Thales expects 98% passenger connectivity on upgraded JetBlue A320s
Thales is aiming for 98% connectivity for passengers on JetBlue Airways’ upgraded inflight experience being rolled out by the airline on its Airbus A320s starting next year. In January, JetBlue unveiled an A320 cabin “restyling” that will include what the airline is calling a fully connected inflight experience. Thales and ViaSat will enable gate-to-gate high-speed Internet access, which will be connected to new seatback TV screens and be available for free. A streaming TV inflight entertainment (IFE) system will be provided by Thales via its STV+ product. Thales CE Alan Pellegrini conceded that 100% gate-to-gate connectivity won’t be possible. “There can be physical disruptions that occur,” he said, noting that any route that goes over the Atlantic at a good distance from the US East Coast will lose connectivity to satellites. <br/>
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Thales expects 98% passenger connectivity on upgraded JetBlue A320s
Thales is aiming for 98% connectivity for passengers on JetBlue Airways’ upgraded inflight experience being rolled out by the airline on its Airbus A320s starting next year. In January, JetBlue unveiled an A320 cabin “restyling” that will include what the airline is calling a fully connected inflight experience. Thales and ViaSat will enable gate-to-gate high-speed Internet access, which will be connected to new seatback TV screens and be available for free. A streaming TV inflight entertainment (IFE) system will be provided by Thales via its STV+ product. Thales CE Alan Pellegrini conceded that 100% gate-to-gate connectivity won’t be possible. “There can be physical disruptions that occur,” he said, noting that any route that goes over the Atlantic at a good distance from the US East Coast will lose connectivity to satellites. <br/>
