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Eutelsat expands airborne internet with operational LEO service for aircraft
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Eutelsat expands airborne internet with operational LEO service for aircraft
by Erica Marchand
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2025
Eutelsat has officially launched its OneWeb-powered low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services for both commercial and private aircraft, with over 100 certified antennas now installed and the first aircraft already flying with active LEO internet connections.

In addition to its longstanding geostationary (GEO) satellite offerings, Eutelsat is delivering a hybrid multi-orbit model to the aviation sector through partnerships with Intelsat, Hughes, and Panasonic Avionics. Air Canada has become the first airline to implement the dual GEO/LEO solution, delivered via Intelsat, while other prominent carriers have started equipping their fleets and introducing commercial flights with multi-orbit internet services onboard.

Within the business aviation sector, Eutelsat is working with Gogo to bring LEO connectivity to the Embraer Phenom 300. Aircraft manufacturer Textron will roll out installations across its Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude, and Ascend jets, and Airbus Corporate Jets will integrate the solution across all its ACJ models.

The combined order book for Eutelsat's commercial and business aviation services now includes more than 1,000 aircraft slated for installation.

"Eutelsat's LEO aviation services, powered by the OneWeb constellation, provide high speed, low latency, and premium performance to meet the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and business jets globally," said Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat. "With a robust backlog and expanding reach across both commercial and business aviation, we are confident in the long-term growth of our aviation services. We believe that a fully integrated IFC ecosystem will transform in-flight connectivity, providing airlines with flexible, responsible, and scalable solutions that enhance the passenger experience and support the future of air travel worldwide."

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