For those looking to stay connected in the air, here are five choices.
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Small UpgradesCompany: Gogo Business AviationProduct: An upgrade from AVANCE L5, Gogo’s consolidated AVANCE LX5 offers a single-box solution to connect to its 5G network. The 15.5 lb. box provides an improved peak speed of 75-80 Mbps — allowing for voice, video, audio and more. The LX5 platform runs through two MB13 antennas for stronger performance. For those who already have Gogo’s AVANCE L5, no cost upgrades to the LX5 platform will be available for those with complete installations by Dec. 31, 2023.
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Wing-side ServiceCompany: MomentProduct: Moment’s Flymingo IFE/C platform includes two pieces of hardware: a combination server and wireless access point (WAP) and an additional simple WAP. Suited for any aircraft type, the hardware provides internet connectivity, streaming and e-commerce options. Additionally, the IFE/C platform gives customers access to cabin environment data, aircraft maintenance data and operational statistics. Flymingo also delivers a wide breadth of content in its entertainment catalog accessible on smartphones and computers.
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Flexible RangeCompany: SpaceXProduct: For the first time in the industry, Starlink received its supplemental type certification (STC) on the Gulfstream G650. Via a constellation of over 4,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO), Starlink offers up to 350 Mbps with a latency as low as 20ms — suitable for video calls, streaming and online gaming. Due to the sheer number of satellites in LEO, Starlink’s coverage area reaches globally, including polar regions.
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Certified PerformanceCompany: SATCOM DirectProduct: SATCOM Direct’s (SDs) Plane Simple Ku-band tail mount antenna system recently received its FAA STC for the Gulfstream G650. SD offers six different satellite service packages for aviation, including its preferred Ku-band service, Intelsat FlexExec. The service offers improved speeds up to 15/2 Mbps with consistent connectivity through its wide global coverage, even over high-traffic routes. Additionally, FlexExec is the only satellite operator within Service Organization Control 3 (SOC 3) compliance, according to Intelsat.
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Exceptional SpeedCompany: InmarsatProduct: Offering a unique “pay-as-you-go” plan, Jet ConneX Ka-band connectivity offers global coverage with speeds up to 15 Mbps. Jet ConneX also offers a JX-Pro service, offering speeds up to 20 Mbps. According to Inmarsat, Jet ConneX is the only connectivity option with Committed Information Rate (CIR). The JX-Pro services are best suited for larger aircraft and includes unlimited data for every device connected — thanks to its fully redundant ground network and Inmarsat-5 satellites.
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