Following the selection of the Safran/ThinKom solution by Airbus for its Ka-band HBCplus inflight connectivity offering in June 2022 the industry has been waiting with baited breath to learn which partners would be selected for the Ku-band offering. This week at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 there appears to be an answer.
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Can Airbus HBCplus Ku-band be integrated with existing satellite communication systems or is it a standalone solution?
The service providers are all existing players in the industry. Indeed, the key value is delivering service via existing providers in a flexible manner.