Intelsat will soon launch high-speed, reliable, multi-orbit connectivity service on Embraer E2 aircraft from the day the plane is delivered as the result of a new line-fit, and an agreement with Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) that will allow the aircraft manufacturer to install the equipment during factory production.
As part of the Buyer-Furnished Equipment agreement to offer Intelsat’s multi-orbit system as a line-fit option on Embraer’s family of E2 aircraft, airline customers can order planes with the Intelsat ESA system already installed and operational upon delivery.
Intelsat is the first multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity system with an electronically steered array (ESA) antenna to be installed at the Embraer factory, allowing passengers access to reliable, streaming connectivity starting immediately when aircraft enter revenue service,” said Rob Baird, Director of OEM Programs at Intelsat. “Passengers on Embraer E2 aircraft will soon benefit from multi-orbit connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet access they enjoy at home, thanks to wide coverage and low latency.”
At Embraer, we pride ourselves on building the world’s most efficient, reliable, and comfortable single aisle aircraft, as well as continuously pursuing advancements in technologies that improve aircraft performance and passenger experience,” said Martyn Holmes, CCO, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “With Intelsat’s IFC system now line-fit available, we are enabling our airline customers to offer a highly optimized in-flight Wi-Fi experience that will keep them competitive and allow them to delight their passengers.