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Monday, June 17 2019 - 17:00
AsiaNet
Seamless Air Alliance showcases technologies enabling the future of inflight connectivity at Paris Air Show 2019
PARIS, June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

The aggravations of inflight internet access will soon be a thing of the past 
as the next-generation of inflight connectivity is set to become a reality. The 
Seamless Air Alliance ( 
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) will demonstrate some of the key technologies that will be a part of the 
specification being developed by its membership of industry leading companies. 

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Taking place on the first day of the Paris Air Show 2019 ( 
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) and with the support of its members GlobalReach Technology ( 
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), Sprint ( 
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) and Boingo 9 
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), the Seamless Air Alliance will demonstrate secure and seamless connection to 
high-performance inflight Wi-Fi using Hotspot 2.0 Wi-Fi services and discuss 
the opportunities that 5G presents to the airline industry.

Hotspot 2.0 is an important tool that has been a part of the Seamless Air 
Alliance's extensive work across Wi-Fi, cellular and 5G technologies as its 
membership continues to promote open standards for inflight connectivity 
equipment.

"This demonstration is a big step for the Alliance in showcasing the progress 
that we have made in recent months. We want to empower airlines with more 
control over the connectivity experience delivered to their passengers. Open 
specifications will drive down the cost and complexity for airlines and result 
in a better experience for billions of passengers across the globe," said Jack 
Mandala, CEO of Seamless Air Alliance.

"Seamless Air Alliance will deliver industry advances that makes our customers' 
lives better.  Seamless connectivity from ground to in-air provides an entirely 
new level of convenience, productivity and entertainment for travelers," said 
Doug Smith, Vice President of Product Marketing and Innovation, Sprint. 

Today, mobile network operators all over the world use Hotspot 2.0 technology 
to automatically configure consumer devices to connect to select Wi-Fi networks 
at airports, hotels and other venues using the necessary encryption protocols 
and without any user interaction. In this same manner, Hotspot 2.0 credentials 
can be used to extend carrier networks for seamless inflight connectivity to 
passengers of participating operators.

Mark Carter, Chief Product Officer at GlobalReach Technology said, "Wi-Fi is 
crucial for today's travellers. Airline passengers want to stay connected in 
the air for work, entertainment and communications, making high-performance 
inflight Wi-Fi essential. To differentiate both their ground and inflight 
experience, improve satisfaction ratings and passenger loyalty, Hotspot 2.0 
provides passengers with secure, frictionless connectivity across multiple 
devices and planes."

"Boingo launched the world's first large-scale commercial Hotspot 2.0, Boingo 
Passpoint, at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in 2013," said Dr. Derek 
Peterson, Chief Technology Officer at Boingo. "Now we drive secure, seamless 
Passpoint traffic from various carriers at airports, arenas and other large 
venues across the globe. Boingo is a connectivity leader on the ground, so 
we're looking forward to working with Seamless Air Alliance partners to 
establish the next generation of connectivity in the air."

To encourage a broad range of airline membership the Seamless Air Alliance has 
announced a new membership tier designed to enable airlines of all sizes to 
join and participate. To find out more, or to start the process of becoming a 
Seamless Air Alliance member, request a membership package by email 
(membership@seamlessalliance.com) or phone (510-492-4028).

The next Seamless Air Alliance members meeting will take place at the former 
BBC Headquarters in White City, West London, 10-11 July 2019.

For more information please visit: www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

Attendees of Paris Air Show 2019 can find Seamless Air Alliance at the 
Exhibition Center, booth B49, Hall 6, 17-20 June.

SOURCE: Seamless Air Alliance

CONTACT:  Proactive International PR Ltd, Megan Eakin, 
megan.eakin@proactive-pr.com, +44 1636 704888; Association Management 
Solutions, Julianne Fitzpatrick, jfitzpatrick@amsl.com, +1.510.492.4029
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