SAVANNAH, Ga., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulfstream
Aerospace Corp. today announced that Gulfstream G280 owners and
operators will soon have access to the fastest, most reliable
worldwide communications network available for midcabin business
jets. Beginning in the first quarter of 2019, Viasat's high-speed,
high-capacity service on the Ka-band frequency is expected to be
available to all G280 operators as a completions and retrofit
option.
"Our G280 customers will be able to quickly access connectivity,
content and services on their personal devices virtually anywhere
they fly," said Dan Nale, senior
vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstream.
"Viasat's Ka-band solution will deliver the Wi-Fi speed, coverage
and reliability they've come to expect from Gulfstream."
Viasat's Ka-band solution will be among the offerings included
in Gulfstream's Connectivity Service program, which Gulfstream
established as a customer's single source for equipment, service
networks and technical support.
Initial connectivity speeds on G280 aircraft are expected to be
up to 16 Mbps, with the potential to increase as Viasat expands its
network capacity with additional satellite services. Viasat's
Ka-band service can support multiple passengers and their devices
through all phases of flight.
Viasat's Ka-band service for the G280 includes:
- Video streaming, including conferencing, real-time TV and
movies
- Faster internet browsing
- Faster email
NOTE TO EDITORS
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned
subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops,
manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most
technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has
produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world
since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future,
Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the
Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G550TM, the
Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the
Gulfstream G650TM and the Gulfstream
G650ERTM. We invite you to visit our website for more
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