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Nelco ties-up with Panasonic Avionics to launch Aero In-Flight Communication (IFC) services in India

Enterprise and India’s leading VSAT solutions provider announced the launch of Aero In-Flight Communication (IFC) services in India. Nelco is the first Indian company to provide this service in the country, marking the beginning of a new era of WiFi on aircrafts in Indian skies. Nelco has entered into a partnership with Panasonic Avionics Corporation for offering these services.
With the launch of these services, it will be possible for international aircrafts flying over India as well a domestic airlines to offer broadband internet services to its passengers on board. The Aero IFC service will enable seamless at-home and in-office experience in the skies for airline passengers. Further, it giv an opportunity for airlines to differentiate with others, enhance passenger experience, drive passenger loyalty, open up additional onboard revenue streams and optimize flight operations. Vistara has alre signed up for Aero IFC services and is likely to be the first domestic airline company to launch these services very soon.
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Speaking on this new development, Mr. PI Nath, MD & CEO of NELCO said, “We are delighted Nelco is spearheading in providing the long awaited Aero IFC services in the country, marking beginning of that we have forged the partnership with Panasonic Avionics in serving their customers. We fou great opportunity for growth in the IFC services in the country in the coming years and intend t leader in this market”. a new chapter in passenger services for the aviation sector in India. We are also very
Speaking on this new development, Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corpo said, “Becoming the first satellite communications provider to offer services over India is a major milestone for Panasonic. We are delighted to be partnering with Nelco and are proud to offer our customers the ability to change the way people stay connected inflight, at sea and in remote love around the world.”
In December 2018, the Government of India announced the licenses for In-Flight and Communications (IFMC) that allows broadband internet services while flying over the Indian sailing in Indian waters, both for International and Indian aircrafts and vessels. The IFMC licence initiative of the Telecom Ministry, a move to liberalise satellite communication services in obtained the IFMC licence and maritime and airlines sectors in India.

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