Eutelsat and Anuvu sign multi-year deal to enhance high-speed inflight connectivity
This is a special feature from the June/July 2026 Seating & IFEC issue of PAX Tech, on page 8.
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Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on EUTELSAT 10B to enhance its inflight connectivity services
Eutelsat and Anuvu have signed a multi-year agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite. Under the agreement, Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on EUTELSAT 10B to enhance its inflight connectivity services, including for a major global airline.
In service since July 2023, EUTELSAT 10B is located at 10° East, an orbital position that offers unique visibility spanning from the Americas to Asia. An all-electric satellite, EUTELSAT 10B has a powerful fifth-generation digital transparent processor, enabling capacity allocation flexibility and optimal spectrum use. It also carries multi-beam HTS Ku-band payloads specifically tailored to the mobile connectivity sector.
Thierry Polycarpe, VP Aero and Maritime Connectivity at Eutelsat, said, “We are pleased to partner with Anuvu on this multi-year agreement, leveraging the advanced capabilities of EUTELSAT 10B to deliver high-performance, scalable inflight connectivity worldwide. This agreement underscores the continued strategic importance of GEO within our multi-orbit architecture, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of the aviation market with flexibility, resilience and efficiency.”
