Immfly, an aviation technology company, has developed a satcom system designed to enhance the onboard connectivity experience for the narrowbody aircraft fleets of low-cost (LCC) and ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs).
The system brings together Gogo’s electronically steered antenna and network infrastructure, and Eutelsat’s OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services, with the goal of delivering enterprise-grade reliability, low-latency, and high-speed connectivity services, at the low operational and installation costs that LCC and ULCCs require.
The system combines Gogo’s next-generation Plane Simple electronically steered antenna (ESA), Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation services, and Immfly’s Equilux Aero modular, agnostic onboard server. Immfly says the system delivers a reliable, lightweight, cost-effective and rapidly deployable connectivity solution that can be fully installed on an aircraft in 24-30 hours.
The company is initially targeting narrowbody fleets and regional jets that currently lack connectivity. Launch is planned for 2026, and Immfly is accepting requests for pilot programmes.
“This initiative marks a turning point for the LCC/ULCC industry,” said Jimmy M. von Korff, executive chairman and co-founder of Immfly. “Narrowbody aircraft remain disconnected, and we’re bringing them into the digital era through Eutelsat’s OneWeb high-speed LEO connectivity services and Gogo ESA hardware – enabling ancillary revenue growth, streamlining operations, and providing passengers with connectivity on par with their ground experiences.”
Claire Gombault, director of commercial aviation for Eutelsat added, “Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation is bringing high-speed, low-latency connectivity to fleets long underserved by in-flight broadband. Together with Immfly and Gogo, we’re transforming the passenger experience while creating new opportunities to generate onboard revenue.”
