Acropolis Boosts Connectivity on its Flagship ACJ

UK-based charter operator Acropolis Aviation has received European approval for the upgraded Internet and in-flight entertainment system on its flagship Airbus. The jet’s new Rockwell Collins Skybox system delivers download speeds of 432 kbps, and its one terabyte of onboard storage is sufficient to hold about 400 feature films.

Digital rights management Hollywood-protected films can be streamed from the system to any iOS device onboard, and the 19-passenger ACJ (tail number G-NOAH) is equipped with 19 iPads to ensure there are enough for everyone onboard. Coupled with Satcom Direct’s SkyTicket billing system, customers can have a secure log on for using social media apps, browsing the Web and accessing email, while only being charged for their actual usage.

Acropolis (Booth N5222) has named Kuky Salazar as vice president for U.S. & Latin America, to expand G-NOAH’s charter business in the Americas. “With the aircraft’s open-plan luxury cabin, recently upgraded Internet and entertainment system and the company’s tailored approach to every charter flight, G-NOAH has proven to be popular within the charter market, and I look forward to introducing U.S. based clients to this fantastic aircraft,” said Salazar.

Acropolis will also be the launch customer for the Airbus ACJ320 Neo, expected to enter service in 2020.