Embraer, a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, satcoms giant Viasat, and Latin American airline Aeromexico have announced the installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers.

As the partners explain, high-speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard.

So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s advanced Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on a remaining 28 aircraft, totalling 34 E190s, is ongoing.

Explaining the business model, Andres Castañeda, Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer & EVP in Aeromexico, says: “With Wi-Fi available on all our E190 aircraft by 2027, Aeromexico will be the first and only airline in Latin America to offer ad-supported free messaging across our entire network. This means our passengers can stay connected wherever they fly, with the option to purchase internet packages for enhanced connectivity.”

Viasat Amara, the next generation in-flight connectivity solution selected by Aeromexico, is available for all E-Jets customers worldwide.