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Hamad International Airport signs partnership with
Huawei for digital transformation
Huawei and Hamad International
Airport have signed a Memorandum
of Understanding, formalising a
strategic partnership to enable the
airport’s digital transformation.
The MoU provides a broad
framework for collaboration
between Hamad International
Airport and Huawei for co-creation
of innovative concepts, prototypes
and solutions using cutting-edge
technologies, particularly in the
areas of IoT and autonomous
machines, to address real business
challenges and opportunities.
The objective is to accelerate digital
transformation
at Hamad
International
Airport and
to share the
solutions with
the community
for wider
benefit of the
air transport industry. Through this
cooperation, Hamad International
Airport aims to improve the
passenger experience, enhance
security and communication, and
increase operational efficiency.
Hamad International Airport,
located in Doha, Qatar, recently
joined the exclusive ranks of
global airports awarded the
prestigious 5-Star Airport
designation by Skytrax, the London-
based aviation institute and the
gold standard for conveying the
passenger’s voice in airport and
airline rankings.
This makes Hamad International
Airport the first airport in the Middle
East to earn this acclaimed title
and the 6th airport globally to be
rewarded that accreditation. Also,
Hamad International Airport won
the West Asia-Best Airport award
for two consecutive years 2015 and
2016 by Future Travel Experience
Awards – Asia.
Commenting on the cooperation
with Huawei, Eng Badr Mohammed
Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at
Hamad International Airport, said:
“Innovative technology will continue
to drive digital transformation
at Hamad International Airport.
Through this strategic alliance with
Huawei, which also provides access to
its eco-system of niche partners, we
aim to accelerate our journey and to
demonstrate our commitment to the
industry by sharing viable concepts
and solutions that may be developed
through this partnership.” ¡
Qatar Airlines adopts broadband solution
Inmarsat, a leading provider
of global mobile satellite
communications, has announced
that Qatar Airways has become
the first Middle East megacarrier
to select its advanced new GX
Aviation in-flight broadband solution.
In a landmark agreement, the
next-generation service will initially
be available to Qatar Airways
passengers on board more than
130 aircraft, consisting of Airbus
A350s and Boeing 777s.
GX Aviation technology has already
been equipped on Qatar Airways’
latest Airbus A350s; installations on
the airline’s remaining Airbus
A350s, together with the Boeing
777s, will commence this summer.
GX Aviation is the world’s first in-flight
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connectivity solution with reliable,
seamless high-speed global coverage
provided through a single operator. It
allows airline passengers to browse the
internet, stream videos, check social
media and more during flights, with an
on board connectivity experience on par
with broadband services available on
the ground. access to consistent, reliable and high-
speed connectivity wherever they fly.
Leo Mondale, President of Inmarsat
Aviation, said: “Qatar Airways is one
of the world’s most successful, fastest
growing and in-demand airlines, with
an unwavering focus on providing the
best service possible. It has offered
Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband connectivity
solution for over five years now. However,
with our next generation GX Aviation
service now live, its upgrade to true
broadband on more than 130 aircraft
initially will ensure passengers have The service will integrate with Qatar
Airways’ award-winning in-flight
entertainment system and ensure
that connectivity initiatives, such
as its passenger app and aircraft
technology, will be strengthened
using dependable in-flight broadband.
GX Aviation also complements the
airline’s latest passenger experience
innovations, including its unique and
revolutionary new Qsuite premium
travel experience. ¡
“Qatar Airways considered all available
options in the connectivity market and
selected Inmarsat due to our unique
infrastructure, proven aerospace
partners, and committed long-term
development strategy.”
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