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Multi-Orbit System Installed on 130 Aircraft: Intelsat

Electronically Steered Array (ESA) System Nears 1,000 Orders

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Tom Patton
Apr 15, 2025
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A multi-orbit electronically steered array (ESA) system developed by Intelsat has been installed on 130 aircraft, delivering reliable, streaming connectivity to passengers aboard flights throughout North America. Intelsat has secured commitments for 1000 aircraft set to be equipped with the multi-orbit solution.

"This milestone underlines the fact that m…

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