Bombardier Business Aircraft will be the launch business aircraft manufacturer for Honeywell Aerospace’s JetWave Ka-Band satellite connectivity system.  

Honeywell’s JetWave hardware will exclusively support Inmarsat’s forthcoming Jet ConneX (JX) service which, when it goes live next year, will provide business jet passengers with high-speed, in-flight connectivity virtually anywhere in the world, said a statement.

Brian Sill, president, Business and General Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace, said: “With JetWave securing the backing of a leading business jet manufacturer in Bombardier, we celebrate a major milestone in the evolution of business aircraft connectivity.

“The industry is showing a clear desire for high speed, global, consistent in-flight connectivity and is turning to Honeywell and Inmarsat to deliver it.”

Eric Martel, president, Bombardier, said: “Our customers want to be online everywhere they go. They will now experience the same level of connectivity in the air that they have come to expect on the ground without a drop in connectivity performance once they leave their homes or offices.

“The introduction of this technology allows us to further strengthen the industry-leading cabin experience that we are offering to our customers.”

Honeywell’s JetWave hardware will allow passengers to video-conference, send and receive large files and access streaming content while on the move by enabling them to access Inmarsat’s JX service, said the statement.

A range of service packages will be available to Bombardier customers, enabling them to select the speed that is right for their operations, it said.

Each service package will be covered by a minimum service guarantee ensuring passengers experience a remarkable step forward in connectivity when compared to currently available technologies, it added. - TradeArabia News Service