Cathay Pacific Airways and Tenzing Expand Relationship to Include Email and Internet Content for Entire Airline Fleet.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2000 Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (HKSE: 0293 ) is an airline based in Hong Kong, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 104 destinations worldwide. It is the flag carrier of Hong Kong with its main base at the Hong Kong International Airport. [1]. Airways airways Anatomy The 'pipes'–trachea, bronchi, bronchioles–through which air passes to and from the alveoli. See Small airways. and Tenzing Commit to First-Ever, Fleet-Wide Deployment of Airborne Connectivity Services Tenzing Communications Tenzing Communications of Seattle was founded in 1999 by software developer Simon "Symonty" Gresham, with the backing of Airbus. The firm had intended to launch in-flight data services, including text messaging, instant messaging, and email using broadband satellite receivers using , Inc., a global communications provider offering connectivity solutions for the frequent business traveler, today announced an expanded agreement with launch customer Cathay Pacific Airways. The current agreement to provide in-flight Internet content and email services on board Cathay Pacific Airway's existing fleet has been extended to include all new 2001 aircraft acquisitions, expanding the total deployment to 62 aircraft and 5 aircraft types. With the installation of their new high speed, 1.5 Mbps Primex EMPORT(TM) Local Area Network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ), Cathay Pacific Airways will operate their in-flight system at 30 times the speed of existing 56 kbps telephone-based aircraft networks. Deployment of the system is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2001. In addition to the services offered onboard the aircraft, Tenzing provides terrestrial global roaming, Internet access See how to access the Internet. , and a frequent business traveler services program aimed at solving connectivity issues for frequent business travelers, no matter where they are on business. "We believe that inflight connectivity to email and intranet should be a seamless extension of passengers' experience on the ground. Broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband. is becoming ubiquitous on the ground, and high speed access to email and quality content are passenger expectations which we are confident of being the first to deliver in the air, through our partnerships with Tenzing and Primex," said Sarah Blomfield, Manager, Product of Cathay Pacific Airways. "We are committed to offer this in every class, on every Cathay Pacific aircraft, and on every flight, and we have expanded our relationship with Tenzing to support this. "We are proud to be part of another first in airborne connectivity," remarked Alan Pellegrini, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Tenzing Communications, Inc. "With full deployment of the Tenzing OnBoard(TM) system on Cathay Pacific Airways, we have illustrated our commitment to solve airborne connectivity issues on any platform and provide airlines with the technology to bring email and Internet content to their passengers -- anytime, anywhere." About Tenzing Tenzing Communications, Inc. is the premier provider of connectivity solutions for the frequent business traveler. Services include in-flight email, terrestrial global roaming capabilities, extensive Web content, a business-focused Web portal See portal. -- both on the ground and in the air, targeted e-commerce services and frequent content updates throughout the traveler's experience. Tenzing is dedicated to the ease of communication for frequent business travelers, allowing them to use their laptops and existing email addresses for a continual connection to the outside world. The Tenzing system is compatible with PCs, Macs, and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs). Tenzing has negotiated with several U.S. and international carriers regarding implementation of the Tenzing OnBoard(TM) system, and is currently conducting beta tests with Air Canada. Headquartered in downtown Seattle Downtown is the central business district of Seattle, Washington. It is fairly compact compared to other city centers on the West Coast because of its geographical situation: hemmed in on the north and east by hills, on the west by Elliott Bay, and on the south by reclaimed land , Tenzing Communications, Inc. is located at 700 5th Avenue, 38th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104-5000 and can be reached by phone at 206/607-2700. More information is available at www.tenzing.com. About Cathay Cathay Pacific is one of Asia's leading airlines in the introduction of new technology to enhance the total flying experience. It recently launched a new service giving passengers flight information and the ability to check frequent flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons miles through mobile phones using new WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point. (2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages. technology. The airline also provides real-time flight information through its Internet site. Cathay Pacific passengers are provided with a wide variety of inflight entertainment programmes, and every seat on the airline's long-haul fleet now has a personal television set. |
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