Global space solutions company SES has been chosen by LATAM Airlines to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service to its growing fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft.
Mike DeMarco, SES President of Mobility said LATAM’s passengers will soon benefit from reliable, multi-orbit satellite connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet access they enjoy at home no matter where or when they fly.
“SES’ partnerships with airlines like LATAM highlight how carriers throughout the Americas are leading the way when it comes to the most advanced connectivity. SES is a trusted partner that powers in-flight connectivity.”
According to the company, over 60 Airbus (A320NEO and A321XLR) and Embraer aircraft (E195-E2) will be equipped with SES services and LATAM will be the largest airline in the region to offer service using SES’ new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, which is less than seven centimetres tall and delivers reliable connectivity to the SES multi-orbit network. Connecting to satellites in different orbits provides consistent and reliable coverage no matter the location.
Paulo Miranda, Vice President of Customers at LATAM Airlines Group commented: “At LATAM, we are committed to making every journey more connected. By bringing next-generation multi-orbit connectivity to more of our fleet, we will offer our passengers a faster, more reliable onboard internet experience, helping them stay connected wherever they fly while continuing to raise the standard of travel across Latin America.”
SES and LATAM have been in-flight connectivity partners for nearly a decade, including providing 2Ku service to more than 200 A320 family aircraft. SES says that, to date, LATAM operates the largest SES connected fleet in the region, with over 250 aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi.
