Intelsat announces IFC agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas
Some Aerolineas Argentinas aircraft will soon have Intelsat inflight connectivity
Aerolíneas Argentinas has selected Intelsat to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on 18 A330 and 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement will make the airline the first in Latin America to offer service using Intelsat’s electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, the press release said.
The ESA antenna is less than seven centimetres tall and interoperates on both Intelsat’s family of geostationary satellites and its partner’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites.
“Aerolíneas Argentinas’ passengers will soon benefit from multi-orbit connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet access they enjoy at home,” said Dave Bijur, Senior Vice President for Commercial Aviation. “Intelsat’s partnerships with innovative Latin American airlines highlight how the region’s carriers are leading the way when it comes to the most advanced connectivity.”
The connectivity will soon be available on the airline’s A330 and 737 MAX aircraft.
