Neo Space Group (NSG) partners with SES to deliver groundbreaking aviation industry-first inflight connectivity service to the global airline market

 Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund (PIF) global space services company, has joined forces with a global satellite communications operator SES, to bring the SES Open Orbits™ Inflight Connectivity network to the international airlines market.

SES Open Orbits™ is an advanced open architecture Ka-band network that allows satellite assets from multiple operators and different orbits to be added to increase coverage and capacity as and when needed. The network will give airlines unprecedented connectivity around the world to address the rapidly growing demand for inflight connectivity.

Through this partnership, NSG will access the network and will offer a holistic solution to the airline market packaged with the Skywaves® managed services platform, a tailored traffic management platform with the ability to intelligently switch traffic from one interoperable network to another through the latest in cloud technology. NSG will also offer SkyFly, a state-of-the-art end user portal that will enable a range of services for passengers at the touch of a button during flights. This offer will enable airlines to provide passengers with seamless connectivity and digital services. NSG is already supporting on a significant ongoing retrofit program with a major carrier and will be able to deliver services by early 2025, subject to obtaining the relevant licenses and approvals.

Faisal Alsalloum, Managing Director of NSG, said: "We are excited to partner with SES to offer innovative solutions for the inflight connectivity services market. We know the challenges airlines face offering reliable connectivity to their passengers, and we aim through our partnership with SES to set a new standard for the global airlines market the is superior in its performance and commercially attractive."  

"We are thrilled to join forces with NSG to bring the SES Open Orbits™ advanced inflight connectivity service to airlines worldwide," said Elias Zaccack, Global Head for Aviation, SES. "Our collaboration represents a significant milestone in the evolution of inflight connectivity, offering airlines access to a robust network that delivers unmatched performance and reliability."

The global partnership between NSG and SES marks the first Ka-band multi-orbit service available to airlines.  The agreement ensures exceptional connectivity and bandwidth capabilities, forming a collaboration that not only enhances the passenger experience, but underscores the commitment of both companies to technological innovation and global connectivity solutions.