Global Eagle's Satellite Connectivity System Scheduled for Install on Initial Launch of Boeing 737 MAX in 2017
April 16 2015 - 3:00AM
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. ("GEE") (Nasdaq:ENT), a
market-leading media and connectivity company to the travel
industry announced today that Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has
chosen GEE's Ku-band global satellite connectivity system to be
factory installed on its orders for the Boeing 737 MAX.
Southwest is Boeing's launch customer for the 737 MAX program
and expects to take the first deliveries of these airplanes in
2017. The airplanes will be delivered to Southwest with GEE's
connectivity system pre-installed, enabling passengers to access
the internet and the airline's popular Free Live TV service.
GEE's satellite connectivity system is now provisions offerable
on Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft, and the company is actively
working with Boeing on full line fit catalogue offerability, which
it expects to achieve later this year.
"We have been working closely with Southwest Airlines and Boeing
to achieve linefit offerability and are delighted to continue
supporting the airline's customer product offerings with our
inflight connectivity solution," commented Dave Davis, CEO at GEE.
"It's a major accomplishment for GEE to have our antenna system
pre-installed on the first 737 MAX that Boeing will deliver to
launch customer Southwest and we look forward to continued
collaboration with both companies in the future."
About Global Eagle Entertainment
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq:ENT) is a worldwide
provider of media content, technology, and connectivity solutions
to the travel industry. Through the industry's most comprehensive
product and services platform, Global Eagle Entertainment provides
airlines with a wide range of inflight solutions. These include
Wi-Fi, movies, television, music, interactive software, as well as
portable IFE solutions, content management services, e-commerce
solutions and original content development. Serving over 150
airlines worldwide, Global Eagle Entertainment delivers exceptional
quality and value to its customers to help them achieve their
passenger experience objectives. The company's headquarters are
located in Los Angeles, California, with offices and teams located
in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Oceania
and South America. Find out more at www.geemedia.com
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