SES to equip Air Astana Airbus A321LR fleet with inflight connectivity
TL;DR: SES said on Thursday that Air Astana selected it to install in-flight connectivity across the airline’s Airbus A321LR fleet. The first connected aircraft entered commercial service last week using an electronically steered array antenna on SES’s multi-orbit network.
SES said on Thursday that Kazakhstan-based airline Air Astana selected it to supply in-flight connectivity services for the airline’s Airbus A321LR fleet.
The first connected Airbus A321LR entered commercial service last week. The aircraft uses SES’s electronically steered array, or ESA, antenna to connect over SES’s multi-orbit satellite network.
SES said deployment is continuing across the rest of Air Astana’s A321LR fleet. SES will provide a fully managed in-flight connectivity service for the airline.
Air Astana said the SES agreement adds to its existing onboard digital services, which include complimentary streaming for premium customers and paid connectivity packages for economy-class travelers supported by Kazakh operator QMobile.
Relevant questions
Which aircraft will SES connect for Air Astana?
SES said it will install in-flight connectivity across Air Astana’s Airbus A321LR fleet. The first connected A321LR entered commercial service last week.
What technology is SES using on Air Astana aircraft?
SES said the first connected aircraft uses its electronically steered array, or ESA, antenna. The service runs over SES’s multi-orbit satellite network.
Does Air Astana already offer onboard digital services?
Air Astana said it already offers complimentary streaming for premium customers and paid packages for economy-class travelers. The airline said those services are supported by QMobile.
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