W0
Kickoff
All POC partners align and launch the programme.
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Main milestone flow chart
Omantel and Salam Air paths converge into aircraft installation, POC flights and the GO Phase.
W0 · 0%
W1
POC Contract Signed
Contract signed after kickoff alignment — the plan starts here.
W2
Parallel Work Starts
Spectrum, planning, POs and MRO activity begin.
CORE & Portal
W2–W4
CORE Design
Omantel completes network design in 2 weeks.
W4–W11
CORE Implementation
Seven-week implementation programme.
W2–W12
POC Portal (IT)
IT builds the portal with all Phase 1 features for the current A2G airline.
Approval Path
W4
CAA Submission
Eclipse submits the SB for STC approval.
W6
MRO Agreement
Salam Air signs the MRO agreement.
W12
STC Approval
Regulatory approval gate is cleared.
Hardware Paths
W8
Kit Ready
Existing installation kit modified — 6-week lead only.
W10
OBE Ready
Thales aircraft hardware is ready.
W12
All Aircraft Hardware Ready
Kontron CS/WAP completes the aircraft set.
W18
GN Hardware Ready
Nokia ground hardware — now the critical path.
W13–W15
Logistics & Customs
Shipment, release and transfer to MRO.
W16
Aircraft Installation
One-week installation at the MRO.
W16–W23
Waiting for Ground Network
Installed aircraft waits for ground coverage to go live.
W19–W22
GN Site Installation
Ten ground sites installed in three weeks.
W23
GN Implementation
Ground network integrated with the CORE.
W24
POC Flights
Test flights from Salalah → Muscat or Muscat → Riyadh.
W25
Performance Data
Collect and evaluate in-flight results.
W26
GO Phase
Programme moves into the GO phase and contracts.