Oman Air, Global Eagle renew content services agreement

Muscat: Oman Air and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) have renewed their contract for in-flight entertainment.
As part of the multi-year agreement, GEE will provide a full range of in-flight entertainment (IFE) content services, including movies, music, TV, games and magazines in cabin and seatback screens, as well as launch a passenger tablet system featuring the iPad.
GEE will also provide comprehensive IFE system testing and support for both domestic and international flights aboard Oman Air’s B737, B787 and A330 aircraft. Oman’s national airline, Oman Air had first signed on with GEE for IFE content in 2012.
“GEE is playing an increasingly vital role in the development and deployment of our in-flight entertainment platform across the Oman Air fleet,” said Usama Al Kharusi, senior manager, In-flight Services for Oman Air.
“The renewal of our content services agreement with Oman Air is the result of a growing partnership built on trust and a lot of hard work behind the scenes. GEE is building its content business based on its thorough understanding of customers’ in-flight entertainment business,” noted Amir Samnani, senior vice president of Content Services, GEE.
GEE, is a global provider of aircraft connectivity systems, operating solutions and media content for the travel industry.
“Customer loyalty is earned, and GEE takes pride in the fact that we are building long-term partnerships with nearly all of our content services customers like Oman Air.”