Satcom
Direct has announced its agreement with Astronics AeroSat to sell the
FliteStream T-Series tail mount connectivity system through SD’s global dealer
network.
The first of its kind in the
business aviation market, the FlightStream T-Series solution employs the
Panasonic Avionics global communications network to enable business jet
passengers to watch live television and use the internet simultaneously through
a single antenna.
“At SD, we have a holistic
approach to the connected aircraft through innovation and targeted investment,”
said Jim Jensen,
Satcom Direct chairman. “Our industry-leading products and services address the
increasingly complex needs of flight departments, aircraft owners and operators
to keep the aircraft and passengers synched with ground operations and business
commitments over secure networks. This agreement with Astronics AeroSat will
help us advance our vision of delivering the most innovative and effective
solutions to the business aviation marketplace.”
“Astronics AeroSat’s
best-in-class hardware, partnered with our SD dealer network, allows for a rapid
market deployment on a global scale,” says
Chris Moore,
chief commercial officer at SD. “By incorporating the Astronics AeroSat solution
with our existing robust suite of products and services, we are creating a
one-stop shop for hardware and value-added services. SD is in the unique
position of offering genuinely complete solutions for the whole business jet
ecosystem.”
“Early recognition of the
pent-up demand for comprehensive inflight connectivity was the impetus behind
our FliteStream T-Series tail mount solution,” notes
Matt Harrah,
Astronics AeroSat President. “Our collaboration with Satcom Direct expands our
channel for providing FliteStream solutions to the global business aviation
market. We’re pleased to enter into agreement with SD, a global leader in
delivering smart connectivity solutions for business jets.”
The FliteStream T-Series
system and the Panasonic network
Targeted specifically at
business jets, the FliteStream T-Series system includes all required Ku-band
system components needed to use the Panasonic Avionics global communications
network to deliver high-speed internet and live television. The single antenna
results in weight and fuel savings, and improves system efficiency. Astronics
AeroSat’s patented Rexolite lens technology increases efficiency and signal
sensitivity by eliminating the need for a signal blocking feed horn.
Optimized network bandwidth,
prioritized for business aviation through a scalable open network architecture,
means Panasonic can easily meet current and future bandwidth needs. The system
leverages the same network that has been successfully proven in commercial
aviation and is active on more than 1,000 aircraft today. For example,
passengers can now watch TV via an app and use the internet with their mobile
devices. Additionally, this solution can be configured to play over bulkhead
monitors.
Satcom Direct offers a
variety of hardware - including the SDR and Optelity solutions - and value added
services to complement the FliteStream T-Series capabilities and enhance the
Panasonic network. |