Sky Prime enhances guests’ experience with connectivity

DUBAI / Emirates Business

Sky Prime Aviation Services has chosen Honeywell’s (NYSE: HON) JetWave Ka-band satellite connectivity hardware and Go Direct Cabin Connectivity services for its Airbus A319 and A330 aircraft.
The Saudi based operator has chosen Amac Aero to install KA-band satellite & KU- band and live TV streaming connectivity for the Cabins of its fleet. The latest additions to Sky Prime’s fleet will have access to Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX high-speed in-flight connectivity service enabling VIP business jet passengers to stay connected at 40,000 feet with an ‘office in the sky’ experience.
Sky Prime passengers can easily conduct videoconferences, transfer large files, surf the net and use popular services such as Netflix, FaceTime and Skype — while traveling anywhere in the world, with ease.
Honeywell’s Go Direct Cabin Connectivity services and Amac Aero Cabin Connectivity services offer a suite of services and mobile applications that helps operators manage their connectivity network — will help to ensure Sky Prime’s flight crews and maintenance teams have all the information they need to optimize the airplane’s connectivity network.
“Access to ultra-high speed, consistent and reliable connectivity is crucial for private aviation firms. VIP business aviation passengers demand connectivity and comfort whenever they fly and need their online services to work as seamlessly in the air as they do on the ground.” said Raghed Talih, sales director, Middle East, Honeywell Aerospace. “Honeywell has works closely with Sky Prime, supporting its fleet and operations through our aftermarket and technical services, and we are pleased to extend this support to our next-generation connectivity offering.”
“Sky Prime is committed to providing best-in-class VIP private aviation services for our customers. We are looking forward to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations and being connected to web services and office application is an important need for our customer we invest in upgrading our fleet with latest technologies which allow the VIP passengers to stay connected during the long hours of flights. We recognize the high importance of connectivity for the passenger experience and flight operations,” said Salem Al Muzaini Sky Prime CEO. “We look forward to working with Honeywell as we continue to enhance the capabilities and the high standard of service onboard our Airbus A319 and A330 jets, to ensure our passengers enjoy reliable in-flight Wi-Fi and flight operations, which are reliable and efficient.”