Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the flag carrier of Brunei, has selected Intelsat’s multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution for its fleet of Airbus A320neo twinjets.
The contract covers RB’s seven A320neos, Intelsat confirms to Runway Girl Network, and installations will be carried out in the fourth quarter within the region. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
“We’re excited to bring this next generation of connectivity to our Airbus A320neo fleet, ensuring our guests stay seamlessly connected wherever their journeys take them,” says RB’s chief executive officer, Captain Sabirin Haji Abdul Hamid.
“This technology not only sets a new standard for inflight Internet but also reflects our commitment to innovation and delivering an exceptional experience for travelers across the region. We believe that staying connected in the air is a necessity, and we’re proud to partner with Intelsat in delivering this next-level experience to our travelers across the Asia-Pacific region.”
Pricing details about the carrier’s planned Internet packages have not yet been disclosed.
Based on the Gilat/Stellar Blu electronically steerable antenna terminal, Intelsat’s multi-orbit IFC solution is powered by the firm’s Ku-band geostationary (GEO) satellites and Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service, for which Intelsat is a distribution partner.
The LEO/GEO offering has been enjoying strong reviews since debuting on Air Canada’s CRJ900s. Intelsat also counts American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Japan Airlines, and Skymark among its customers.
“Royal Brunei’s passengers will soon benefit from reliable, multi-orbit connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet access they enjoy at home no matter where or when they fly,” says Intelsat chief commercial officer Mike DeMarco. “The Intelsat team is proud to have been selected by RB to deliver a product that will keep the airline on the cutting edge.”
RB provides scheduled services across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and the United Kingdom. In addition to A320neos, it operates Boeing 787s. The 787s are not fitted with IFC, and are not included in the arrangement with Intelsat.
Intelsat is, however, working with Boeing to ensure its multi-orbit system can be installed on 787s via Service Bulletin.
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Featured rendering credited to Royal Brunei, courtesy of Intelsat
