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JetConneX

Viasat’s JetXP Boosts Middle East, South America Capacity

20 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Guy sitting on a private jet using both a personal device and a laptop

Viasat’s transition to the JetXP brand continues to gain momentum, building on the integration of the Inmarsat business aviation segment.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Claudio D'Amico, EBACE, EBACE25, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, GAT-5510, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, JetConneX, JetXP, Kai Tang, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, Starlink, Telesat, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Viasat issues type certification for Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

13 February 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal being installed for testing (image via Satcom Direct)

Satcom Direct received type certification of the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight internet service, moving a step closer to installation of the latest hardware on business jets.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Chris Moore, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

SD’s Plane Simple Ka-band terminal passes DO-160 milestone

13 December 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Plane Simple Ka-band terminal being installed for testing (image via Satcom Direct)

After more than 400 hours of flight testing the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal from Satcom Direct secured DO-160 approval, moving it closer to commercial availability of the in-flight connectivity hardware early in 2024.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, certification, Chris Moore, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Kai Tang, QEST, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat boosts speeds with updated Jet ConneX plans

23 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s new data plans, part of the Jet ConneX Evolution program announced last year, are now live, promising up to 100 Mbps speeds to business jets.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Collins Aerospace, EBACE, EBACE23, ELERA, Global Xpress, GX Aviation, Honeywell, Honeywell Aerospace, I-6, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JetConneX Evolution, JX, L-band, Satellite, SBB, SwiftBroadBand, SwiftJet Filed Under: IFEC

Next Gen JetWave antenna boasts boosted BizAv performance

8 November 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Honeywell plans to offer a new version of its JetWave terminal solution for the business aviation market. Developed to connect on Inmarsat’s JetConneX Ka-band network, the updated terminal expects to deliver improved performance with an eye towards the next generation of satellites in orbit.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, Global Xpress, GX Aviation, Honeywell, Honeywell Aerospace, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JetConneX Evolution, JX, NBAA, NBAA22 Filed Under: IFEC

The "Evolution" of Jet ConneX delivers more for passengers

1 June 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s aims to deliver connectivity speeds north of 100Mbps to private jets, thanks to upgrades of its Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight connectivity platform. The new JX Evolution program aims to improve performance on existing satellites, and also to further improve as seven additional satellites join the constellation over the next few years.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, EBACE, EBACE22, IEFC, IFC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JetConneX Evolution, JX Filed Under: IFEC

Satcom Direct connects with new Jet ConneX terminal

24 February 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Satcom Direct aims to deliver a new Ka-band option to its Plane Simple in-flight connectivity platform next year. The company announced that a test version of the kit successfully communicated with an Inmarsat satellite. This brings the solution a step closer for commercial deployment.

This story is about: antenna, BizAv, business aviation, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Satcom Direct, Satellite, terminal Filed Under: IFEC

Jet ConneX hits 1,000 installs for Inmarsat

13 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The battle for terrestrial high speed in-flight connectivity is heating up, but on the satellite-based front Inmarsat continues to demonstrate its power. The company announced its 1000th installation on the JetConnecX platform, backed by the GX Aviation Ka-band satellite constellation.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, NBAA, NBAA21, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch

13 August 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Inmarsat ELERA L-band offering will improve performance and costs, opening the market to many more aircraft

Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in aircraft safety, among other facets.

This story is about: business aviation, drones, ELERA, General aviation, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GX, GX Aviation, Inmarsat, JetConneX, JX, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, SB-S, SBB, SwiftBroadBand, Swiftbroadband-Safety, UAV Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gulfstream, Inmarsat hit 500 Jet ConneX install milestone

23 July 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Gulfstream owners seem to love the Inmarsat Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight connectivity system. The companies announced this week more than 500 of the large cabin business jets now carry the JX kit on board.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Gulfstream, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Jet ConneX, JetConneX, JX, Ka, Ka-band, Satellite Filed Under: IFEC

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