SES, Abra Group launch multi-orbit inflight connectivity

With 10 Airbus A320s now operational, Avianca is among the first in Latin America to offer Wi-Fi service using SES’ new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna.

SES and Abra Group have launched fast and reliable multi-orbit inflight connectivity service on the first of more than 100 aircraft, solidifying SES’ position as a leading provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas.

“Abra Group’s commitment to passenger experience will now include consistent reliable, multi-orbit satellite connectivity on its Airbus and Boeing fleet that provides the same fast and dependable internet access passengers enjoy at home no matter where or when they fly,” said Enrique Villasenor, SES Vice President of Global Airline Partnerships. “SES’ partnerships with growing Abra Group airlines like Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air highlight how carriers throughout the Americas are leading the way when it comes to advanced connectivity. SES is the engine that powers inflight connectivity, a trusted partner that makes airline operations easier.”

With 10 Airbus A320s now operational, Avianca is among the first in Latin America to offer Wi-Fi service using SES’ new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, which is less than seven centimeters tall and delivers unmatched reliability connecting to both SES’ family of geostationary satellites and its partner’s constellation of Low-Earth Orbit satellites. With progressive installation planned, more than 100 Airbus and Boeing aircraft in the Abra Group fleet are set to offer the SES solution in the coming years.

“At Abra Group, we continue to bring next-generation solutions onboard to make connectivity more accessible and offer more options to our passengers,” said Francisco Raddatz, Chief Procurement Officer of Abra Group.