• Read more about Türksat to leverage capacity on Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite for in-flight connectivity over Europe

Türksat selects Eutelsat for Europe in-flight broadband

• New multi-million, multi-year deal, enabling Türksat leverage multiple beams over KONNECT VHTS’ European footprint
• Showcasing pertinence of state-of-the-art very high throughput GEO capacity to deliver high-quality, cost-effective in-flight connectivity services

Paris, 12 March 2025 - Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Türksat announce a new multi-million-dollar, multi-year agreement between for Ka band services on Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite. Under the agreement, Türksat will leverage multiple beams over Europe to provide services to airlines.

Türksat is one of the world's leading satellite operators, delivering multiple satellite connectivity solutions over its own fleet, as well as third party satellites.

KONNECT VHTS entered into service in October 2023 to address the European fixed broadband and in-flight connectivity verticals. With Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, KONNECT VHTS embarks the most powerful on-board digital processor ever put in orbit, offering capacity allocation flexibility, optimal spectrum use, and progressive ground network deployment.

Eva Berneke, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat said: “We are honored to be selected by Türksat to reinforce its aero mobility offer. KONNECT VHTS is one of the most advanced satellites in our GEO connectivity fleet, specifically designed to address the European inflight connectivity market. We look forward to partnering with Türksat as an anchor customer on KONNECT VHTS as its deploys its capabilities in the mobility market.”

Ahmet Hamdi ATALAY, General Manager of Türksat added: “Türksat has been strengthening its capability to offer Aero services in in-flight connectivity verticals by expanding its reach via KONNECT VHTS. This agreement will enable us to provide more reliable and uninterrupted IFC services for our Aero clients that have so many destinations over Europe. I believe that this cooperation will pave the way for new opportunities that will empower Türksat as one of the leading service providers in IFC market.”

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Eutelsat Group and Türksat announce a new multi-million-dollar, multi-year agreement between for Ka band services on Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite. Under the agreement, Türksat will leverage multiple beams over Europe to provide services to airlines.

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• Read more about ALOFT AeroArchitects equips private Boeing Business Jet aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite connectivity service

• Marking the first confirmed business aviation customer for Eutelsat OneWeb LEO constellation
• Delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the ultimate passenger experience.

Paris, 27 March 2024 – Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announces that ALOFT AeroArchitects, the private Boeing Business Jet operator, has selected Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the ultimate passenger experience.

Under the agreement, ALOFT will equip a private BBJ aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s revolutionary LEO satellite connectivity service. The service will be facilitated by a new Electronically Steered Array (ESA) terminal being developed by Stellar Blu Technologies and delivered through Eutelsat OneWeb’s distribution partner and connectivity expert, Satcom Direct. ALOFT is developing a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the 737-platform using its internal engineering, certification, and ODA resources, which is now available for purchase by VVIP 737 operators and MROs worldwide.

Eutelsat OneWeb’s low Earth orbit constellation of advanced satellites will deliver a reliable, high-speed, low-latency connectivity experience which will enable the VIP passengers to remain as productive, entertained and connected with family, friends, colleagues, and social media as if they were on the ground.

“As an innovator in cabin technology integration, ALOFT is ensuring its discerning BBJ customers will experience high-speed internet in the air, no matter where they are flying – just as they do on the ground” commented Jason Sperry, Head of Business Aviation at Eutelsat OneWeb. “The low latency that is inherent in our low Earth orbit network, means that principals and passengers will have access to applications for both passenger productivity and entertainment that to date have been out of reach while inflight.”

On signing the agreement Colby Hall, Director of Integrated Technology at ALOFT said “Our BBJ customers expect their aircraft to be as comfortable and capable as their homes and offices. This expectation now includes high speed connectivity and being able to remain connected through their personal devices – all the time. Thanks to the connected ecosystem that Eutelsat OneWeb and their partners are deploying in the business aviation market, our VIP customers will be connected, entertained and productive like never before – able to work, stream, trade, as they choose.”

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Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announces that ALOFT AeroArchitects, the private Boeing Business Jet operator, has selected Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the ultimate passenger experience.

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