Astronics AeroSat Corporation and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have formed a partnership to bring high-speed connectivity services and global live television programming to the Business & VVIP aviation market. Using Aerosat’s tail-mounted SATCOM antenna system along with Panasonic’s Global Communications Services network enables high-speed, dedicated data and internet … [Read more...] about Astronics and Panasonic Avionics Partner on High-Speed Connectivity for VVIP Aircraft
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Satcom1.TV can Live Stream TV Channels on VIP Aircraft
Satcom1 is now enabling VVIP and head-of-state aircraft customers the ability to watch their favorite TV channels real-time, while in-flight. The service called Satcom1.TV was launched in May 2015 and examples of supported service include Apple TV (UK/USA), Sky Germany, Sky Italy, Sky UK, Orbit (Arabic) and Viasat (Denmark, Sweden, … [Read more...] about Satcom1.TV can Live Stream TV Channels on VIP Aircraft
Jet Aviation Basel to install JetWave Ka-band satcom on B747-400
Jet Aviation Basel recently signed an agreement to perform the world’s first installation of a Ka-Band satellite communications system (SCS) on a Boeing B747-400 aircraft. The company will install Honeywell’s JetWave™ fuselage-mounted antenna (MCS-8200) to support the Ka-Band satellite communications (Satcom) system. Higher data speeds are always on the mind of VIP aircraft … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation Basel to install JetWave Ka-band satcom on B747-400
AvioIP by Satcom1 Ready for VIP Aircraft with Speeds Up to 1.3 Mbps
A router software suite called AvioIP by Satcom1 has specialized in satellite communications for VVIP clients such as head-of-state, VIP, business and military aircraft as well as helicopters since 2005. It is the critical link between aeronautical satcom networks providing stability, reliability, and a host of new features. AvioIP includes essential features for VIP … [Read more...] about AvioIP by Satcom1 Ready for VIP Aircraft with Speeds Up to 1.3 Mbps
Lufthansa Technik to Install Ka-Broadband Internet on VIP Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik will start installing Ka-band satellite communication technology on several VIP aircraft in early 2016. This new technology will enable VIP passengers to use the full spectrum of aircraft cabin applications, like e-mail, internet, access to VPN networks, voice capabilities, video conferencing, cloud computing or e-commerce. The Ka-band technology is the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Technik to Install Ka-Broadband Internet on VIP Aircraft