SmartSky Networks and Davinci Jets have announced that SmartSky’s innovative air-to-ground in-flight connectivity will be installed on a large portion of Davinci’s managed fleet.
SmartSky says that Davinci Jets, which has now completed an order for 10 SmartSky shipsets, will complete installation by its MRO company Davinci Jets Services by the end of 2024.
Eric Legvold, CEO of Davinci Jets commented: “This agreement is the result of feedback from our customers who are flying SmartSky-equipped aircraft right now and are ecstatic with the performance. SmartSky’s patented next-generation technology is proven to be fast, reliable, and allows for video streaming at 41,000 feet on multiple devices at once. It is unlike anything we’ve ever seen for the turboprop and light jet class aircraft.
“Having the majority of our fleet equipped with SmartSky’s industry-leading inflight connectivity means our customers are finally able to have the continuously connected streaming and office-like experience they have been requesting for years, whether on turboprops or heavys.”
Davinci is a North Carolina-based aircraft management and FAA Part 135 charter firm which also includes Davinci Jets Services, its full-service MRO with FAA part 145 certification. A fast-growing company with a national client base, Davinci is headquartered at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, where they recently completed a SmartSky LITE™ installation on a Pilatus PC-12 and are in the process of installing SmartSky on a Beechcraft King Air 350. Several other installations are scheduled over the next few months.
“As both an MRO and charter firm, Davinci is well-known for offering both superior service installations and flight experiences to their customers, a reputation which will be strengthened by having the most advanced inflight connectivity ever built,” said Rich Pilock, Vice President of Connectivity Sales for SmartSky Networks. “With this expansion of SmartSky on the majority of their fleet, more Davinci customers will be able to experience all of the perks of inflight connectivity that actually works – all plans include streaming and no pre-set device limits.”
The continuously growing partnership between the two companies was bolstered by the announcement of a sales and installation agreement in March, enabling more business aircraft to stay connected nationwide.
SmartSky will be showcasing its game-changing inflight connectivity offerings at the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas from October 17-19. Stop by booth C1117 and static display AD_19 to learn about all SmartSky has to offer.
