On 1 June 2026, Viva Aerobus selected SES to supply a multi-orbit inflight connectivity solution across 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft, covering its entire A320 and A321 fleet. The Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier will introduce paid inflight internet as an ancillary product rather than a complimentary service.
The program encompasses 60 A320s and 40 A321s, with only 11 aircraft currently active and the remainder to be equipped progressively in the coming years. The SES system is based on a low-profile Gilat Sidewinder antenna, designed to operate on both SES geostationary satellite capacity and low Earth orbit services provided by Eutelsat OneWeb. This dual-orbit approach is positioned to improve coverage and service consistency on Viva’s network.
Pricing is structured by usage and sector length, with messaging packages starting at USD 2 on flights under two hours and USD 3 on longer sectors. Streaming options begin at USD 5 for one hour and can reach USD 10 for the full duration of longer flights. Viva Aerobus becomes the first Mexican airline to deploy this SES multi-orbit IFC solution.