Finnair will equip its 18 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft with satellite internet from SES. The aircraft are due to start joining the fleet in the third quarter of 2027 and will operate European services. Passengers should be able to stream content, work online and use digital services during their flight.
Two types of satellite
The system combines OneWeb satellites in low Earth orbit with SES geostationary satellites. The companies aim to provide a consistent connection, including in busy areas and at peak times.
Finnair describes an internet experience closer to what passengers expect at home. It has not announced a specific speed per passenger. Pricing and any complimentary access arrangements have not yet been announced either.
New aircraft from 2027
The E195-E2 will have 134 seats in a 2-2 layout, with two seats on either side of the aisle. Every seat will also have a USB-C charging port. The aircraft is larger than Finnair’s current Embraer 190.
Finnair announced its fleet renewal earlier this year. The latest development is the choice of SES as its internet provider. The first aircraft are expected from the third quarter of 2027; all 18 will not arrive at once.
No confirmed route list yet
The new Embraers are intended for European flights. The announcement does not list the routes that will receive the service first. Travellers flying via Helsinki should therefore not assume that every European flight will offer this connection. The agreement covers the new E195-E2 fleet and does not announce the same installation across all existing Finnair aircraft.
Credits
Sources
Finnair / SES; Finnair Blue Wings; Finnair Fleet Renewal Update, 23 March 2026, p. 9.
Image
Finnair Embraer 190 OH-LKE in Manchester, February 2016. Archive photograph of the current type, not the new E195-E2. Ian Gratton / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized by NOMADIY; the crop retains the same licence.
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