Boeing Unit Selects B/E Aerospace for Integration, Certification, and Kit Production of in-Flight Connectivity Systems
September 06 2005 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV), the world's leading manufacturer
of aircraft cabin interior products and a leading aftermarket
distributor of aerospace fasteners, announced that Connexion by
Boeing, a business unit of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), has
selected B/E to provide integration, certification, and kit
production of in-flight high-speed Internet service for Boeing 777
and 767 jetliners. Approximately 1,400 of these aircraft are in
service today. B/E will provide design and certification, and will
manufacture installation kits for Boeing 777 and 767 airplanes to
be outfitted with Boeing's award-winning Connexion by Boeing(SM)
service. Connexion by Boeing enables commercial aircraft operators
to deliver in-flight high-speed Internet, data, and entertainment
connectivity to passengers. Eight major airlines have begun
offering this service and three others have announced their
intention to provide the service. "B/E Aerospace has demonstrated
the technical capability and manufacturing expertise that make it
an excellent match for the demands of this program," said Connexion
by Boeing director, supply chain and production, Jeff Flagel.
"Their experience on similar programs ensures rapid certification
and quality installations for our airline customers around the
world." "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Connexion
by Boeing," said B/E President and Chief Executive Officer, Robert
Khoury. "This technology is truly exciting, and we look forward to
our role in helping bring broadband connectivity to more
passengers." B/E is a leading provider of modification and
integration services to the commercial aviation industry. With over
195 Supplemental Type Certificates, B/E specializes in the
engineering and certification of aircraft reconfigurations, crew
rest systems, freighter conversions and communication systems
programs. About Connexion by Boeing Connexion by Boeing is, for the
second year running, the recipient of the World Travel Award for
World's Leading High-Speed In-flight Internet Services Provider. It
was recently named one of the wireless companies to watch in 2005
by IDC wireless services analysts, and is the recipient of Network
Magazine's Innovation Awards 2005 honor for "Product Breakthrough."
Through a broadband connection to an equipped aircraft, high-speed
Internet, data and entertainment connectivity is delivered directly
to travelers in flight. The Connexion by Boeing service is
available today on flights offered by Lufthansa, SAS, Japan
Airlines, ANA, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Korean Air and
Asiana Airlines. In addition, El Al Israel Airlines, Etihad Airways
and Austrian Airlines have announced their intent to install the
Connexion by Boeing system on their long-range aircraft. Connexion
by Boeing also offers a high-speed connectivity solution for the
business aviation market and recently announced its launch customer
for the maritime market. About B/E Aerospace, Inc. B/E Aerospace,
Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior
products, and a leading aftermarket distributor of aerospace
fasteners. B/E designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of
products for both commercial aircraft and business jets. B/E
manufactured products include seating, lighting, oxygen, and food
and beverage preparation and storage equipment. The Company also
provides cabin interior design, reconfiguration and
passenger-to-freighter conversion services. Products for the
existing aircraft fleet -- the aftermarket -- generate about 60
percent of sales. B/E sells its products through its own global
direct sales organization. For more information, visit B/E's
website at http://www.beaerospace.com.
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