Honeywell and Dassault Aviation have signed a deal to install JetWave X, Honeywell’s high-speed in-flight connectivity system as a line-fit and retrofit solution for Dassault’s Falcon business jets.
Jason Wissink, Vice President and General Manager, Services and Connectivity at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies commented on the announcement: “Fast, reliable in-flight data is more critical than ever before, and JetWave X will enable business jet owners and operators to seamlessly connect no matter where they fly while enjoying the same high-speed connectivity they expect on the ground.
“Dassault Falcon customers will have access to flexible service plans and superior Honeywell support that will enable users to select the products and services aligned with their needs. For OEMs and MROs, a simplified product architecture will make the system easier and faster to install than the current-generation JetWave system and will provide an economical upgrade path to JetWave X.”
According to Honeywell, the JetWave X connects to Viasat’s Ka-band network seamlessly, including the ViaSat-3 and Global Xpress satellites, and offers greater global capacity than ever before. The system’s open architecture also ensures compatibility with future Ka-band networks, making it network-agnostic and future-proof.
“The best level of connectivity is essential for living and working on board our fleet of long-range aircraft,” said Carlos Brana, Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation.
“The addition of JetWave X builds on our long and successful collaboration with Honeywell and keeps us at the forefront of the business jet travel experience. We are convinced that this system will satisfy the needs of our most frequent business jet travellers.”
Dassault Aviation simplifies in-flight internet access with FalconConnect™, an all-in-one suite of services and applications that enables operators to deliver highly efficient, reliable connectivity, powered by Honeywell.
