Gilat and Hughes to Unveil High Performance Dual-Band Aero Antenna for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) at Satellite 2017
March 02 2017 - 2:49PM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT) (TASE:GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar
company (NASDAQ:SATS) and the global leader in broadband satellite
technology networks and services, today announced a new
high-performance dual Ka- / Ku-band aero antenna agnostic to the
underlying VSAT modem technology and service platform. The
companies have been working together for nearly two years on the
development of the antenna, which will be unveiled on the first day
of the Satellite 2017 show.
The new antenna from Gilat and Hughes supports both
Ka- and Ku-band on a single antenna platform while affording
favorable weight and drag characteristics versus the use of two
separate antennas. The dual band capability enables
continuous broadband connectivity for commercial aircraft traveling
air routes that require a combination of Ka and Ku coverage to
serve the full air route. The antenna further meets the volume
requirements for radome line-fit installations on both Airbus and
Boeing aircraft, while optimizing its aperture size under the
available volume.
Gilat and Hughes are both offering the antenna to
their respective customers integrated with their own aeronautical
VSATs. The antenna was developed in accordance with Hughes’ RF and
technical specifications and is compliant with open-standard
specifications. As such, it is fully interoperable with any
aero modem. As part of the Gilat -- Hughes partnership, Gilat is
responsible for the development and manufacturing of the antenna as
well as the KRFU (RF unit) and KANDU (networking data unit) and
related Part Manufacturing Authorization (PMA) licensing. Both
companies are pursuing multiple Supplemental Type Certification
(STC) partnerships with their customers.
“The Gilat/Hughes partnership has resulted in one
of the most innovative development projects in the global IFC
space,” said Michael (Miki) Barak, VP Mobility Division, at Gilat.
“The antenna development is based on our long standing expertise in
mobile satellite antennas and our industry leading aero
transceivers and plays a key part in Gilat’s IFC strategy. We
believe that the antenna will enable IFC service providers to
select the most efficient satellite solution for global
connectivity well into the future.”
“The new dual band aero antenna is a valuable and
important addition to our global aeronautical system” said Paul
Gaske, Executive Vice President, North America at Hughes.
“With this new antenna, airlines will now be able to enjoy
uninterrupted connectivity for even the most challenging air routes
that span geographies that are not served by a single satellite
frequency band. This includes most trans-oceanic routes as
well as major continental regions of the world such as Latin
America, Asia and even Europe. The new dual band antenna is a
key component of our global aeronautical system and it will enrich
our IFC offering worldwide.”
About Hughes Network SystemsHughes
Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in broadband
satellite technology and services for home and office. Its flagship
high-speed satellite Internet service is HughesNet®, the world’s
largest satellite network with over 1 million residential and
business customers across North America and Brazil. For large
enterprises and governments, the company’s HughesON® managed
network services provide complete connectivity solutions employing
an optimized mix of satellite and terrestrial technologies. The
JUPITER™ System is the world’s most widely deployed High-Throughput
Satellite (HTS) platform by leading providers operating on more
than 20 satellites, as well as mobility and cellular backhaul
applications. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 5.5 million
satellite systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing
approximately 50 percent market share.
Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in
Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support
offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar
Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS), a premier global provider of satellite
operations. For additional information about Hughes, please visit
www.hughes.com and follow @Hughes_Corp on Twitter.
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:GILT)
(TASE:GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based
broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design
and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat’s comprehensive solutions support multiple
applications with a full portfolio of products to address key
applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul,
enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and
public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private
Equity Funds. For more information, please visit:
http://www.gilat.com
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Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren
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Hughes Network Systems
Doug Gunster
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