BEIJING, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AirNet Technology Inc., formerly known as AirMedia Group Inc. ("AirNet" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ANTE), an in-flight solution provider on connectivity, entertainment, and digital multimedia in China, today announced that one of its subsidiaries, Air Esurfing Information Technology CO., Ltd. ("ARE"), had signed a strategic cooperation agreement ("Agreement") with Lufthansa Technik, a world leading provider of technical aircraft services, to provide inflight connectivity retrofit packages to aircrafts in the Chinese market.
During the term of this Agreement, Lufthansa Technik will design and certify Ka-band-based connectivity retrofit packages for both the Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft families as well as the Boeing 737NG and 737MAX. Lufthansa Technik will also work with ARE to provide respective CAAC validated EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) to support Chinese airlines. Moreover, Lufthansa Technik will supply material and provide material handling services for the installation of the packages, that can be tailored to the specific requirements of airline customers of ARE. The execution of this Agreement was witnessed by John Aston, Vice President of global sales and Mr. Bo Zhou, Director of Asia Pacific sales in connected aircraft from Honeywell.
Mr. Gerald Steinhoff, Senior Vice President of Lufthansa Technik, commented, "The partnership with ARE is a significant step in Lufthansa Technik's global focus to meet a promising market demand in China. As a joint force, we shall exploit the full potentials of Chinese market."
Mr. Grant Zhou, COO of AirNet, commented, "We are pleased to partner up with Lufthansa Technik to provide our customers with a comprehensive solution to embrace IFC ranging from design engineering and certification of connectivity solutions and provide material supply and material handling services for installations. This cooperation will further enhance our ability to provide a highly tailorable solution to meet the increasing growth of high-speed inflight connectivity in China."
Mr. Herman Guo, CEO of AirNet commented, "As an in-flight solution provider on connectivity, the Company's strategic cooperation with Lufthansa Technik signals a new chapter in our history, as we take a big step forward empowering Chinese airlines with high-speed in-flight Internet services."
About Lufthansa Technik
With some 35 subsidiaries and affiliates, the Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally as maintenance, production and design organization, the company has a workforce of more than 25,000 employees. Lufthansa Technik's portfolio covers the entire range of services for commercial and VIP/special mission aircraft, engines, components and landing gear in the areas of digital fleet support, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, completion and conversion as well as the manufacture of innovative cabin products.
About AirNet Technology Inc.
Incorporated in 2007 and headquartered in Beijing, China, and formerly known as AirMedia Group Inc, AirNet (Nasdaq: ANTE) provides in-flight solutions to connectivity, entertainment and digital multimedia in China. Collaborating with our partners, AirNet empowers Chinese airlines with seamlessly immersive Internet connections through a network of satellites and land-based beacons, provides airline travelers with interactive entertainment and a coverage of breaking news, and furnishes corporate clients with advertisements tailored to the perceptions of the travelers. For more information, please visit us at http://ir.ihangmei.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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AirNet Technology Inc.
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