5G in the airline industry: how JAL and KDDI create efficient solutions
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Japan Airlines (JAL Group) announced that it would introduce “au 5G” services supplied by KDDI Corporation in its JAL Innovation Lab(*1).
This initiative involves the Lab Alliance, a collaboration between KDDI Corporation and Japan Airlines. The company has conducted two pilot trials to explore the possibilities for 5G use in airline operations. It aims to accelerate its efforts to further utilize 5G.
In addition, the company is currently considering the use of “Remote Work Support for Aircraft Maintenance” and other maintenance services in the second stage of demonstration experiment in order to put them into practical use.
Going forward, in addition to streamlining operations and improving operational quality through Digital Transformation (DX), the company considers various services for 5G smartphone users.
KDDI Group will use 5G to support JAL Group’s aircraft maintenance and upgrading airport services.
(*1) A laboratory established in April 2018 by Japan Airlines as a base for “Open Innovation” activities that create new added value, and businesses by leveraging internal and external knowledge.
Original Text: https://ampmedia.jp/2020/03/30/jal-kddi-5g/