Shanghai, 4th December, 2025 — Airbus and Spacesail, a leading Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation operator, announced a strategic partnership to integrate Spacesail’s advanced LEO connectivity into Airbus’ HBCplus inflight solution. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the 2025 Satellite Internet Industry Ecosystem Conference aims at allowing Airbus’ High Bandwidth Connectivity Plus (HBCplus) customers to access an additional global In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) option built on Spacesail’s future LEO network.
This collaboration will leverage Spacesail’s future high-bandwidth, low-latency mega-constellation to provide Airbus customers with an additional IFC option—enhancing passengers’ onboard experience and optimising aircraft operations globally. It also aims to address the critical demand for reliable and locally-developed connectivity solutions from Chinese airlines in order to accelerate the digital transformation of the Chinese aviation industry.
Tim Sommer, Airbus Vice President and Head of Connected Aircraft Programme, said: “This MoU with Spacesail reinforces Airbus core strategy of building a robust and diverse ecosystem of satellite partners. By integrating the vast, global capacity of Spacesail’s planned LEO constellation, we are significantly enhancing the flexibility and choice we offer to our airline customers. This commitment ensures they can access the most advanced IFC services to meet the growing global demand for high-quality connectivity on all routes.”
Spacesail’s mission is to empower digitalisation through its next-generation constellation, designed to support a wide range of industries with reliable global broadband coverage. Its integration into the future HBCplus solution will empower airlines to exceed digital expectations, unlocking faster browsing, HD streaming, and optimised operational services.
