Trade organisations

OnAir is either a member of, or affiliated with, a diversity of aviation, technology and communications associations and organisations. 

Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)

The GSMA represents the interests of the worldwide mobile communications industry. Spanning 219 countries, the GSMA unites nearly 800 of the world's mobile operators, as well as more than 200 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset makers, software companies, equipment providers, Internet companies, and media and entertainment organisations. The GSMA is focused on innovating, incubating and creating new opportunities for its membership, all with the end goal of driving the growth of the mobile communications industry. For more information visit www.gsmworld.com.

World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA)

Founded in 1979 as a not-for-profit organization, the World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) is the official worldwide network, representing over 400 of the world's leading airlines, suppliers and related companies committed to excellence in airline inflight entertainment (IFE) and passenger communications. For more information visit www.waea.org.

Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA)

MEBAA aims to be the principal forum for gathering, understanding and communicating the needs and benefits of business aviation within the Middle East to businesses, governments and media worldwide. Its mission is to serve the needs of Middle East Business Aviation Association members in ways that enhance safety, security, efficiency and acceptance of business aviation throughout the region. For more information visit www.mebaa.com

The Blackberry Alliance

As a member of the BlackBerry Alliance Program OnAir has access to industry-leading resources in development, marketing, sales and training, in relation to all BlackBerry products and services. For more information visit http://partners.blackberry.com

Inflight Passenger Communications Coalition (IPCC)

The Inflight Passenger Communications Coalition was organized to better inform the traveling public of new communications technologies that safely enable voice and data service while traveling in U.S. airspace.

Rapidly being adopted around the world, inflight communications service allows airline passengers to use their own cell phone and smartphones to send and receive voice calls, text messages, emails and web access as if they were on the ground. For more information visit www.passengercommunications.com.