IFEC provider, Anuvu, has reached a landmark moment with Turkish Airlines, having completed the installation of its Airconnect inflight connectivity system on over 100 of the carrier’s Airbus A321 and Boeing 737NG narrow-body aircraft.
The airline opted for a system that integrates Anuvu’s Ku-band network, Airconnect system, and Airtime portal with Turkish Technic’s servers and wireless access points, and Profen’s Turkey-based terrestrial infrastructure, to enable inflight connectivity on both international and domestic flights.
As part of the installation programme, Anuvu obtained European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for three internally developed Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Airbus A321, Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737-900ER aircraft.
“With Anuvu’s Airtime portal, Turkish Airlines’ passengers can now easily and quickly connect their devices through our simple activation process,” stated Mike Pigott, executive vice president for connectivity at Anuvu. “The portal validates wi-fi with business class and Miles&Smiles loyalty passengers, processes payment in local currency, and complies with local ISP regulations, creating a great onboard experience.”
