Summary American Airlines retrofitted its first plane with Intelsat's multi-orbit internet, boosting connection speeds and capacity for passengers. The system uses both GEO and LEO satellites for strong coverage, with plans to switch dynamically between the two in the future. Intelsat has contracts with major airlines for similar upgrades, with American Airlines leading the pack in adopting the new technology.
The first American Airlines plane retrofitted with multi-orbit internet service is officially back on the line. It is a Bombardier CRJ-700 operated by SkyWest Airlines for American Eagle. WiFi from Intelsat According to PaxEx.
Aero , the CRJ-700, registered N611SK, arrived for service at Consortia Aerospace in Gainesville, Florida. Just over 50 days later, the aircraft is back in service. Yesterday, it made its first flight since the installation from Chicago, Illinois, to Aspen, Colorado.
The flight arrived left the gate at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on time. However, it had to taxi back to the gate and, as a result, took off approximately three hours later. It arrived at Aspen-Pitkin Country Airport (ASE) two hours and 42 minutes later.
According to ch-aviation , the aircraft is 23.39 years old and was delivered to SkyWest in March 2001. It seats 56 passengers, with 16 economy plus and 40 economy seats.
The aircraft is now fitted with the Intelsat multi-orbit solution, which features the Gilat/Stellar Blue Sidewinder terminal. The system will give pas.