Aviation

Connecting Brands Across Industries to Create Value for Customers and Deliver on the Promise of Ubiquitous Connectivity

Consumers today demand continuous access to high-speed connectivity across all personal devices no matter where they may be. Wireless carriers seek to attract and retain subscribers, reduce churn, and engender loyalty. Commercial airlines strive to offer a differentiated and enhanced passenger experience and ensure every seat on every flight is ... Read More

Intelsat Wins MSUA’s Aerospace/Aviation Mobile Innovation Award for FlexExec

For passengers on aircraft equipped with the SD Plane Simple® terminal, the FlexExec network guarantees the throughput needed for streaming, sending and receiving large files MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has ... Read More

Intelsat Completes Multi-Orbit Inflight Wi-Fi Tests  

The electronically steered array (ESA) antenna is the only commercially available product in the aviation industry capable of operations with LEO and GEO satellites MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced ... Read More

Reimagine the Inflight Connectivity Experience

Intelsat Named Best Inflight WiFi Service, Two Years in a Row, by Global Traveler Magazine

Thanks to global coverage and network availability MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has been named the Best WiFi Service in commercial aviation by Global Traveler (GT) magazine, for the second consecutive year. GT ... Read More

Virgin Australia Selects Intelsat for Inflight Wi-Fi

Intelsat’s 2Ku antennas to enable streaming quality, always-on connectivity MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), announced today that it has been selected to provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to Virgin Australia’s ... Read More

ESA: NGSO Ku Electronically Steered Antenna

Lighter, and more versatile than conventional options, the new ESA-based solution is a first in a new line of ground-breaking multi-orbit terminals developed by Intelsat. Multi-orbit Capable It has the capability to interoperate with our established GEO satellites in addition to LEO or medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites. This important feature ... Read More

FBI Selects IGC FlexAir For High Performing, Secure Global Airborne Communications

MCLEAN, Va. – Intelsat General Communications LLC (IGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, today announced the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded IGC partner Telecom International (TI) a contract to support the FBI’s mission requirement for resilient, secure, on-demand communications in clear and contested ... Read More

Intelsat Commercial Aviation goes into Agreement with Nelco to Offer Inflight Connectivity in India’s Airspace

MCLEAN, Va. and MUMBAI, India – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced the beginning of Intelsat’s inflight connectivity services in Indian skies through an agreement with Nelco, India’s leading satellite ... Read More

Intelsat and OneWeb partnership brings multi-orbit connectivity to airlines worldwide

(CHICAGO and LONDON, August 11, 2022). Leading satellite communications companies OneWeb and Intelsat have signed a global distribution partnership agreement to offer airlines a seamless inflight connectivity (IFC) solution with the best combination of performance, coverage, and reliability on the market. The partnership enables Intelsat to ... Read More

Intelsat at Farnborough: Commercial Aviation’s Small but Mighty UK Presence

Farnborough’s Air Show isn’t the town’s only claim to fame. The airport of the same name is home sweet home to a small division of Intelsat Commercial Aviation residing just north of the runway. The team plays a critical role in the smooth installation, operation and maintenance of Intelsat’s inflight connectivity for airlines across ... Read More

Intelsat Selected by Air Canada to Equip up to 45 Airbus A321s with its Next-Generation Line-fit and Retrofit 2Ku Satellite Connectivity Solutions

MCLEAN, VA. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has been selected to provide its line-fit 2Ku satellite connectivity solution on Air Canada’s upcoming Airbus A321XLR fleet to be installed on the Airbus production line in Hamburg, ... Read More

Intelsat Launches New IFC Solution Revolutionizing Airline Connectivity

Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) technology enables flexible access to GEO and LEO satellites, enabling new connected experiences in a lean package MCLEAN, VA. – Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced the ... Read More

Intelsat and Alaska Airlines Expand Partnership with 100+ New Aircraft

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has again been chosen by long-time partner, Alaska Airlines, to provide inflight connectivity on 105 of the company’s new fleet of Boeing 737MAX aircraft. Alaska Airlines’ new 737MAX ... Read More

Intelsat Inflight Connectivity Making an Impact in APAC

Intelsat is the world’s most trusted global integrated space and ground satellite network with a mission to make broadband more accessible worldwide. In Asia-Pacific, demand is growing as airlines recognize the value of connectivity and keeping customers connected to friends, family or the workplace. Intelsat Commercial Aviation is delivering ... Read More

Intelsat to Provide Inflight Connectivity Service to LATAM Airlines’ new Airbus Fleet

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite, terrestrial network and leading provider of Inflight Connectivity (IFC) services, along with LATAM Airlines Group today announced Intelsat’s connectivity service will be installed in its fleet of Airbus narrow body aircraft including A320ceo and A320neo variants, ... Read More

Your Internet Experience in the Sky is Finally Here

Now more than ever, private aviation is the air travel option of choice for business executives, principals, and heads of state around the world. While general travel dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic, business jet travel surged. November 2021 was the busiest month on record for global business jet activity showing a 15% increase from November ... Read More

Intelsat Partners with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to Expand High-Throughput Inflight Connectivity Network in Asia

Agreement Delivers High-Speed Inflight Connectivity to one of the Fastest-growing Markets for Air Travel McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to use its ... Read More

Intelsat Named Best In-Flight Wi-Fi Service by Global Traveler Magazine

McLean, Va. – Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been named the Best Wi-Fi Service in commercial aviation by Global Traveler (GT) magazine. GT offers unique daily content catering to the lifestyle and travel interests of premium travelers who fly all over the world for business and ... Read More

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