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by Scott on August 18, 2006

The aircraft maker announced yesterday it is getting out of in-fligh broadband business it started in 2000 because of a lack of customers, taking at $320 million charge along the way. It isn't entirely clear whether Connexion will disappear altogether or be sold to someone else.
Meanwhile, others have stepped in to the pending void to capture those customers, and airlines, who still have an interest in the amenity. ASiQ is one firm looking to provide a replacement.
IAG Blog has some good commentary, or in this case, post-mortem. Too much too soon at too high a cost is the bottom line. In-flight broadband won't die, it will just morph into a more cost-effective, multimedia delivery channel for airlines. With other flying conditions becoming worse, communications and entertainment are among the few avenues airlines have left for improving the customer experience.
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