Finnair partners with SES to deliver enhanced inflight connectivity

Finnair is partnering with SES to equip 18 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with multi-orbit inflight connectivity, bringing passengers fast, reliable internet access and a more seamless connected travel experience.

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Finnair is partnering with SES to equip 18 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with multi-orbit inflight connectivity, combining GEO satellite services with LEO capacity from Eutelsat.
The new connectivity solution will provide passengers with fast, reliable onboard internet, supporting streaming, online working and access to digital services throughout their journey.
The first connected aircraft is expected to enter service in 2027, supporting Finnair’s ambition to deliver a seamless, home-like broadband experience from gate to destination.

Finnair is partnering with SES – an exhibitor at APEX FTE EXPO, taking place in Singapore on 18-19 November 2026 – to equip 18 E195-E2s with multi-orbit inflight connectivity, enabling travellers to enjoy fast, reliable internet access throughout their journey.

Under the agreement, the Embraer E2 aircraft, which will be line-fitted at Embraer, will be equipped with SES’ electronically steered array antenna (ESA) offering reliable connectivity to the SES multi-orbit network, combining SES’ geostationary (GEO) satellite services with low-earth orbit (LEO) capacity from its partner Eutelsat. The first connected aircraft is expected to enter service in 2027.

“Customer needs are at the heart of everything we do at Finnair, and connectivity is an increasingly important part of the overall travel experience,” said Simon Large, Chief Customer Officer, Finnair. “We are excited to partner with SES to bring a home-like broadband experience to our customers.”

The new service will support Finnair’s ambition to provide passengers with a seamless connected experience from gate to destination. Customers will be able to stay in touch, stream content, work online and access digital services with the same ease and confidence they increasingly expect on the ground.

“Inflight WiFi is a core part of the travel experience,” said Blane Boynton, Senior Vice President Aviation, SES. “SES’ multi-orbit network delivers the reliability, performance and flexibility airlines need today while providing a clear path for future growth. This agreement is another testament to the growing confidence leading airlines are placing in our solution.”

Thierry Polycarpe, Vice President for Aviation and Maritime, Eutelsat, commented: “Finnair’s selection is further evidence of the value OneWeb brings to inflight connectivity. Our high-speed, low-latency network supports the real-time applications passengers increasingly expect onboard and complements GEO to deliver a more resilient inflight service. We are proud to work with SES on this deployment as more airlines embrace the capabilities of Europe’s only operational LEO constellation.”