Turksat and Eutelsat Collaboration: A New Era in In-Flight Internet Services
Turkey, aims to significantly improve in-flight internet services by utilizing the multi-beam capacity of Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite in Europe. With this long-term agreement, Türksat expands its service area to airlines in Europe and aims to provide passengers with faster, uninterrupted internet access.
Expanding Capacity with KONNECT VHTS
Turksat via KONNECT VHTS satellite Ka-band capacity, it will provide in-flight communication services to airlines in Europe. Thanks to this service, passengers flying to European destinations will have a stronger and uninterrupted internet experience throughout their travels. The quality of in-flight internet services has become an important reason for preference for passengers today. Therefore, this capacity provided by Türksat increases competition in the sector and maximizes customer satisfaction.
Turksat's Goals and Strategies
Turksat General Manager Ahmet Hamdi Atalay, stated that this agreement will contribute to Türkiye's aviation sector and increase the quality of high-speed internet services provided by Türksat. Atalay said, “We are further strengthening the capacity we offer to the aviation sector by expanding with KONNECT VHTS. This agreement will allow us to provide more reliable and uninterrupted internet services to our aviation customers in Europe.”
- Strong Internet Connection: Passengers will be pleased with the quality of internet connection during the flight.
- Competitive Advantage: Turksat will stand out from other service providers in the sector.
- Innovative Solutions: New technologies and solutions will be offered in in-flight communication.
Strategic Partnership with Eutelsat
Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke, underlined the importance of this cooperation and said, “We are very honored to be chosen by Türksat to strengthen its aviation mobility services. KONNECT VHTS is one of the most advanced satellites in the GEO satellite connectivity fleet and is designed specifically to serve the in-flight connectivity market in Europe.” Such strategic partnerships allow both companies to gain a stronger position in the global market.
The Importance of In-Flight Internet
Nowadays, passengers’ demand for internet access during flights is increasing. Especially for business travelers, being able to check their e-mails, attend meetings and update their social media accounts during the flight is of great importance. The advanced internet services provided by Türksat will improve the flight experience of passengers and increase the competitive advantage of airline companies.
Turksat's Future Goals
With this partnership, Türksat aims to expand not only in the European market but also on a global scale. The increased capacity to be provided in in-flight internet services will enable Türksat to attract more customers internationally and provide a wider range of services. In addition, the combination of the Ka-band coverage of the Türksat 5B satellite with the European coverage of KONNECT VHTS will enable more effective provision of in-flight internet services.
As a result
This strategic partnership between Türksat and Eutelsat will contribute to the digital transformation of the aviation industry and significantly improve the passenger experience. With the development of technology, the quality of in-flight internet services is increasing, which strengthens the competitive position of airlines. These innovative solutions for in-flight communication offer great advantages for both passengers and airlines.
