Thu, Apr 09, 2015
Kontron Is Latest Technology Connectivity Partner Revealed At AEA 2015
SmartSky Networks, a next-generation aviation communications provider bringing SmartSky 4G, the first airborne 4G LTE-based wireless network to the aviation market, is pleased to announce Kontron as a technology connectivity partner at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) 2015 convention in Dallas, Texas. SmartSky 4G will provide more than 10 times the typical speed and capacity of networks currently in the market by accessing 60 MHz of spectrum.
Kontron’s addition as a SmartSky-approved partner gives customers greater choice in selecting their preferred Cabin Wi-Fi Access Point (CWAP) hardware for connecting to SmartSky 4G. With installations on everything from business jets to A330 and B767 wide bodies, Kontron is a well-established and proven supplier to the aviation industry. “The Kontron CWAP’s enterprise routing and Wi-Fi access point functionality aligns perfectly with SmartSky’s open ecosystem. Our partnership with Kontron will enable SmartSky to offer our customers an affordable, yet highly capable, next-generation CWAP option,” said SmartSky Networks VP, Product Development, Blane Rockafellow.
SmartSky has previously announced teaming agreements with a number of recognized leaders in the aerospace, technology, and wireless industries to assist with the engineering and supply of critical equipment, certification on aircraft, system sales and installation, and provision of subscription service and support. Kontron Business Line Manager, Avionics, Alan Manns said, “Kontron is delighted to be a SmartSky connectivity partner and knows our hardware will enhance the overall value SmartSky intends to deliver.”
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