Finnair selects SES for satellite internet on Embraer aircraft

Finnair has partnered with SES to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity for its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 jets. The agreement covers 18 aircraft, which will be equipped with SES’s electronically steered array antenna during the production phase at Embraer.

The connectivity solution will utilize a combination of SES’s geostationary (GEO) satellites and low-earth orbit (LEO) capacity from Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation. This multi-orbit approach aims to provide passengers with high-speed, reliable broadband capable of supporting streaming, online work, and digital services.

The first connected aircraft are expected to enter service in 2027, with deliveries scheduled through 2030. Finnair’s order for the E195-E2 includes options for additional aircraft, potentially bringing the total fleet to 46 jets. These planes will be operated by Norra for Finnair’s European routes.