Gulfstream has surpassed 500 installations of Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX inflight connectivity platform on large-cabin aircraft. As well as being available on new aircraft, the wi-fi solution can be retrofitted on qualifying in-service aircraft.
“Gulfstream owners expect a seamless transition from life on the ground to life on their aircraft, making connectivity essential,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “This milestone illustrates our commitment to performance with high-speed connectivity and increased productivity, allowing our aircraft to truly be offices in the skies. As the industry leader in Jet ConneX installations, Gulfstream is dedicated to providing our customers with top-of-the-line products and services.”
Jet ConneX is powered by Inmarsat’s global Ka-band satellite network, providing extensive internet coverage that supports video streaming, file sharing and more. Certified by the US FAA and EASA, it transmits at speeds of approximately 20Mbps. Its coverage is worldwide, over land and water through all phases of flight, with extended coverage over the polar regions coming soon. Honeywell and Satcom Direct hardware and technology also complement Gulfstream’s connectivity service.
“We are delighted to celebrate the 500th installation of our Jet ConneX inflight broadband solution on Gulfstream aircraft and proud of their continued trust in Inmarsat,” said Kai Tang, head of business and general aviation, Inmarsat. “This milestone is a testament to the Inmarsat ecosystem of partners and our joint commitment to delivering the highest standard of global connectivity to Gulfstream and their customers, for whom only the most reliable and consistent customer experience is acceptable. We look forward to building on this momentum and working side-by-side with Gulfstream on the next 500 installations and beyond.”
The Inmarsat Jet ConneX solution is available for all in-production, large-cabin aircraft, including the G650, G650ER, G500, G600 and the all-new G700. It is also available as a retrofit option on in-service large-cabin Gulfstream aircraft, including the GIV, GV, G450 and G550.
