Inmarsat has signed partner agreements with Sada Al Ammah and Global Beam Telecom to deliver cockpit safety services and passenger cabin broadband Wi-Fi connectivity (GX Aviation for commercial airlines and Jet ConneX for business jets) to companies based in Saudi-Arabia, enabling airline and business aviation passengers to browse the internet, stream video and music, check and update social media and more during their flights.
“We are delighted to be working closely with Sada Al Ammah and Global Beam Telecom to offer our world-leading services in Saudi Arabia for the first time,” said Mike Carter, President of Inmarsat Enterprise. “Our partners have a wealth of experience and understanding of the local markets, which coupled with the strength and reliability of Inmarsat’s services, make a powerful combination that we feel will provide a foundation for connectivity excellence and growth in the region.”
“Saudi Arabia is a fast-growing and important market for aviation connectivity solutions,” said Philip Balaam, President of Inmarsat Aviation. “Inmarsat looks forward to working with commercial airlines in Saudi Arabia to upgrade them to the world’s leading aviation connectivity solutions, covering high-speed in-flight passenger broadband in the aircraft cabin and gold standard operations and safety in the cockpit.”
