Pentastar Aviation a Michigan-based aircraft service provider has completed the first installation of a SmartSky Networks' 4G LTE in-flight connectivity system in a business jet. The system was fitted to a Gulfstream G550 business jet to provide "the fastest, most secure and most affordable" in-flight connectivity system available, according to Pentastar. The SmartSky's … [Read more...] about First SmartSky 4G LTE install for Penastar Aviation
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King Aerospace install Gogo 4G system in a VIP Boeing Business Jet
King Aerospace Commercial Corporation have installed a satcom system from Gogo in a VIP Boeing Business Jet (BBJ). At the same time as the satcom upgrade the company additonally carried out a C-check on the BBJ. Following this install the company is engaged in discussions to provide the same Gogo 4G wi-fi upgrade, along with simultaneous heavy maintenance requirements, … [Read more...] about King Aerospace install Gogo 4G system in a VIP Boeing Business Jet
Bombardier Global 7000 business jet
The Bombardier Global 7000 made its air show debut at National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Conference and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Global 7000 on show was the first with a fitted interior, and according to Bombardier will be used to evaluate the Global 7000's passenger experience including its cabin management and in-flight entertainment systems. The … [Read more...] about Bombardier Global 7000 business jet
Flying Colours Corp installs Honeywell JetWave Ka-band satcom system
Flying Colours Corp (FCC) has fitted its first Honeywell JetWave Ka-band satcom system while refurbishing a Bombardier Global Express aircraft at its facility in Peterborough, Canada. FCC was asked to carry out a pre-buy review, IFE upgrades, maintenance inspections and complete exterior and interior refurbishment, including modification of the floorplan. The satcom system … [Read more...] about Flying Colours Corp installs Honeywell JetWave Ka-band satcom system
Jet Aviation announces business jet completions
Jet Aviation made an announcement at EBACE about the redelivery of three business jets. The three aircraft -- an Airbus ACJ319, an ACJ330 and a Boeing BBJ3 -- were all designed and completed at its Basel facility. The ACJ319 and ACJ330 were completed in 10 months and 14 months respectively, setting new industry benchmarks. Both planes were considerably lighter than the … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation announces business jet completions