Intelsat multi-orbit IFC coming to Skymark Airlines
April 10, 2025
Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has been selected by Skymark Airlines to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) service on 10 Boeing 737 MAX, using Intelsat’s new electronically steered array (ESA) antenna, that delivers multi-orbit service using geostationary (GEO) and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Skymark will become one of the first in the Asia-Pacific region to offer Intelsat’s new hybrid service.
“Japan is a very hot IFC market, and we are proud to have been selected by Skymark to deliver a product that will keep the airline on the cutting edge. Passengers will soon benefit from multi-orbit connectivity that provides the same fast and dependable internet access they enjoy at home, thanks to Intelsat’s GEO coverage and LEO’s low latency,” said Mike DeMarco, Chief Commercial Officer at Intelsat.
The new service will be installed by Boeing in the factory on several aircraft, making Skymark one of the first airlines to take delivery of a Boeing aircraft with an ESA. The first linefit aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2026. The Intelsat ESA is less than seven centimetres tall and operates on both Intelsat’s family of GEO satellites and Eutelsat OneWeb’s constellation of LEO satellites.
“We are delighted to welcome Intelsat’s latest service as one of the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region. It is with pleasure that we introduce inflight connectivity service to our passengers, and will remain committed to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality air services,” added Manabu Motohashi, President and Representative Director of Skymark Airlines.
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