SITAONAIR

SITAONAIR
Company typePrivate
IndustryTelecommunications, Aviation
PredecessorOnAir
Headquarters
Geneva
,
Switzerland
Area served
Worldwide
ParentSITA
Websitewww.sitaonair.aero

SITAONAIR is an in-flight telecommunications company that provides onboard connectivity services enabling airline passengers to use personal devices for services such as mobile messaging and internet access, and (where permitted) mobile voice calls.[1]

History

The business was established in 2005 as OnAir, a joint venture between SITA and Airbus, created to develop and market passenger connectivity services including GSM and internet access on aircraft.[2] In 2013, Airbus exited the venture by selling its remaining stake to SITA, making OnAir a wholly owned SITA subsidiary.[3] In 2015, SITA and OnAir announced a combined organization branded SITA OnAir (stylised SITAONAIR) focused on connected-aircraft solutions for airlines.[4]

Services

SITAONAIR provides aircraft connectivity services for both passenger communications and airline operational use.[5]

Passenger connectivity

OnAir-branded services have included:

  • Internet OnAir, providing onboard internet access for passengers using their own devices.[6]
  • Mobile OnAir, providing onboard GSM-based connectivity for mobile devices (for services such as messaging and mobile data, and in some cases voice calls).[7]

Airlines may choose to restrict onboard voice calls while still allowing messaging and data services.[8]

Aircraft and airline operations

In addition to passenger services, SITAONAIR has offered aircraft communications and data services intended to support airline operations, including cockpit and air traffic management-related connectivity and infrastructure solutions.[9]

Technology

OnAir’s passenger connectivity services have used satellite connectivity, including Inmarsat SwiftBroadband, and OnAir was selected by Inmarsat as a distribution partner for its Global Xpress service.[10][11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Case No COMP/M.3657 – AIRBUS / SITA" (PDF). European Commission. 27 January 2005. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Case No COMP/M.3657 – AIRBUS / SITA" (PDF). European Commission. 27 January 2005. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Exclusive: SITA confirms it is exiting cabin inflight connectivity". Runway Girl Network. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  4. ^ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  5. ^ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  8. ^ "Handytelefonate im Flugzeug: Lufthansa will weiterhin keine Anrufe erlauben" (in German). stern.de. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  9. ^ "SITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity". Aviation Tech Today. 13 January 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Oman in world first after turning on mobile, Internet services". FlightGlobal. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Inmarsat picks Gogo and OnAir as Global Xpress distribution partners". FlightGlobal. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
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