OneWeb<\/b> and Intelsat<\/b> have signed a global distribution agreement to offer a multi-orbit in-flight connectivity (IFC) service combining Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellite capacity. The companies announced the agreement Thursday and expect it to be in service by 2024.<\/p>\n
Under the agreement, Intelsat will distribute OneWeb capacity coupled with its service. Intelsat said this will fill gaps in IFC coverage and capacity at airport hubs, across oceans, and over polar routes. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis level of connectivity will enable airlines to maximize brand affiliation with passengers through all their onboard services \u2013 delivering a truly connected end-to-end passenger journey,\u201d said Jeff Sare, Intelsat\u2019s new president Commercial Aviation. \u201cThe hybrid service offering further allows the global airline community to plan their suite of next-generation onboard services with confidence \u2013 not only ensuring a future-proofed passenger inflight connectivity experience, but also the implementation of a connected airline digitalization strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ben Griffin, OneWeb vice president of Mobility Services, called the deal a \u201cwatershed moment\u201d for the IFC market and said the partnership delivers the highest value for the lowest risk. <\/p>\n
This partnership comes after Intelsat announced a new IFC solution in June, with a new multi-orbit capable, electronically steered array terminal to offer increased flexibility to its airline customers.<\/p>\n
OneWeb is in the midst of a deal to combine with operator Eutelsat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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