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Wi-Fi sign on board an aircraft, in the PSU. The service powers onboard Internet.

Telesat to test Lightspeed-optimized QEST aero antenna in 2026

In a testament to the growing excitement in aviation for Telesat’s debut of Lightspeed Ka-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered infli... Continue Reading

Rendering of Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellites in orbit. FPA

Press Release: Telesat selects QEST to develop Lightspeed aero antenna

Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH (“QEST”), one of the... Continue Reading

DPSAA Aunvu antenna with two red panels is displayed on a white background.

Press Release: Anuvu proves dual panel Ka-band antenna is fit for flight

Anuvu, a leading provider of worldwide entertainment solutions for mobility markets and high-speed inflight connectivity, has completed the ... Continue Reading

The SD Falcon 2000LX ready for Plane Simple antenna installation. The antenna was developed by Qest in partnership with SD.

Antenna-maker Qest delivers update on multiple aero work packages

Business jet owners and operators are an understandably finicky bunch. They don’t just need their jets to offer blazing fast connectivity; t... Continue Reading

Dual-Panel Ka-Band Inflight Connectivity Antenna System

Press Release: Anuvu and QEST introduce new dual-panel Ka antenna

Anuvu, the leading provider of high-speed satellite connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, will ... Continue Reading

Young casually dressed businessman smiles while looking at his smart phone during the first class flight in the private airplane.

SD and SmartSky challenge Gogo claims about their IFC solutions

It’s not uncommon for management at Gogo Business Aviation to take a few swipes at the competition during its quarterly earnings conference ... Continue Reading

Qest, OneWeb and SD's Electronic Phased Array antenna via Qest

Press Release: SD, OneWeb and QEST ratify development of ESA

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, announces today at EBACE 2022, a new three-way partnership agreement with OneWeb, t... Continue Reading

L to R Satcom Direct’s John Kummer, VP Strategy & Programs, Jim Jensen Founder and CEO, and Chris Moore, President, celebrate STC approvals for the Plane Simple terminal on Gulfstream types.

Press Release: STCs awarded, installs begin for Plane Simple antenna

Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, is celebrating Federal Aviation Association, (FAA) approval of Supplemental Type Ce... Continue Reading

Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band dual variant tail mounted antenna

Satcom Direct invites bizjet operators to upgrade to Plane Simple

Satcom Direct is inviting business jet operators that originally installed the Astronics tail-mount antenna in support of Panasonic Avionics... Continue Reading

Rendering of Telesat Vantage 19 satellite

Anuvu builds Ka GEO satellite bridge to hybrid constellation

Anuvu’s recent decision to contract Telesat for approximately ten gigabits of Ka-band satellite capacity — on the Telesat 19V Vantage GEO sa... Continue Reading

The Plane Simple Ku-band tail mount antenna sits on a table in this photo. A SD aircraft is seen blurred in the background.

SD sees Plane Simple antenna qualified on Intelsat FlexExec network

In the fall of 2018, Intelsat launched an end-to-end Ku-band satellite-supported inflight connectivity service dedicated to business aviatio... Continue Reading

Anuvu Constellation microGEO chart and graphic

Anuvu develops second generation Ka antenna for hybrid GEO/LEO ops

Anuvu — formerly Global Eagle — is well into the development of its second generation Ka-band antenna, which is being optimized for hybrid G... Continue Reading

The Plane Simple Ku-band tail mount antenna installed on SD Gulfstream aircraft for aerial testing with Jet Connex.

Press Release: SD begins airborne validation of Ku tail mount antenna

One year after announcing the launch of the Plane Simple™ Satcom Antenna Systems, Satcom Direct, the aviation solutions provider, has begun ... Continue Reading

The Safran electronically steered antenna for aviation as seen on a show floor. The active array antenna is very flat, and considered well suited for LEO and MEO networks.

ESA adoption in commercial aviation could take years

When will electronically steerable antennas be ready for primetime in commercial aviation? COVID has kicked the proverbial can down the road... Continue Reading

SD Ottawa facility external view with two pine trees and clear blue sky

Press Release: Satcom Direct invests in advanced manufacturing facility

Satcom Direct (SD), the aviation solutions provider, has added a new Canadian state-of-the-art production campus to its global footprint in ... Continue Reading