BBC addicts, at least those flying to or through Doha, will soon be able to watch BBC World live on their seatback TV systems at 35,000 feet. Qatar Airways is to become the first international airline to provide passengers with live streaming of BBC World, the BBC's international 24-hour news and information channel, across multiple regions. The airline has installed onboard satellite television on selected long haul Airbus A330 aircraft to service flights both within and between the Middle East and Europe. Distributed through Showtime Arabia via the Rockwell Collins Tailwind 560 system, BBC World will be seen on 17 aircraft by end of 2006 and on 15 more in 2007. BBC World claims to be the most popular international channel, watched by more viewers each day than any other English language channel across eight Middle Eastern countries.
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