Intelsat Inflight Connectivity expanded to all Airbus aircraft

Intelsat's multi-orbit service will be available for factory and retrofit-installed inflight connectivity systems. (stock image only)

Intelsat Inflight Connectivity expanded to all Airbus aircraft
by Staff Writers
McLean VA (SPX) Sep 20, 2023

- Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO and GEO satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus' Airspace Link (HBCplus) solution. Intelsat will be the largest service provider in the manufacturer's flexible IFC service catalogue.

"Understanding that no airline is like any other, Intelsat has long offered flexibility and choice to its customers, including fit-for-purpose equipment options, and a variety of business models and passenger service offerings," said Dave Bijur, Intelsat's Senior Vice President of Commercial Aviation.

"With Airbus, we are offering a new level of sophistication and flexibility that leverages the high throughput of GEO satellites with the low latency delivered by LEO satellites."

Starting with aircraft deliveries targeting the first half of 2026, airlines may select Airbus' Ku-band ESA terminal, which is designed for simultaneous connections to Intelsat's GEO network and LEO networks, like OneWeb.

This data routing plan will deliver premium IFC service with an unmatched global level of resilience, low-latency and high throughput that is unique to Intelsat. As part of the agreement, Airbus will manage the HBCplus system installation in line and retrofit, as well as the related in-service support.

"The new blended multi-orbit IFC service is testament to the successful cooperation between the Airbus and Intelsat teams to develop joint solutions in response to customer demands," said Maximilian Ruecker, VP Cabin Procurement Seats, IFE and Electronics.

"Intelsat's innovative use of GEO and LEO satellites to seamlessly offer a blended multi-orbit solution fits the disruptive nature of the Airspace Link open ecosystem."

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Summary

Intelsat, a leading provider of inflight connectivity, has announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on both GEO and LEO satellites, are now available for airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus Airspace Link HBCplus solution. This is an unprecedented level of flexibility and sophistication, allowing airlines to select a Ku-band ESA terminal for simultaneous connections to Intelsats GEO and LEO networks, such as OneWeb. This blended multi-orbit IFC service is expected to deliver high throughput and low latency, as well as an unmatched global level of resilience. Airbus will manage the system installation as well as related in-service support. This announcement is a testament to the successful partnership between Intelsat and Airbus and is an example of their disruptive nature with the Airspace Link open ecosystem.

Over the past 25 years, there have been significant advances in the space and defense industry. This announcement is yet another major step forward for the industry, providing greater accessibility of IFC technology to airlines and aircraft lessors, while also delivering high-performance services that are both reliable and resilient. This latest advancement is aligned with recent trends in the industry towards greater flexibility and sophistication, as technology continues to evolve.

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Question:

1. What other service providers are offering similar blended multi-orbit IFC solutions?
2. How does Intelsats agreement with Airbus compare to similar industry collaborations?
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What other satellite companies are providing services to airlines and aircraft lessors?

4. What are the long-term implications of this announcement on the satellite industry?

5. What additional technologies are needed to further improve IFC performance?

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