AsiaSat 8 spacecraft on the vibration table for testing. Photo: AsiaSat
[Via Satellite 08-19-2015] AsiaSat has reached an agreement with In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) service provider Aircom Pacific for using AsiaSat’s transponder capacity and uplinking services. Under the agreement, Aircom Pacific will use Ka-band and Ku-band capacity on AsiaSat 7 and AsiaSat 8 to deliver its IFE&C services for airlines flying routes over Asia. These services include Wi-Fi broadband Internet, streaming TV and videos, streaming gaming, cellular connectivity, and real-time Duty Free shopping, and travel services.
“The airline industry is intensely competitive. In-flight entertainment and connectivity will be the key for airlines to achieve differentiation and to boost passenger loyalty. Working with AsiaSat to launch this brand new range of in-flight services, we anticipate providing our partner airlines better value, improved and more convenient services to their passengers,” said Alan Gallant, chief marketing officer of Aircom Pacific.
The post Aircom Pacific Leases Multiple Transponders across AsiaSat Fleet appeared first on Via Satellite.