2023-09-05 20:29:48
Air Canada and Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated terrestrial and satellite networks and a leading provider of expanded inflight connectivity, today announced an agreement under which Intelsat will provide connectivity systems for approximately 100 additional Air Canada aircraft. airline’s fleet, including Intelsat’s new electronically steered array (ESA) multi-orbit antenna for aircraft in the airline’s regional jet fleet.
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“Intelsat has provided reliable inflight connectivity to Air Canada and its passengers for 14 years,” said Dave Bijur, senior vice president, commercial, Intelsat Commercial Aviation. “Air Canada’s leadership will continue for decades to come thanks to this investment in 2Ku connectivity for the 737 MAX fleet and the decision to install the innovative multi-orbit service throughout its regional fleet operation.”
“The efforts and commitment of the Intelsat team and its service partners made the difference for us. We are confident that Intelsat provides proven technology, an expandable platform and network, and the right vision for the future of inflight connectivity,” said Mark Nasr, Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, Air Canada and President, Aeroplan. “Through our partnership with Bell, equipment installation schedule and strong belief in the importance of onboard connectivity, we seek to provide our customers with the best offering in the industry and that is most constantly available.”
Intelsat currently operates internet onboard 240 aircraft, spanning Air Canada, Rouge and Air Canada Express. The new program includes inflight connectivity facilities on three types of Air Canada aircraft:
Boeing 737 MAX aircraft – Starting this year, the fleet of 40 aircraft will be equipped with Intelsat’s 2Ku onboard connectivity system.
Embraer 175 and Mitsubishi CRJ-900 aircraft (currently installed with Intelsat’s air-to-ground system) – The 55 aircraft are currently operated by Jazz, Air Canada’s regional partner, and will be upgraded with Intelsat’s new ESA antenna starting in 2024 .
National airline Air Canada and its regional partner Jazz together operate more than 300 aircraft and offer more Wi-Fi-equipped flights than any other airline in Canada. The relationship with Intelsat will serve as a key enabler as Air Canada seeks to offer its customers the industry’s fastest and most consistently available expanded Internet connectivity across its global network.
Intelsat’s 2Ku solution is an industry leader due to its combination of a low-profile fuselage-mounted antenna and reliable wing-mounted performance. The smallest aircraft in the airline’s fleet of regional jets will benefit from Intelsat’s new ESA, which is less than three inches in height and interoperates with both Intelsat’s geostationary satellite families and the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Low Earth Orbit) from OneWeb. This strategy allows Air Canada to provide the highest quality inflight internet experience to airlines, wherever they fly.
About Intelsat and Expanded Connectivity
Intelsat’s international team of professionals is focused on delivering seamless, secure satellite communications to governments, NGOs and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services. By bridging the digital divide, operating one of the largest and most advanced fleets of satellites and connectivity infrastructure in the world, Intelsat allows people, with its tools, to converse while flying over oceans, see each other from different continents and hear the from the sky, communicating, cooperating and coexisting. Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with “pioneers” in the satellite industry, serving its customers and the planet. Backed by a legacy of innovation and focused on tackling a new generation of challenges, team members at Intelsat now aim to be the “next pioneers” in the space, as they revolutionize the field and lead the digital transformation of the industry.
About Air Canada
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the national airline and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transport network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and internationally on six continents. It has a four star rating on Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s leading travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest network of aircraft partners, comprising 45 airlines, as well as a wide range of rewards in products, hotels and car rentals. Its fleet division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air cargo transportation and connectivity to hundreds of destinations on six continents using Air Canada passenger and cargo aircraft. Air Canada aims to achieve an ambitious goal of net zero emissions across all its global operations by 2050. Air Canada’s shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OCTQX in the US.
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