Intelsat expands high-throughput in-flight connectivity network in Asia

Integrated satellite and terrestrial network and in-flight connectivity provider Intelsat has expanded its partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to use the company’s next-generation JCSAT-1C high-throughput satellites over Japan and Asia – one of the fastest-growing markets for air travel.

SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Asia’s largest satellite operator, has a fleet of 16 satellites and is Japan’s only provider of both multi-channel pay TV broadcasting and satellite communications services.

“We’ve had a long-lasting partnership with Intelsat, starting with our JCSAT-5A satellite for Intelsat’s service to Japan Airlines,” said Teruo Yamashita, Group President of Global Business Group at SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. “As air traffic continues to grow in Japan and Asia, expanding our partnership with Intelsat was a logical solution because of the company’s reputation for delivering reliable state-of-the-art communications and its forward-looking solutions to support global mobility.”

Intelsat says the partnership will benefit both airlines and passengers because it promotes an exceptional passenger experience with faster internet connection speeds during flights.

“When it comes to in-flight connectivity, customers and passengers today expect a top-notch, seamless experience,” said Dave Bijur, Senior Vice President – Commercial at Intelsat Commercial Aviation. “Our expanded partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to augment our network provides a leading experience, exceeding airline and passenger expectations.”

Adam Troy, Intelsat’s Vice President of Business Development – Network Partnerships, added: “JSAT continues to be an important and preferred partner of Intelsat, providing high-quality capacity in Asia. We have partnered with JSAT for many years, dating back to our first joint venture satellite, Horizons-1. We know we can count on JSAT’s support to serve our customers’ needs across multiple market sectors, augmenting our global satellite network. This capacity, in particular, will allow Intelsat to continue providing best-in-class in-flight connectivity over Japan for years to come.”