OneWeb deploys 40 satellites launched by SpaceXnews Yves Le Marquand 12 Jan 23 0OneWeb has deployed 40 satellites, the firm’s 16th launch to date means there are two more to go until its “first-generation” constellation is in orbit.… Read more
Satcom Direct installs SD Plane Simple Ka-band terminal prototypenews CJI Expert 5 Jan 23 0Satcom Direct (SD) has completed the installation of the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on a business jet. The prototype terminal was mounted on the… Read more
Satcom Direct selects Stellar Blu as business aviation network providernews Yves Le Marquand 6 Dec 22 0Satcom Direct (SD) has signed an agreement with Stellar Blu Solutions for the satcom supplier to provide network coverage for executive aircraft flyers. The Stellar… Read more
SmartSky and Honeywell showcase new nationwide networknews CJI Expert 25 Nov 22 0 Improved inflight connectivity is creating new opportunities for business aviation, according to SmartSky Networks CEO, David Helfgott. Following his presentation at our CJI Miami… Read more
Sun Air Jets names Satcom Direct as connectivity partnernews CJI Expert 11 Nov 22 0Charter and management company Sun Air Jets has named Satcom Direct as its preferred connectivity provider. Satcom Direct’s SD FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) communications platform will… Read more
OneWeb’s 14th launch sees 36 satellites deployednews Yves Le Marquand 26 Oct 22 0NewSpace India has launched 36 satellites for OneWeb, one of the biggest commercial launches ever in India and the first using Indian Space Research Organisation’s… Read more
flyExclusive and SmartSky team up at #NBAAnews Yves Le Marquand 18 Oct 22 0flyExclusive are displaying SmartSky’s latest technology onboard a jet at NBAA-BACE 2022. The latest display follows an initial installation of SmartSky hardware on the Cessna… Read more
Smartsky’s preliminary injunction against Gogo deniednews CJI Expert 28 Sep 22 0Smartsky’s application for a preliminary injunction to stop Gogo from marketing its Air-To-Ground (ATG) offering has been denied. Read more
SmartSky’s ‘enhanced’ network now offers ATG coverage nationwidenews Yves Le Marquand 31 Aug 22 0SmartSky Networks’ mobile broadband network is now live nationwide in what CEO, Dave Helfgott has called a “momentous achievement”. With hundreds of sites deployed, SmartSky… Read more
Viasat expands connectivity in Brazil with Satcomnews CJI Expert 30 Aug 22 0Communications company Viasat has partnered with connectivity firm Satcom Direct to expand its service across Brazil. Read more
SmartSky completes STC for Cessna Citation X business jetsnews CJI Expert 25 Aug 22 0Inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks has received an STC for its hardware on the Cessna Citation X-series business aircraft. Read more
Bizav in-flight connectivity set to grow by 50% in next decadenews CJI Expert 22 Aug 22 0Business aircraft with in-flight connectivity are expected to grow by 50% within the next decade, Euroconsult told CJI. Read more
Inmarsat upgrades JetConneX to JX Evolution to boost connectivitynews CJI Expert 26 May 22 0EBACE Reports Inmarsat is upgrading in-flight connectivity speeds for its service JetConneX (JX). The upgraded hardware, JX Evolution, has speeds of more than 130Mbps – equivalent… Read more
Inmarsat and Honeywell launch business aviation’s ‘fastest L-band’news CJI Expert 25 May 22 0EBACE reports Business aviation’s “fastest L-band inflight connectivity service” is expected to come into service in the first half of 2023, according to Inmarsat and… Read more
Inmarsat: Clear visibility for industry growthnews Yves Le Marquand 27 Oct 21 0“We have clear visibility of where the industry will go” as it continues to expand over the coming year, Raymundo Villar told Corporate Jet Investor… Read more
Satcom Direct signs supply agreement with Luxaviationnews Yves Le Marquand 14 Jul 21 0Satcom Direct (SD) has signed a three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group. All Luxaviation customers can now benefit from SD’s technology, service packages and… Read more
SmartSky names David Claassen as CTOnews CJI Expert 24 Mar 21 0SmartSky Networks has appointed David Claassen as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Claassen will direct SmartSky’s technology strategy and execution, including development and delivery… Read more
ACJ TwoTwenty versus Gulfstream G700 versus Bombardier G7500news CJI Expert 6 Oct 20 0It is important to start with some disclaimers. First, it is unfair to compare paper planes with ones that have been delivered. Until an aircraft… Read more
Isotropic Systems appoints JP Szczepanik as Senior VP of Engineeringnews Yves Le Marquand 13 Aug 20 0Isotropic Systems has appointed John-Paul (JP) Szczepanik as Senior Vice President of Engineering to lead the final stages of development of the company’s multi-beam terminal.… Read more
With the speed of 5Gnews CJI Expert 31 May 19 0Gogo, the aviation connectivity company, has announced plans to build a 5G network for aviation. The new air-to-ground (ATG) network will be designed for use… Read more
