Oman Air gets high-tech

Oman Air has announced its plans to offer OnAir's in-flight passenger communications services, which include internet access, mobile phone and BlackBerry usage.

From 2009, passengers will be able to use their equipment to send and receive text messages, emails including attachments, and to make and receive phone calls during flights. In addition, they will be able to use their laptops and the in-flight entertainment screen to access the internet, e-mail and instant messaging.

The services will be fitted on the seven new Airbus A330 aircraft to be delivered to Oman Air in 2009.

Ziad Karim Al Haremi, chief executive officer of Oman Air, said, "We always aim to improve our services and as we introduce our long-haul routes, we are very pleased to be one of the first airlines to offer the full range of passenger communications options. We selected OnAir because it is the only provider that can offer a fully integrated solution that includes both mobile and internet services."

Benoit Debains, CEO of OnAir, the in-flight technology company, said, "We are very pleased to be bringing our in-flight passenger communications services to Oman Air's passengers. OnAir is the only company that can meet the company's needs with the full range of in-flight connectivity services including voice calls, SMS, emails including attachments and Internet connectivity."

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