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New Intelsat Connection Comes Hot on the Heels of Dassault 2000LX, 900EXy STCs
Satcom Direct has obtained an STC for its Ku-band tail-mounted antenna system on the Dassault Falcon 7X.
The approval will allow US and European operators to avail themselves of installation of the SD Plane Simple antenna variant throughout the Dassault factory MRO and Dassault Aircraft Services network. The change will help operators offer worldwide connectivity through the Intelsat FlexExec high throughput satellite network. While the landscape for in-flight internet connectivity has heated up as of late, longer-standing antenna networks remain the brand of choice for government operators.
The simplified antenna installation requires less downtime than competing units, fitting only 2 line-replaceable units. The antenna and the modem make for a decidedly simple affair, minimizing costs all around even as the aircraft ages.
“We are proud that Dassault recognizes the advantages delivered by the Plane Simple system and how it can enhance connectivity on the Falcon airframes. The STC makes the full Satcom Direct ecosystem of hardware, software, ground infrastructure, cybersecurity, and award-winning customer support immediately available to this set of Falcon owners,” said SD Founder and CEO Jim Jensen. “We are raising the connectivity bar with this whole new class of antenna hardware that has been purpose-built for the business aviation sector. More importantly, it gives customers greater flexibility, cost-effective connectivity options, and a single resource to fulfill every connectivity need.”
“Falcon aircraft are known for being technologically advanced, and the SD Plane Simple antenna system is the perfect complement to our aircraft. The system has already demonstrated its capabilities by performing flawlessly on our Dassault Falcon 2000LX/LXS/S aircraft, and we’re pleased to add the new STC to our customer offering. We’re confident our operators are going to be delighted with the reliability, performance, and the added value of SD customer service,” said Geoff Chick, Sr. Vice President of Dassault’s worldwide service network.
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