# Telecom Airline Partnerships Global Eagle Entertainment Offers In-Flight Connectivity with Orange By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-eagle-entertainment References: [nasdaq](http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/global-eagle-entertainment-provides-inflight-entertainment-and-connectivity-trial-on-air-france-20141208-00394) & [geemedia](http://www.geemedia.com) [Global Eagle Entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-animal-health) and telecom giant Orange have been tapped to bring in-flight entertainment and connectivity to [Air France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-travel-apps) on a trial basis. Starting mid-2015, the airline will be testing WiFi connections on board to provide their customers with an added benefit to flying with their company. Living in a digital age as we are, it's only natural that such services would find it necessary to appeal to connected individuals. By driving these new innovations, Global Eagle Entertainment and [Orange Business Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-1) will support the digital transformation of Air France. According to Nasdaq, Global Eagle Entertainment "will combine its Ku-band satellite connectivity solution, its inflight wireless portal and IFE content with Orange Business Services' expertise in end-to-end integration services." Orange itself will be relying on GEE's expertise in this industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **In-flight Connectivity:** The partnership between Global Eagle Entertainment and Orange highlights the growing trend of providing WiFi connections on board aircraft, enhancing the in-flight experience for passengers. - **Digital Transformation in Airlines:** The collaboration between Global Eagle Entertainment, Orange, and Air France showcases the trend of airlines embracing digital innovations to enhance their services and customer experience. - **End-to-end Integration Services:** The partnership between Global Eagle Entertainment and Orange Business Services highlights the increasing demand for comprehensive integration services in the telecommunications and airline industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** The collaboration between Global Eagle Entertainment and Orange highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in providing in-flight connectivity and digital services within the telecommunications industry. - **Airlines:** The partnership between Global Eagle Entertainment, Orange, and Air France demonstrates the opportunities for disruptive innovation in the airline industry through the integration of digital technologies and in-flight connectivity services. - **Integration Services:** The collaboration between Global Eagle Entertainment and Orange Business Services presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies specializing in end-to-end integration services, particularly in the telecommunications and airline industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Internet Service-Enhanced In-Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-experiences.md) - [Complimentary Airplane WiFi Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-airways-and-starlink.md) - [Airline Wi-Fi Advancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-7878-aircraft.md) - [Sponsored In-Flight Wi Fi Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponsored-in-flight-wi.md) - [In-Flight Wi-Fi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-airlines1.md) - [Satellite-Powered In-Flight WiFi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-airlines-and-starlink.md) - [In-Flight Entertainment Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-airlines.md) - [Fast Airline Wi-Fi Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroplan-members1.md) - [Airline Premium Display Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics.md)