SES has been selected to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity to LATAM Airlines’ fleet of more than 60 Airbus and Embraer aircraft.
Airbus A320NEO and A321XLR plus Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be equipped with SES services.
LATAM already operates the largest SES-connected fleet in the region, with over 250 aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi.
The news means that LATAM will be the largest airline in the region to use SES’ new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna. Less than seven centimetres tall, the ESA delivers reliable connectivity to the SES multi-orbit network.
The equipment connects to satellites in different orbits, providing consistent and reliable coverage regardless of the location.
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.
Mike DeMarco, President of Mobility at SES, 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.”
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.”
