Business aviation solutions provider Satcom Direct has announced its Plane Simple Ku-band antenna system is now qualified on the satellite telecom network company Intelsat’s FlexExec network.
The development simplifies high-speed data access for more business aviation owners globally through ease of installation, flexible plans and advanced antenna technology.
Satcom Direct says the verification followed months of diligent testing and optimisation by both organisations.
“Until now, high-speed capabilities have remained the domain of the large jet market,” said Chris Moore, President, Satcom Direct Business Aviation. “This qualification opens up the possibilities for more jet sizes to benefit from the advantages of high-speed broadband.
“Our operators are going to be delighted with the level of performance, cost-effectiveness and convenience of the powerful system. We are excited to introduce this advanced technology as it will better support more in-flight productivity, enhance leisure time and enable improved operational management for more customers.”
The singular design of the SD Plane Simple Antenna System, built in partnership with innovative aeronautical antenna provider QEST, consists of just two-line replaceable units, the Satcom Direct modem and tail mount antenna, minimising invasive installation, reducing maintenance fees and providing an easy transition pathway to upgrade connectivity services.
Mark Rasmussen, Intelsat’s Senior Vice President of Mobility, said: “SD and Intelsat are advancing the in-flight experience for business aviation with a future-proof, hassle-free, end-to-end managed solution.
“Our successful partnership and collaboration are based on our shared focus for innovation, commercial simplicity and flexibility in business aviation communications.
“FlexExec is the only broadband solution fully integrated with the SD Plane Simple Antenna Solution which is a huge testimony to the power and adaptivity of the Intelsat network.”
