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Flexible, multi-orbit offerings deliver consistent, reliable, high-performance connectivity across the aviation industry.

ROBUST AVIATION CONNECTIVITY

Eutelsat is revolutionising airborne connectivity across the industry with seamless, tailored solutions for commercial airlines, business jet operators, government and special operations aircraft.

  • Providing flexible GEO and LEO tailored solutions for always-on, real-time connectivity.
  • Connecting passengers and platforms. Anytime. Anywhere.
  • Enabling operational excellence through connected systems.
  • Ensuring return on investment and long-term viability of the connectivity solution selected.
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Inflight Connectivity Reimagined

Reliable, optimized connectivity solutions, because no two airlines or operators are the same.

Robust

Truly global services leveraging the high-performance power of OneWeb LEO, and multi-orbital capabilities with existing GEO networks.

Flexible

A variety of service packages to best meet your unique mission requirements.

Reliable

Over 40 years of satellite connectivity experience and a world-class aviation partner ecosystem.

Committed

A secured roadmap for the future ensuring capacity outpaces demand.

Guaranteed

Connectivity services backed by Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Committed Information Rates (CIRs) for a reliable and consistent experience everywhere.

A FULLY SUPPORTED ECOSYSTEM

We work with an ecosystem of expert partners to create and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each airline, fleet, operator and mission.

We work with you to understand your requirements, and together with our partners, deliver a unrivaled quality of experience.

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Eutelsat and Nelco sign LEO connectivity deal for India
  • Nelco to offer Eutelsat’s LEO connectivity for land, maritime, and aviation markets, supporting critical government and enterprise applications
  • Expanding the reach of Eutelsat’s LEO services across India’s borders, territorial waters, and remote regions

Paris, 11 August 2025 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Nelco Limited (ISIN: INE045B01015 – Listed on the equity segment of BSE Limited & National Stock Exchange of India Limited’s stock exchanges), a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers, have signed an agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the India region.

Under the agreement, OneWeb India Communications, Eutelsat’s local operating entity, will partner with Nelco to deliver secure, low-latency LEO connectivity for customers on land, at sea, and in the air. Service coverage will extend across India’s borders, territorial waters, and remote regions, supporting a wide range of secure government and enterprise applications. These capabilities will strengthen India’s digital infrastructure and national security, while ensuring reliable connectivity in underserved areas. Nelco is well geared to offer these services to its customers as soon the OneWeb LEO services become commercially operational in the country.

Neha Idnani, Regional Vice President for APAC, Eutelsat and Director of OneWeb Communications India commented: "We are proud to partner with Nelco, part of the respected TATA Group, to deliver advanced LEO connectivity services in India. This agreement strengthens our strategic footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-growing connectivity markets and underscores our commitment to supporting India’s digital and security ambitions."

P J Nath, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nelco, commented: "We are pleased to partner with Eutelsat to bring OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity services to India. This partnership marks a significant step in enabling reliable, secure, and high-speed communication solutions based on LEO services for critical sectors across land, sea, and air. It reflects our strategy to provide comprehensive multi-orbit satellite connectivity services for advancing India’s digital ecosystem and supporting the country's strategic communication needs."

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Eutelsat and Nelco Limited a Tata Group company and one of India’s leading satellite communication service providers have signed an agreement to deliver OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across the India region.

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Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics extend 10B capacity deal
  • Multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement for expansion of partnership to power inflight connectivity services to Airlines via a fully integrated GEO-LEO solution.
  • New agreement highlights the importance of a multi-orbit strategy to deliver service consistency and ultimately outstanding QoS.
  • The contract extension builds upon the existing long-term collaboration and parties’ commitment to delivering advanced aero solutions but also demonstrates the continuity of GEO requirements and demand in aero.

Paris, 8 April 2025 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) have announced an extension of their capacity deal on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite, serving the inflight connectivity market, covering both the duration and volume of the previous agreement.

Panasonic Avionics, an anchor customer on EUTELSAT 10B since its entry into service in July 2023, leverages multiple gigahertz of capacity on the multi-beam high throughput Ku-band payloads. One covering the North Atlantic corridor, Europe, the Mediterranean basin and the Middle East and the second extends coverage of the Atlantic, as the African, and the Indian Ocean. By increasing and extending its agreement with Eutelsat, Panasonic Avionics will further strengthen its Ku-band connectivity network for the benefit of airline customers across the satellite’s footprint.

Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit for Eutelsat Group commented: "We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with our long-standing partner, Panasonic Avionics. The multi-beam high throughput Ku-band payloads on EUTELSAT 10B are state-of the-art in-orbit assets which will deliver enhanced service for Panasonic Avionics and its customers. This contract also illustrates the ongoing pertinence of geostationary capacity to address evolving connectivity needs.”

John Wade, Vice President of In-flight Connectivity, Panasonic Avionics said: “Panasonic Avionics continues to invest in its Ku-band connectivity network. This contract with a long-standing partner such as Eutelsat, with whom we already work with globally, illustrates our strategy to constantly expand our worldwide network with additional capacity, to create value for our airline customers and satisfy the needs of their passengers.”

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Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) have announced an extension of their capacity deal on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite, serving the inflight connectivity market, covering both the duration and volume of the previous agreement.

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Eutelsat and Panasonic Avionics extend 10B capacity deal
  • Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO services are now live and operational for commercial and business aviation customers.
  • Air Canada and Embraer Phenom 300 amongst the first to fly using Eutelsat’s services.
  • Backlog currently represents over 1,000 aircraft.

Paris, 2 April 2025 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) today announced its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, with over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity.

In addition to its long-established geostationary (GEO) aviation services, Eutelsat is working with Intelsat, Hughes and Panasonic Avionics to deliver LEO and multi-orbit solutions to the commercial aviation market. Air Canada is the first commercial airline to deploy the multi-orbit GEO/LEO service, through Intelsat, with additional world-class carriers also beginning installations and commercial flights with multi-orbit solutions on board.

In business aviation, Eutelsat has partnered with industry leader, Gogo, to equip the first Embraer Phenom 300 with LEO services, while aircraft manufacturer, Textron, will be installing solutions on the Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend models as well as Airbus Corporate Jets on all Airbus ACJ types.

Together, Eutelsat’s aviation services have a combined backlog of over 1,000 aircraft scheduled for installation.

“Eutelsat’s LEO aviation services, powered by the OneWeb constellation, provide high speed, low latency, and premium performance to meet the evolving connectivity needs of airlines and business jets globally,” said Cyril Dujardin, President of the Connectivity Business Unit at Eutelsat. "With a robust backlog and expanding reach across both commercial and business aviation, we are confident in the long-term growth of our aviation services. We believe that a fully integrated IFC ecosystem will transform in-flight connectivity, providing airlines with

flexible, responsible, and scalable solutions that enhance the passenger experience and support the future of air travel worldwide."

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Eutelsat today announced its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) services for commercial and business aviation are now live and operational, with over 100 certified antenna installations completed and the first commercial and business aircraft now flying using Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity.

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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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