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Stellar Blu Solutions and Satcom Direct sign agreement

Izzy KingtonBy Izzy Kington16th December 20223 Mins Read
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Left to right: Dave Falberg, VP international at Satcom Direct, and Tracy Trent, CEO of Stellar Blu Solutions, mark the new agreement at MEBAA 2022

Satcom Direct (SD) and Stellar Blu Solutions have signed an agreement. Stellar Blu has chosen Satcom Direct as its preferred service provider for executive airliner customers using the Stellar Blu Sidewinder connectivity services.

The Stellar Blu fuselage-mounted, electronically steered array (ESA) terminal is designed to retrofit executive airliners to support a full suite of connectivity services. Satcom Direct will be responsible for selling and activating the airtime, customer service, cybersecurity monitoring and additional value-added services associated with airtime plans to Sidewinder terminal customers. The multi-network terminal supports connectivity to Ku-band airtime networks, including the OneWeb LEO constellation with which SD already has a relationship.

The addition of the Stellar Blu terminal equipment enables narrow-body business jets to harness the benefits of a fuselage-mounted antenna.

“We have successfully developed our advanced technology SD Plane Simple terminal series to meet the increasing and diverse connectivity demands of small to large jets,” said Michael Skou Christensen, chief commercial officer, Satcom Direct. “Adding the Stellar Blu Sidewinder solution to the portfolio complements the series and gives even more choices for our executive airliner customers. The versatility of the SD eco-system of software, hardware and ground infrastructure enables customised solutions to meet the specific missions of these elite heavy jets. We are also integrating added value by enhancing the turnkey solution through collaborative integration of software tools for improved insight into end-to-end connectivity performance. Our open architecture system is a force multiplier in harnessing the power of the service. We can share aircraft performance data, connectivity usage and management data information to improve service quality, streamline operational efficiencies and augment the customer experience.”

Stellar Blu will begin in-service evaluation of the Sidewinder ESA terminal in Q2 2023, after which a full suite of STCs is anticipated for Airbus, Boeing and Embraer airframes. The ESA terminal is currently being type-approved on the OneWeb network. Stellar Blu and Satcom Direct announced that customers can expect high-speed broadband connectivity on every mission, including routes transiting polar regions, before the end of 2023.

“The Sidewinder terminal is redefining the performance and total cost of ownership for satcom systems for this class of aircraft,” said Tracy Trent, CEO of Stellar Blu. “We are excited to team with a company that appreciates the importance of delivering these tangible and commercial benefits to its VVIP and government customers. SD is motivated to enhance the overall solution performance in which the satcom equipment is part of the value chain. SD’s experience and understanding of the importance of keeping these customers connected, the unwavering commitment to customer experience, and the company’s reputation all contributed to our selection process. We’re looking forward to working with them to help our customers optimise the capabilities of our antenna, including its unprecedented speed, latency and lowest carbon footprint, with SD’s Ku services offered by OneWeb.”

“Connectivity has become an integral part of any business aviation itinerary, and nowhere is this more vital than within the VVIP and government sector,” said Jason Sperry, head of business aviation at OneWeb. “Passengers expect to be as productive and entertained as they are in the office and home. OneWeb’s low earth orbit satellite connectivity will enable the use of the tools and applications passengers require. Together with Satcom Direct and Stellar Blu, we are looking forward to bringing game-changing connectivity to the VVIP market.”

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Izzy Kington

Izzy has been part of the Business Jet Interiors International team since its second issue, and the editor since 2011. She also edits Auditoria and Railway Interiors International. Outside of work, Izzy is rediscovering her love of art by learning how to paint with watercolors.

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