{"id":36952,"date":"2023-06-25T12:26:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T06:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=36952"},"modified":"2024-04-24T23:31:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T18:01:00","slug":"thales-is-working-with-indian-airlines-for-new-in-flight-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/25\/thales-is-working-with-indian-airlines-for-new-in-flight-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Thales is working with Indian Airlines for New In-Flight WiFi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LE BOURGET-<\/strong> Paris-based defense conglomerate Thales Group has announced a partnership with India’s civil aviation ministry, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)<\/a>, and Indian airlines<\/a> to introduce in-flight internet and WiFi services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an interview, Pascale Sourisse, senior executive vice president for international development at Thales, revealed the collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris-based defense conglomerate Thales Group has announced a partnership with India’s civil aviation ministry, DGCA, and Indian airlines
to introduce in-flight internet and WiFi services. Photo: Thales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thales In-Flight WiFi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sourisse stated that Thales is actively working with airlines and regulators to define the necessary regulations for offering in-flight Wi-Fi services. The company is also piloting a Wi-Fi solution and engaging in discussions with Indian airlines interested in pioneering this technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, existing aviation regulations in India currently prohibit airlines from providing internet connectivity on both domestic and international flights. Some airlines, like Vistara, offer localized Wi-Fi through a small device for streaming movies during flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sourisse further mentioned that airlines are adopting satellite connectivity internationally for in-flight Wi-Fi, but it is only available in airspace where the country allows it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Thales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Presently, Wi-Fi is not permitted on international flights over Indian skies. However, this is expected to change as Thales collaborates with regulators to define the necessary policies and works with airlines to implement a pilot program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to in-flight Wi-Fi, Thales also provides digital solutions to Indian airport operators. These solutions aim to streamline check-in processes, reducing passenger wait times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thales has also presented air traffic management solutions to the Indian civil aviation ministry, which can help optimize aircraft time in the air and on the ground, ultimately reducing emissions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company is currently piloting biometric solutions at airports to facilitate passenger movement and minimize the time spent at security checkpoints by 30%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Thales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strong Presence in India and Future Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thales has been operating in India since 1953 and initially partnered with Bharat Electronics Limited in the radar domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company continues expanding its presence in the defense sector. It actively seeks partnerships to enhance its capabilities in producing air defense products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thales aims to cater to the Indian market’s needs while also exporting these products to other international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February, Thales signed a memorandum of understanding with Bharat Dynamics Limited to establish manufacturing facilities in India for precision-strike 70 mm laser-guided rockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Additionally, Thales is exploring a Make-in-India program for the remote identification of drones. The company has held talks with Asteria and is in the process of finalizing a partner in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thales Group’s collaboration with Indian authorities and airlines marks a significant step towards bringing in-flight internet services to the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the expected changes in aviation regulations and Thales’ expertise in digital solutions, passengers can look forward to enhanced connectivity and improved customer experiences in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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