Articles tagged with: In Flight and Emirates

One Year Anniversary of In-Flight Phone Calls for Emirates Airlines

One year ago, the first in-flight commercial mobile phone call was made on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Casablanca - and since 160,170 passengers have switched their phone on during a flight to make calls or send text messages.  more

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First Commercial In-Flight Mobile Phone Call Completed

The worldÃ's first authorised in-flight mobile phone calls on a commercial flight took place recently following the successful installation of the AeroMobile system by Emirates Airline. The calls took place on Emirates flight EK751 flying between Dubai and Casablanca following the granting of full approval from aviation authorities.  more

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Emirates Allowing Cellphone Use in Flight

The airline, Emirates has signed a deal with AeroMobile to offer in-flight mobile phone coverage. AeroMobile, has developed an aircraft system which controls the power output of all mobile phones down to the minimum level allowing their safe use onboard aircraft. The Dubai-based airline expects to launch the service on board one of its Boeing 777s as early as January 2007, once all necessary approvals have been granted. more

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