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SES Launches Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity on LATAM Airbus, Embraer Fleet

SES said LATAM Airlines selected it to deliver multi-orbit inflight connectivity across LATAM’s Airbus and Embraer fleet. SES will equip more than 60 aircraft over coming years, including use of its electronically steered array antenna. SES said it has supplied LATAM connectivity for nearly a decade and has over 250 SES-connected aircraft in the region.

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Published Jul 29, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Med
01

Why it matters

The announcement extends the relationship to next-generation multi-orbit connectivity using a compact ESA antenna, potentially improving passenger experience and strengthening SES’s competitive position in airline mobility broadband.

02

Market read

Traders may reassess SES’s mobility backlog and competitive momentum in multi-orbit inflight connectivity, though financial impact is not quantified.

03

What to watch

Execution risk (antenna installation timelines, service performance, and satellite capacity availability) could delay monetization even if the selection is confirmed.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 6/10Timing: new contract announcement, likely relevant for near-term positioning in satellite connectivity names

Background

SES and LATAM have partnered for nearly a decade, including 2Ku service to 200+ A320-family aircraft, and LATAM already operates a large SES-connected Wi-Fi fleet.

Market effects

Sector

Reinforces demand for multi-orbit inflight connectivity and electronically steered array (ESA) antennas among Latin American carriers.

Regional

Highlights LATAM’s fleet modernization as a driver of satellite broadband adoption across the Americas.

Global

Supports the broader multi-orbit connectivity narrative following SES’s post-Intelsat scale-up.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Without disclosed contract value, margins, or service start dates, the market may treat this as incremental rather than materially earnings-moving.

Key entities

  • company
    SES

    Space solutions provider selected to supply multi-orbit inflight connectivity and ESA antenna-based service.

  • company
    LATAM Airlines Group

    Airline customer expanding multi-orbit inflight connectivity across Airbus and Embraer fleets.

  • company
    Airbus

    Aircraft manufacturer whose A320NEO and A321XLR models will be equipped with SES services.

  • company
    Embraer

    Aircraft manufacturer whose E195-E2 models will be equipped with SES services.

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