SEPANG, 20 September 2019 - AirAsia is upgrading its award-winning AirAsia WiFi service, powered by ROKKI, to provide high-speed inflight connectivity to guests.

Six aircraft operated by AirAsia Malaysia (carrier code AK) and two aircraft operated by AirAsia Thailand (carrier code FD) have been equipped with Inmarsat’s high-speed Ka-band platform, GX Aviation, which will be rolled out to the rest of the fleet over the next year.

Ka-band offers an enhanced inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) experience beyond basic broadband, supporting real-time video, music streaming and more.

To celebrate, AirAsia has been offering guests travelling on GX Aviation-equipped aircraft a free 10MB trial of the new service throughout this month.

AirAsia Group President (RedBeat Ventures) Aireen Omar said, “As the pioneer of LCC inflight wifi in the region, we are always looking for ways to redefine the digital inflight experience for our guests. Introducing Ka-band, powered by ROKKI, is the next logical step in this process, which will allow our guests to stay connected throughout their journey and perform data-intensive activities, including live streaming. This also enables better real-time analytics, allowing us to serve up more personalised services to AirAsia’s 100 million guests annually.”

Inmarsat Aviation President Philip Balaam said, “AirAsia’s launch of GX Aviation services is a significant milestone, as it brings to life the airline’s bold and innovative new digital offering for passengers. We are confident that their upgrade from basic connectivity to the industry’s gold standard inflight broadband will be warmly embraced by passengers. Our teams continue to work closely together to install GX Aviation on the rest of AirAsia’s fleet of Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, making it available to millions of new passengers each month.”

GX Aviation is the world’s first inflight broadband solution with reliable, seamless high-speed global coverage provided through a single operator.

AirAsia WiFi is an IFEC platform that offers guests free entertainment, music, games, news and shopping. Connect for free via your personal mobile device on any AirAsia WiFi-enabled aircraft to experience the future of inflight wifi.

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About Inmarsat

Inmarsat is the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications. It owns and operates the world’s best global portfolio of satellite networks, specifically designed for customer mobility, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides.  Inmarsat’s long established global distribution network includes not only the world’s leading channel partners but also its own strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end to end customer service assurance. The company has an unrivalled track record of operating the world’s most reliable global mobile satellite networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety & operational applications for 40 years. It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners.   Inmarsat operates across a diversified portfolio of sectors with the financial resources to fund its business strategy and holds leading positions in the Maritime, Government and Aviation satcoms markets, operating consistently as a trusted, responsive and high quality partner to its customers across the globe. 

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About ROKKI

ROKKI is a leading provider of inflight entertainment, e-commerce and connectivity solutions that powers the award-winning AirAsia WiFi digital platform. ROKKI has revolutionised the traveller experience, enabling millions to stay online and connected on their personal mobile device above the clouds. ROKKI continues to grow across a number of territories with its on-board WiFi services and cutting edge, media-rich digital advertising solutions. For further information, visit rokki.com or Like AirAsia WiFi on Facebook at facebook.com/airasiawifi.