This website uses cookies
More information
Business Air News Bulletin
Business Air News Bulletin
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Why visit ACE ’24?

Related background information from the Handbook...
The monthly news publication for aviation professionals.

Request your printed copy

Gulfstream reaches installation milestone for Jet Connex
Jet ConneX is powered by Inmarsat's global Ka-band satellite network, providing extensive internet coverage that supports video streaming and file sharing. The system is now installed in 500 Gulfstream aircraft.
The Inmarsat Jet ConneX solution is available for all in-production, large-cabin aircraft.

Gulfstream has surpassed 500 installations of the Inmarsat Jet ConneX in-flight connectivity platform on large cabin aircraft. The robust wi-fi solution is available on new aircraft and can be retrofitted on qualifying existing aircraft.

“Gulfstream owners expect a seamless transition from life on the ground to life on their aircraft, making connectivity essential,” says president of the OEM Mark Burns. “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 and file sharing. Certified by the FAA and EASA, it transmits at speeds of approximately 20 megabits per second. Its coverage is worldwide and reliable 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 in-flight broadband solution on Gulfstream's aircraft and are proud of its continued trust in Inmarsat,” comments 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 its 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 Gulfstream 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 Gulfstream GIV, GV, G450 and the G550.

Other News
 
Gulfstream begins G700 customer deliveries
April 26, 2024
Following successful completion of the most rigorous certification program in company history, and receiving FAA type certification at the end of March, two Gulfstream G700 customers have put theirs in service.
Gulfstream G700 certifications continue apace
April 12, 2024
The FAA has issued production certification for the G700 after an audit of Gulfstream's engineering, supplier, manufacturing and quality systems to ensure the aircraft will be produced in accordance with the FAA's design.
Gulfstream G700 earns FAA certification
April 3, 2024
With FAA type certification under its belt, and following enhancements to range, speed and cabin altitude, the Gulfstream team can now begin G700 customer deliveries.