Ivory Coast airline, Air Côte d’Ivoire, is extending its partnership with SITAONAIR for in-flight connectivity across its new fleet of A320neo aircraft.
With deployment expected in September 2020, the new fleet will enter service with SITAONAIR’s Mobile ONAIR and Internet ONAIR Wi-Fi over Inmarsat’s GX Aviation network.
“It’s true that passenger expectations are growing. There is also increasing pressure to provide tailored services that cover the breadth of our passengers’ needs and data consumption,” commented René Decurey, Chief Executive Officer, Air Côte d’Ivoire. He added that the airline has opted to work with SITAONAIR as it continues to concentrate on providing “enhanced, new generation in-flight connectivity services” for passengers.
SITAONAIR said its Internet ONAIR portal will also provide the airline with a host of additional services and the potential for new ancillary revenues – as well as personalised content for its passengers. Through SITAONAIR’s Mobile ONAIR services passengers can enjoy a mobile connection in-flight, similar to their experience on the ground, while the company suggests increased connectivity bandwidth provides enhanced reliability.
Stephan Egli, Commercial VP Middle-East, Africa & Europe, SITAONAIR, added: “Having previously deployed SITAONAIR’s Internet ONAIR solution over SwiftBroadband, the move to GX reflects Air Côte d’Ivoire’s dedication to delivering true passenger satisfaction that’s future-proofed.”
