Immfly plans IFC solution with Eutelsat and Gogo. Photo: Immfly

Eutelsat is working with Gogo and Immfly to offer an in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution geared toward narrowbody fleets using OneWeb connectivity. The partners announced the offering on Jan. 22, with availability planned for this year. 

Immfly, an aviation tech company focused on passenger experience technologies, will offer the service. It will leverage Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity from OneWeb, the Gogo next-generation Plane Simple electronically steered antenna (ESA), and Immfly’s onboard server Equilux Aero.

The service is geared toward narrowbody fleets and regional jets that currently lack connectivity. Immfly said it will be able to be installed within 24 to 30 hours. Immfly is currently accepting requests for pilot programs.

“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,” commented Jimmy von Korff, Immfly co-founder and executive chairman.