United Continental has announced plans to install wifi internet access across over 300 of its aircraft from next year.
The holding company for United and Continental Airlines has selected Panasonic’s Ku-band satellite technology to provide connectivity on short and long-haul flights.
Work will begin to start installing the technology in mid-2012, with the enture mainline fleet expected to be fitted by 2015.
Aircraft that will benefit from include the group’s Airbus A319 and A320s, as well as Boeing 747, 757, 767, 777 and 787 aircraft.
United Continental says that aside from internet access, the technology will enable wireless streaming of video content.
Earlier this year the group announced a US$550 million investment in its onboard offering, including retrofitting B767 aircraft with fully-flat seating, and adding Economy Plus to more than 300 aircraft - for more information click here.
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Report by Mark Caswell
