VNPT and Vietnam Airlines cooperate to provide Internet service on airplanes

VNPT Group General Director Huynh Quang Liem and Vietnam Airlines General Director Le Hong Ha jointly signed a cooperation contract in the presence of guests from both sides.

IFC service will be deployed on the Airbus A350 fleet. In the first phase, IFC service will be installed on 10 Airbus A350 aircraft - a modern aircraft line operating long-haul international routes to the US, Europe and some domestic routes of Vietnam Airlines.

Mr. To Dung Thai, Chairman of the Board of Members of VNPT Group shared: “VNPT is committed to closely coordinating with Vietnam Airlines to bring the best experiences to Vietnam Airlines passengers when using Internet connection services on board. VNPT believes that this is a very favorable premise for Vietnam Airlines to expand the deployment of IFC services on all aircraft fleets, contributing to building a modern aviation ecosystem, worthy of international standards”.

The service will be deployed from July 2025, marking an important step in Vietnam Airlines' digital transformation roadmap and improving the passenger experience. It is expected that from 2026, Vietnam Airlines will expand this service to the entire fleet, bringing a seamless connection experience to millions of passengers each year.

With the latest advances in aviation connectivity technology, it is expected that the Internet speed on Vietnam Airlines flights will have a service availability of 99%, well meeting the needs of work, entertainment, and continuous connection of passengers throughout the flight.

Previously, in 2024, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation, agreeing on a roadmap for implementing IFC services on international and domestic flights, including completing legal procedures, installing equipment, configuring software and providing operational support.

KIM THANH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vnpt-va-vietnam-airlines-hop-tac-cung-cap-dich-vu-internet-tren-may-bay-post791585.html