Vietnam Airlines, Viettel team up to offer in-flight internet service
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group will provide internet connectivity to aircraft operated by Vietnam Airlines using an air to ground (ATG) network as part of their freshly signed strategic cooperation deal for 2021 – 2025.
Vietnam Airlines will offer in-flight internet service (Photo: Vietnam Airlines)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Viettel Military Industry andTelecoms Group will provide internet connectivity to aircraft operated byVietnam Airlines using an air to ground (ATG) network as part of their freshlysigned strategic cooperation deal for 2021 – 2025.
Under the pact, Viettel will support the national flag carrier indigital transformation, including the offering of systems for businessmanagement, infrastructure services and IT. Another system for customers’ selfcheck-in will also be built.
Vietnam Airlines will continue to provide products and services for Viettel undera preferential trade policy as well as coordinate with the telecom servicesprovider to build a service ecosystem for customers of both sides.
Viettel has become a priority partner of Vietnam Airlines in freight transportto promote the development of a logistics and e-commerce center. The two willstudy a plan to establish a joint venture company to consolidate and expandcooperation in the future, contributing to boosting the national socio-economicdevelopment.
Acting Chairman and General Director of Viettel Major General Le Dang Dung saidthe cooperation will not only generate new experiences to passengers but also bolsterthe growth of both businesses in contribution to realising the nation’s digitaltransformation goals.
Vietnam Airlines and Viettel have cooperated since 2013 for the development and diversification of products and services as well as the enhancementof business performance to strengthen their leading positions in the fields ofaviation and technology./.
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Vietnam Airlines will offer in-flight internet service (Photo: Vietnam Airlines) 
