Royal Jordanian Airlines will be enhancing its future passenger experience with Viasat’s in-flight connectivity solution across multiple fleets.
The carrier will equip more than 40 aircraft with Viasat connectivity systems. This will include plans to factory-install the system on Royal Jordanian Airlines’ new Embraer E2, Airbus A320, Airbus 321 and Boeing 787-9 fleets, as well as retrofitting its Boeing 787-8 widebody aircraft with the advanced Wi-Fi solution.
Don Buchman, VP and GM of Commercial Aviation at Viasat, said, “As Royal Jordanian Airlines looks to enhance its passenger experience for the future, we are proud to be part of enabling a next-level experience through fast and resilient connectivity wherever Royal Jordanian Airlines flies.
“We have worked closely with the team at Royal Jordanian Airlines to develop a solution that will match its goals and provide an advanced experience for passengers. We look forward to a successful relationship for many years to come.”
Viasat says that the connectivity service will be configured to provide passengers with a high-quality online experience, including fast internet speeds, streaming entertainment possibilities, real-time communication capabilities, and productivity options designed to keep passengers and crew connected throughout the flight.
The Wi-Fi will be available on flight routes in the Middle East region and beyond, with the Embraer E2 fleet operated on short-haul flights, the Airbus A320 family aircraft serving medium-haul routes and the Boeing 787s serving Royal Jordanian Airlines’ long-haul routes.
Samer Majali, Vice Chairman / Board Designee CEO of Royal Jordanian Airlines, said: “We are committed to providing our passengers with a superior in-flight experience. By introducing high-speed streaming Wi-Fi on our new fleets, and even installing it on some aircraft of our existing fleet, we are enabling state-of-the-art connectivity while in-flight, and providing passengers with an enhanced and curated entertainment experience. We are looking forward to introducing the first Wi-Fi on board our E2 Embraer Jets arriving by the end of this month.”
