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SES lands Air Astana inflight connectivity deal for A321LR fleet

Oct 30, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Contract win with Air Astana validates SES's ESA/multi-orbit solution and could accelerate revenue recognition and backlog growth; positives for sentiment though size of deal is unclear.

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SES announced Air Astana will receive next-gen inflight connectivity across its A321LR fleet, leveraging SES's ESA antenna and multi-orbit network. The first connected aircraft began service on Oct 29, 2026, with fleet-wide deployment to follow. The deal signals growing adoption of SES's ESA technology among carriers and could broaden SES's revenue runway and backlog.

  • SES to deploy inflight connectivity on Air Astana's A321LR.
  • First connected aircraft entered service on Oct 29, 2026.
  • Fleet-wide deployment will follow across the A321LR fleet.
  • Equipped with SES's ESA antenna on a multi-orbit network.
  • Signal SES's expanding airline footprint, backlog potential.

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