OnAir… Adding To Solar’s Success With Support… (SATCOM)

[SatNews] OnAir is delighted with the success of the Solar Impulse project, which is pushing…

…the boundaries of solar-powered flight. The team is currently flying from the West Coast of the US to the East Coast.

“I am thrilled the Solar Impulse journey across the US is going so well,” said Ian Dawkins, OnAir CEO. “This is the type of innovation that determines the future of air travel. It requires skill, hard work and, above all, determination. I am particularly pleased we are doing our bit by providing the satellite technology for Solar Impulse’s connectivity.”

OnAir, a leading provider of inflight connectivity for airlines and business jets, supplies the Solar Impulse team with SwiftBroadband satellite technology. It includes the ground infrastructure, specifically designed, with Swisscom, to ensure global air-to-ground communications for the aircraft whenever and wherever it flies. The ultimate aim of the Solar Impulse project is to fly the first solar-powered aircraft around the world. The flight is scheduled for 2015.

OnAir’s connectivity products allow passengers to use their phones, tablets and smartphones during flights, over its onboard mobile phone and Wi-Fi networks.