EASA approves Anuvu’s first in-house STC for Airbus narrow-body aircraft

Anuvu has obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of its Airconnect Global Ku in-flight connectivity (IFC) system onboard Airbus 321 aircraft for Turkish Airlines.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted approval for the STC, which was developed solely by Anuvu, allowing the company to install core components onboard the Airbus A321, and incorporate server and wireless access point parts.

Mike Pigott, Anuvu’s Executive Vice President Connectivity, commented: “Achieving EASA approval for our STC speaks to our team’s innovation and hard work, especially given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint effort of Anuvu, Profen, and our partners at Turkish Airlines and Turkish Technic is a testament to how high-performing teams can overcome obstacles. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Turkish Airlines, providing our Airconnect Global Ku IFC system for the Airbus A321 family, and in conjunction with Anuvu and Profen’s ground teleport infrastructure, they can deliver to passengers the most reliable and high-performing connectivity.”

Çetin Tuğtağ, Turkish Airlines’ Senior Vice President Investment and Asset, said: “Following our Boeing 737 partnership with Anuvu and Profen earlier in the year, we’re pleased that Airconnect Global Ku will soon be available for our customers onboard our A321 family of aircraft. We want to offer our passengers the fastest and most reliable connectivity, and this latest partnership reaffirms our commitment.”