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Aircell to Provide First Inflight Wi-Fi in Canada

September 12, 2008

By Nora Gray

Air Canada has announced plans to offer Gogo inflight Wi-Fi service as early as next spring through an agreement with Aircell. The service will be available on the airline's Airbus A319 aircraft on select flights to the U.S. west coast. Passengers will be able to access Gogo Wi-Fi with a standard, Wi-Fi equipped laptop or Personal Electronic Device (PED).

Air Canada Wi-Fi to be Available on Select Flights to the U.S. West Coast

Air Canada said in order to rollout Gogo quickly, the system will be powered by Aircell's existing network and will only be available in the U.S. initially. However, upon successful completion of the first phase, Air Canada plans to extend the system throughout its North American and International markets as Aircell's coverage network expands.

"Air Canada prides itself on connecting Canada and the world and an important element of staying connected today is having use of the internet. That is why Air Canada is taking a major step forward to becoming the first Canadian airline to provide its customers inflight, online access through Gogo. In cooperation with Aircell, and pending Canadian regulatory approvals, we plan to eventually offer internet access system-wide so customers can email, work, and surf the Net while flying, and more fully enjoy their travel experience," said Charles McKee, vice president of marketing, at Air Canada.

Aircell's Gogo Service Creates a Wi-Fi Hotspot at 35,000 Feet

Aircell is a provider of airborne communications and has built a mobile broadband network for commercial and business aviation. In 2008, the Aircell Network and its inflight portal, Gogo, revolutionized the commercial airline passenger flight experience by delivering a robust Internet experience at 35,000 feet, turning a commercial airplane into a Wi-Fi hotspot. In addition, the Aircell Network provides airlines with connectivity to operations and a path to enhanced cabin services such as video, audio, television and more. A similar feature set is available to Business aircraft operators.