Rising Competition: Eutelsat Targets Aviation Connectivity Amid Starlink Rivalry
Eutelsat, the European satellite operator, is stepping up competition against Elon Musk’s Starlink by offering onboard Wi-Fi services for business and commercial aircraft. The company has confirmed that it is currently providing broadband connectivity to Air Canada planes, alongside partnerships with several corporate jet operators.
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Eutelsat has revealed a significant backlog in its rollout plans, with over 1,000 airplanes slated for an upgrade to the new system. This move comes at a time when concerns over Musk’s political associations, including his advisory role to former US President Donald Trump, have positioned Eutelsat as a viable alternative to Starlink. Additionally, rumors that Musk might withdraw Starlink’s services from Ukraine, a critical asset for their military resistance, have further bolstered Eutelsat’s profile.
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Despite this rivalry, Eutelsat still relies heavily on Musk’s SpaceX for launching its low-orbit satellites. Meanwhile, Starlink remains dominant in the European sector, with major airlines like Air France opting for its airplane connectivity services. Eutelsat, with fewer than 700 low-orbit satellites compared to Starlink’s 7,000, is striving to directly challenge Starlink’s supremacy in satellite technology and airplane Wi-Fi services.
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