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How could Finnair's shift to SES's multi-orbit connectivity affect Eutelsat?

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Eutelsat's role in Finnair's connectivity may change with new SES partnership Finnair is implementing a new multi-orbit inflight connectivity service across 18 Embraer -Embraer aircraft, provided through an agreement with SES. This new service integrates SES’s geostationary (GEO) satellite services with low-earth orbit (LEO) capacity provided by Eutelsat. While Eutelsat is a key component of the new solution, the shift to this comprehensive, integrated system could change the scope or volume of the connectivity services Eutelsat provides to Finnair, potentially altering the existing commercial relationship.

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  • SES announced an agreement with Finnair to equip 18 -E2s with multi-orbit in-flight connectivity.simcoereformer.ca
  • The connectivity combines SES’s geostationary (GEO) satellite services with low-earth orbit (LEO) capacity from Eutelsat.simcoereformer.ca
  • The first connected aircraft is expected to enter service in 2027.simcoereformer.ca

Why it matters

For Eutelsat, major airline contracts are critical to its revenue stream in the rapidly expanding inflight connectivity market. The shift of a flagship airline like Finnair to a new, integrated multi-orbit system represents a significant change in how Eutelsat's services are packaged and consumed by major carriers.

This move reflects the industry trend toward resilient, multi-orbit networks that combine GEO and LEO capabilities to meet increasing passenger demands for high-speed, reliable internet access. Eutelsat's ability to maintain or grow its presence within these integrated solutions will be key to its future market position.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the new contract structure with SES change the volume or pricing of Eutelsat's LEO capacity provided to Finnair?
  • Are there other major airlines planning to adopt similar multi-orbit solutions that rely on Eutelsat's LEO network?

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What would change this answer

Eutelsat announces a significant expansion of its LEO capacity or new partnerships with other major airlines.This would suggest Eutelsat is successfully diversifying its revenue and mitigating the risk associated with any single contract change.
Finnair publicly announces a reduction in its connectivity service contracts or changes its fleet strategy.This would confirm a potential decline in demand for Eutelsat's services, making the negative effect more certain.

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