Open-Architecture,
Multi-Orbit Satcom Systems Essential for Reliable, Resilient Inflight Connectivity Experience

Passenger demand for high-speed, uninterrupted inflight connectivity (IFC) continues to grow, with expectations now aligned to ground-based broadband experiences.

Airlines must deliver this level of quality of experience (QoE) while addressing technical and commercial constraints including antenna size, weight, and power (SWaP), total cost of ownership, and inconsistent global coverage patterns from satellites.

Furthermore, recent whole network outages experienced by key global operators demonstrate a need for built-in resiliency. And yet, no single orbital solution can meet all operational requirements for an airline worldwide.

This white paper outlines the strategic advantages of adopting multi-orbit IFC platforms capable of orchestrating across low earth orbit (LEO), medium earth orbit (MEO), and geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) networks while introducing key reference architecture aligned with open, modular integration strategies.