Boeing will supply its Connexion Internet service on two 747-400 executive transport aircraft operated by the government, enabling access for e-mail, data and voice services. The work will begin in February 2007 while installation of the Connexion next-generation antenna will be performed by Japan Airlines. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
This decision by the Government of Japan reinforces the value of in-flight connectivity, and the importance of real-time information for critical decision-making needs, said Ed Laase, director at Connexion by Boeing Government and Executive Programs. While the Connexion service is used by airline passengers worldwide, there also is huge value in real-time information and Internet access for this specialized area of executive transportation.
The two aircraft to be modified are used by the Japanese government to provide transportation for the Emperor and high-ranking government officials.
The agreement includes the Connexion by Boeing Executive Private Voice option, a hybrid Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service that provides a high quality point-to-point telephone service.
