Airbus subsidiary to begin aircraft 5G service in Japan by 2026

NTT to be among world's first adopters of new connectivity tech

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AALTO's display at the 2024 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: The Airbus unit believes it can offer a cost-effective alternative to ground- and satellite-based telecommunications.  (Photo by Lauly Li)

LAULY LI, Nikkei Asia tech correspondent

BARCELONA, Spain -- Airbus subsidiary AALTO says Japan will be one of the first countries where the company will provide 5G connectivity and Earth observation via specially designed aircraft when it launches commercial services in early 2026.

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