France-based Thales, a leader in electronic systems, has been selected by Airbus as lead supplier for high bandwidth connectivity (HBC) solutions to be deployed on A320, A330 and A380 aircrafts in line-fit and retrofit mode.

Thales’ HBC solutions will provide passengers the bandwidth they need to enrich their travel experience and airlines with the connectivity solution that satisfies their operational requirements, said a statement from the company.

This selection is an important milestone in the long-standing relationship between Airbus and Thales, it said.

In addition to the already selectable GX Connectivity solution for A350s, this agreement enables the company to become line-fit offerable for connectivity products and related VAR services on all legacy Airbus platforms, today and in the future, it added.

HBC solutions are designed to operate standalone or connected to an in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, said the statement.

The company’s inflight entertainment and connectivity portfolio combines innovative technologies, a global support network, with a complete ecosystem that provides airlines valuable services to improve operational efficiencies and increase passenger engagement, it stated.  

Thales has a global presence no other provider can match, across aviation, avionics, satellite networks, connected skies, cyber security and passenger entertainment, it added. – TradeArabia News Service