Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Neo Space Group (NSG), a global space services company owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), entered into a partnership with the global satellite communications operator SES to bring the SES Open Orbits Inflight Connectivity network to the international airlines market, a recent statement revealed.

Under this collaboration, NSG will access the network and offer a holistic solution to the airline market packaged with the Skywaves managed services platform.

The group will also offer SkyFly, a cutting-edge end-user portal that provides a range of services for passengers during flights, enabling airlines to provide passengers with seamless connectivity and digital services.

This synergy underscores the commitment of both entities to technological innovation and global connectivity solutions.

Further, the partnership aims to enhance the passenger experience and ensure exceptional connectivity and bandwidth capabilities.

Commenting on the partnership, Faisal Alsalloum, Managing Director of NSG, said: “We know the challenges airlines face offering reliable connectivity to their passengers, and we aim through our partnership with SES to set a new standard for the global airlines market the is superior in its performance and commercially attractive."   

Meanwhile, Elias Zaccack, Global Head for Aviation at SES, commented: "Our collaboration represents a significant milestone in the evolution of inflight connectivity, offering airlines access to a robust network that delivers unmatched performance and reliability."

Recently, the PIF launched NSG to enhance the space and satellite sector in Saudi Arabia by developing local capabilities and boosting its strategic position within the growing global space economy.