Malaysia Airlines has chosen Viasat to outfit the airline’s new Boeing 737-8 fleet with its wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, also opting for the company’s high-quality internet connectivity on board.
The agreement includes factory installation of Viasat’s equipment and the first aircraft is expected to be delivered to Malaysia Airlines later this month.
Viasat says that, through this partnership, Malaysia Airlines’ customers will be offered an enhanced and curated in-flight experience through the airline’s wireless IFE system, MHstudio, with access to over 500 on-demand entertainment options and personalised shopping experiences.
Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said, “We are committed to continuously seeking ways to elevate our customer experience, providing personalised offerings and delivering exceptional onboard experiences with Malaysian hospitality. By empowering passengers with the flexibility to enjoy on-demand entertainment through the new in-flight entertainment system throughout their journey, this initiative represents just one facet of our ongoing commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.”
“We greatly admire Malaysia Airlines’ award-winning customer experience approach and have enjoyed working closely with the team to create a tailored connectivity solution for its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft and anticipated routes,” said Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial Aviation at Viasat. “The initial deliveries of these new aircraft equipped with the Viasat system is an exciting milestone for our partnership with Malaysia Airlines, and, more broadly, for in-flight connectivity in the Asia Pacific region.”
Malaysia Airlines will leverage Viasat’s Ka-band satellite network in Malaysia and Southeast Asia, including, once launched and in service, ViaSat-3 APAC.
