American Airlines begins inflight Internet access installation

Posted by stephen on February 6, 2008

American Airlines has completed the first aircraft installation of the Aircell’s Internet broadband connectivity solution. AA, which will be the first U.S. airline to offer the Aircell’s service, plans to install and test the technology in 2008 on all of its Boeing 767-200 aircraft that primarily fly transcontinental routes.

The unique air-to-ground broadband system will provide customers with a wireless Internet connection, VPN (virtual private network) access, and e-mail capabilities through all 802.11 Wi-Fi enabled devices. Customers will experience speeds similar to wireless services on the ground.

After testing and certification is completed, American will offer the inflight wireless service to customers in all classes on the Boeing 767-200 aircraft for a fee. Cell phone and Voice Over IP (Internet Protocol) services will not be available.