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stc spots the light on A2G (Air to Ground) IFC (In-Flight Connectivity) in
collaboration with SkyFive Arabia

stc Group, the leading digital
enabler in the region and the
leading provider of Air-to-
Ground (A2G) based solutions
and services, exhibited its
in-Flight connectivity (IFC)
through A2G-based solutions
to airlines in Saudi Arabia in
collaboration with SkyFive
Arabia. With plans to expand
the A2G services further
across the MENA region,
the partnership will deliver
unparalleled connectivity
that will enrich airlines and
passengers’ travel experiences.
As stc Group is committed to
contributing to the Kingdom’s
vision and digitalisation goals
while providing unrivalled
connectivity, whether on the
ground or in the air, the group
enhanced its Air to Ground
services after its intense the rapidly growing demand for high-speed Through this collaboration, Skyfive Arabia
research and development. and superior-quality connections. Moreover, aims to enhance and contribute to developing
Along with its digital it will introduce innovative technologies the Kingdom’s aviation industry and beyond.
transformation blueprints, that improve the customers’ experience. stc The company is confident it can achieve
the group once again offers is paving the way as the Kingdom’s digital a milestone with its partner, stc Group.
a proof of concept about transformation accelerates, and the group will Eng. Mohamed AbdelRehim, Chief Executive
inflight connectivity through introduce more services and enable A2G further. Officer, Middle East Africa at SkyFive Arabia
A2G-based solutions as the Eng. Mohammed Alabbadi, Group Chief Carrier & said: "This partnership aims to offer high-
technology successfully Wholesale Officer at stc Group, commented: “This speed connectivity in aircrafts, allowing airline
enhanced airline passengers’ agreement with SKYFive Arabia aims to explore the passengers to enjoy (up to 4K) video streaming,
experience, allowing them to new possibilities that A2G technology has to offer, web browsing, social media usage, as well as IoT
access high-speed connection, as part of the group’s efforts to enable innovative applications which will improve travel experience
conduct their business and NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) technologies of passengers; thereby contributing to the
enjoy high-quality (up to 4K) in alignment with the stc group’s daring digital transformation of the aviation sector."
video streaming, web browsing, strategy and the Kingdom’s ambitious vision”. stc Group and SKYFive Arabia have already
and social media usage. “Our partnership with SKYFive Arabia will tested this state-of-the-art technology on a flight
Saudis’ internet usage reinforce the Kingdom’s position in the region between Riyadh and Jeddah in collaboration with
rocketed by more than 92% as the first country to introduce A2G-based the Communications, Space and Technology
in 2021 versus 2020, which inflight connectivity, which provides faster and Commission (CST) and Saudia Airlines.
proves that customers’ needs more reliable internet connection for local and stc continues to extend new solutions
and requirements to remain international flights. As the Kingdom’s digital supported by its proven network to enable
connected are evolving. The transformation accelerates, stc is paving the and optimise aviation and other industries.
partnership with SkyFive way for our customers and business partners
Arabia will accordingly enable to connect in more ways than ever,” he added.

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