Eutelsat has brought its OneWeb low Earth orbit aviation connectivity services into operation, with more than 100 antenna installations completed and aircraft now flying with active LEO links.

In business aviation, Gogo has outfitted the first Embraer Phenom 300 with LEO connectivity while Textron is installing the system on Cessna Citation Longitude, Latitude and Ascend models. Airbus Corporate Jets will offer it across all ACJ types.

In the commercial sector, Eutelsat is working with Intelsat, Hughes and Panasonic Avionics to deliver multi-orbit connectivity. Air Canada has become the first airline to operate with a GEO/LEO hybrid solution via Intelsat. Other major carriers have begun installations and flights.

Eutelsat’s full aviation portfolio, which also includes GEO systems, has a backlog of more than 1,000 aircraft awaiting 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,” says Eutelsat connectivity president Cyril Dujardin. “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.”