erlauben" (in de). stern.de. 30 November 2013. https://www.stern.de/reise/service/handytelefonate-im-flugzeug-lufthansa-will-weiterhin-keine-anrufe-erlauben-3649136.html.
- ↑ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2015/01/13/sita-and-onair-joint-business-looks-to-conjure-complete-connectivity/.
- ↑ "Oman in world first after turning on mobile, Internet services". FlightGlobal. 2 March 2010. https://www.flightglobal.com/oman-in-world-first-after-turning-on-mobile-internet-services/92281.article.
- ↑ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. https://www.flightglobal.com/inmarsat-picks-gogo-and-onair-as-global-xpress-distribution-partners/103269.article.
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