Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
So what are we gonna have on the 737s? DirecTV, Wireless Entertainment, and Wireless Entertainment and DirecTV?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
halls120
this makes no sense at all. Elsewhere Seth has reported that the DirectTV contract is being terminated. Why install a system you know is going to be removed in a few years?
Probably because the contract says that some number of planes will be installed or that any planes delivered during the period will be installed or something else. We don't have the contract to read so we cannot know for certain. There's also the chance that LiveTV says they aren't going to install any more systems (remember that the vendor pays for the HW kit, not UA) because UA has indicated they aren't going to renew the contract.
We simply don't have the data to draw proper conclusions.
Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
So I came across this:
Where? When is it dated?
Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
All Boeing 737-900ERs that are flying without an entertainment system are awaiting the necessary certifications to install DIRECTV or Wi-Fi and wireless entertainment.
This says to me they don't have to put LiveTV on all of them.
Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
We resumed DIRECTV installations on 737-900ERs last month and will complete them by the end of the year.
Again, this doesn't include a number which will be getting the LiveTV kit. It might just be a couple or it cold be dozens. We just don't konw.
Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
In 2014, we'll begin adding power outlets to Airbus A319, A320, Boeing 747 and domestic Boeing 777 aircraft.
This is good news.
Originally Posted by
JOSECONLSCREW28
So now I'm confused does this mean we are going to be installing DirecTV on the 739ERs next year as well? Or is it just gonna be the wireless entertainment? Because earlier I posted how the DirecTV contract was ending in 2016.
I think just streaming WiFi starting in 2014. Some unknown number of planes will still receive the TV option as well this year but that will wrap up very quickly.