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SmartSky LITE antenna system is being installed on the underbelly of the aircraft.

Press Release: SmartSky STC covers streaming LITE system on Lear 60

SmartSky Networks, the leading provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced it has been gran... Continue Reading

Press Release: Viasat Ka-band IFC achieves STC on Gulfstream G450

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the company’s Ka-band... Continue Reading

A wingtip of an aircraft is seen from the aircraft window in flight. Image: AES

Press Release: AES secures EASA STC for 737NG forward cabin closets

Leading aerospace design and engineering specialists, Aerospace Engineering Solutions, has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) fo... Continue Reading

Jet It business aircraft is parked on the runway on a clear sky day.

Press Release: Jet It picks SmartSky for fleet-wide inflight connectivity

SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, today announced that Jet It, the North Carolina-based ... 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

flyExclusive Citation parked on the runway. A bright lit dusk sky is in the backdrop.

flyExclusive becomes first major charter fleet customer of SmartSky

North Carolina-based flyExclusive has become the first major charter fleet customer of SmartSky Networks’ nextgen air-to-ground inflight con... 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

multiple Latitude Aero employees are working on various seats in various stages of refurbishment.

Latitude Aero sees refurbishment work trend upward

Aircraft seating overhaul provider Latitude Aero, which shifted its focus to cabin decontamination services during the coronavirus pandemic,... Continue Reading

Press Release: IAMA also supports airlines and lessors post-installation

When asked about the hurdles that airlines and lessors have had during their aircraft modification, the topic of post-installation has often... Continue Reading

The exterior of SmartSky's private aircraft before bording for a test flight

SmartSky files suit against Gogo, alleging patent infringement

Inflight connectivity provider SmartSky Networks today filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Gogo Business Aviation, alleging that Gog... Continue Reading

White paper airplane with white dotted line following it on a blue background. IdeaNova

Press Release: Gogo 5G aircraft antenna receives STC and PMA

Gogo Business Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its 5G airc... Continue Reading

A OneWeb satellite in low earth orbit with a great view of planet Earth.

Press Release: Eclipse Global becomes OneWeb distribution partner

Eclipse Global Connectivity (“Eclipse”) is now an authorized OneWeb Distribution Partner (DP), following a signed agreement late last year. ... Continue Reading

Western Jet Aviation aircraft with a blue sky as its backdrop. The aircraft is white with blue stripes on the tail. Selected by SmartSky for sales and installation.

Press Release: Western Jet Aviation to sell and install SmartSky shipsets

SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground (ATG) inflight connectivity provider, today announced Western Jet Aviation as a sales and in... Continue Reading

From Left to Right: Romain Mbwang Seppoh (Eclipse); Pascal Ricard (Eclipse); Pierre-Henri Moreau (Quali-Audit); Ian Devine (IAMA);

Press Release: IAMA’s first audit to ensure reliable STCs

IAMA, The Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance, is proud to announce that their first member has passed the audit. This has been a signifi... Continue Reading

Deployable seat bottom design by Satterfield Aerospace is drawn here with a figure extended out sitting in the seat at an angle. The seat bottom is is pushed up while the back is reclined.

New adjustable seat bottom could be a cure for cramped airline seats

Traveling in economy class, with tight seat pitch and limited legroom, can be grueling for some passengers, especially on longer flights. A ... Continue Reading