Aeroméxico begins installing high-speed internet on regional E190 fleet
Aeroméxico has started equipping its regional fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft, operated by subsidiary Aeroméxico Connect, with high-speed satellite internet. According to the airline, six aircraft are already fitted with Viasat’s satellite connectivity system, and by early 2027, all 34 jets in the Embraer fleet will offer the service.
Thanks to this rollout, Aeroméxico will become the only airline in Latin America to offer free messaging on all its flights, a first in the region.
“Passengers will enjoy more comfortable flights, staying connected with free messaging, access to email, social media, and high-quality, stable online content,” said Andrés Castañeda, Executive Vice President of Digital and Customer Experience.
A phased rollout
The airline plans to have 11 Embraer E190s equipped with Wi-Fi by the end of 2025. The full connectivity rollout will continue through 2027, ensuring the entire regional fleet is covered. Aeroméxico already offers internet on most of its larger aircraft, including the Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner, according to partner outlet AEROIN.
This initiative is part of a long-standing partnership with telecom provider Viasat, which began in 2018, and is supported by Embraer, a key Aeroméxico partner since 2007.
In addition to free messaging, passengers will be able to purchase full browsing packages, which include streaming, access to social media, and corporate email—with a reliable connection even at cruising altitude.
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