As LATAM steps ever closer to operating its upcoming E195-E2 aircraft, SES confirms it was selected to provision the inflight connectivity solution.
LATAM Embraer E195-E2 – Image, LATAM/SES
SES will provide a e multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to its growing fleet of Airbus and Embraer aircraft.
More than 60 Airbus (A320neo and A321XLR) and Embraer aircraft (E195-E2) will be equipped with SES services in the coming years. 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. For GEO connectivity, it will use its own satellites (SES), whilst at the LEO connectivity level, it uses the EutelSat OneWeb constellation.
For its long-haul aircraft, LATAM have partnered with Viasat.
SES and LATAM have partnered to provide inflight connectivity to LATAM’s passengers for nearly a decade, including providing 2Ku service to more than 200 A320 family aircraft. To date, LATAM operates the largest SES-connected fleet in the region, with over 250 aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi.
In Quotes
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 inflight connectivity,”
Paulo Miranda, Vice President of Customers at LATAM Airlines Group, added
“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,”
Filling in the connectivity gaps
LATAM is continuing to equip its fleet with connectivity solutions to ensure its passengers and crew can be connected in the sky, with it choosing a multi-orbit solution, rather than sticking with one technology to deliver the passenger experience.
It’s something we’re starting to see with deployments, being able to be connected in low-coverage areas, whilst providing low-latency connectivity when it is the best option.
For a primer on GEO, MEO, LEO and Multi-Orbit connectivity, check out our article here.
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