Indian airlines could be online by October

For its part, Global Eagle CEO Joshua Marks recently acknowledge some of the challenges related to delivering internet service on planes in India, “[W]e expect [the regulations] will require local satellite gateways, Indian specific lawful interception in coordination with local telecom authorities, and finalization of applicable taxation. We are involved in the regulatory process and we have built the necessary partnerships.” The company expects that it will have Jet Airways planes equipped with the Airconnect system within a couple months of the approvals being handed down. Global Eagle was optimistic that this could mean planes equipped before the end of 2018; it will be tight but that appears to still be possible as of right now.

Global Eagle Chief Commercial Officer Per Norén downplays those challenges. He acknowledges a restructuring is likely but is also confident that the project will continue forward as planned, “We’re not very concerned. They’re going to be in business and they’re going to do well…Our conversations with them are very focused on making sure that their fleet is ready to be turned on when the regulations are there.” Global Eagle executives including Marks and Norén continue their travels to the region, both to coordinate with the airline and to meet with regulators to ensure proper positioning in the market.

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