OnAir Offers First Ever Linefit GSM Option
for Falcon 7X Customers Using TriaGnoSys Solution
10 December 2012 -
OnAir’s inflight connectivity is, now a linefit option for
buyers of Dassault’s iconic Falcon 7X. The first Mobile OnAir and
Internet OnAir equipped Falcon 7X will be available for delivery in
2014 and owners may linefit either or both services.
The Falcon 7X, which has been in service for five years, is
Dassault’s flagship business jet. Over 150 are currently in service,
and the 200th is due for delivery in 2013. Since its launch in 2007,
the Falcon 7X’s cabin has undergone regular developments to ensure
it continues to exceed owners’ and passengers’ needs and
expectations.
OnAir offers the most complete passenger communications solutions
ever deployed on a large-cabin long-range business jet, all of which
can now be installed during production. The airborne system,
GSMConneX, designed and produced by TriaGnoSys, consists of just two
lightweight units. It is fully compatible with any SwiftBroadband-capable
satcom system.
Mobile OnAir enables business jet owners, their guests and the crew
to make and receive calls, text messages and emails, as well as surf
the Internet using their mobile phones. It works in the same way as
international roaming: simply turn on your phone and start using it.
All charges are included in the user’s standard mobile phone bill,
making the payment process both simple and transparent.
Internet OnAir creates a Wi-Fi network in the aircraft, providing
Internet access through any Wi-Fi-enabled device, including
smartphones, tablets and laptops.
“Business moves so quickly that being disconnected when flying is no
longer an option for our customers. We have developed the Falcon
7X’s cabin options to offer the best possible connectivity available
today,” said Eric Monsel, Vice President of Programs for Dassault
Falcon.
“OnAir is leading the global inflight connectivity market”, said Ian
Dawkins, CEO of OnAir. “Our products are already available as
linefit on many commercial aircraft, as well as being available for
a range of business jets. By making OnAir available as a linefit
option on the Falcon 7X, Dassault is clearly setting the pace for
inflight connectivity on business jets.”
Dawkins continued, “OnAir is ideal for Dassault’s customers because
it is simple to use. What could be easier than turning on your
phone? You have access to all your contacts, you use your normal
number and no one need know where you are.” Axel Jahn, Managing
Director of TriaGnoSys, said, “Our hardware is ideal for aircraft of
all sizes though it is particularly appropriate for business jets.
We designed it to be very simple to install, with unrestricted
mounting options, meaning it can go anywhere on the plane. And the
combined equipment weighs less than 15kg, making it the
smallest, as well as the most comprehensive, inflight connectivity
hardware available.”